global urban studies
Global Urban Studies critically examines the complex processes shaping urban environments across the world. At its core, the course seeks to understand urban transformations occurring worldwide. Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and empirical case studies, this course unit equips students with the analytical tools needed to navigate these urban landscapes.
Organized around a set of key concepts in urban studies, we will rely on a mix of input lectures, excursions and student-led presentations/ discussions to engage with global urban challenges. At the same time, through sustained reflection on the various theories, epistemologies and practices informing ‘the urban’ today, the course sharpens our understanding of the similarities and differences between cities and urban regions across the world.
teachers
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Bas van Heur
Bas van Heur is professor of urban studies, director of the Brussels Centre for Urban Studies, and programme director of the VUB-ULB MSc in Urban S... -
Line Algoed
Line is an urban anthropologist and human geographer specialized in land tenure, participatory urban planning, and affordable housing. She is a pos... -
David Bassens
David Bassens is Professor of Economic Geography and Director of Cosmopolis: Centre for Urban Research at VUB, a research group dedicated to urban ... -
Jozef Vandermeulen
Jozef Vandermeulen is a PhD researcher in urban geography at the Cosmopolis Centre for Urban Research. He obtained his Master’s degree in Conflict ...
administrative details
6 ECTS / 1st semester
VUB course code: 4018203DNR
ULB course code: GEOG-Y071