Urban South Asia (Online course/Asianet) (3op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

After the course students are familiar with the specific features of sustainable urbanization in South Asia in a global context. In particular, students learn to identify and analyze key economic, social and environmental challenges South Asian cities are facing.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

This course deals with cities and sustainable urbanization in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The key themes are patterns and processes of urban development and governance, smart city initiatives, and sustainability challenges shared by the cities of the subregion. The course consists of four modules: 1) Introduction: urban Asia (1 ECTS) 2) Modern South Asian City 3) Smart City Initiatives 4) Climate Change,Cities and Migration

Esitietovaatimukset (Opintojakso)

Basic knowledge about South Asia or urban studies. For example the Asia Network course “Johdatus Etelä-Aasiaan” .

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Oppimateriaalit

The course materials include recorded online lectures, Canva-slides, obligatory and elective reading materials, and Internet materials.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

REGISTRATION Students from the University of Turku, and the other member universities of the Finnish University Network for Asian Studies can register for this course through the Peppi or Sisu systems. This course has a maximum intake of 40 students. Students are selected in the order of application. The places are divided evenly between the member universities of the Network. STARTING THE COURSE On the first day of the course, you will receive a welcome message from the teacher, including a link to the course webpage. The course is offered through the Finnish University Network for Asian Studies https://www.asianet.fi/.