This course teached the basics of urban planning in Africa through technical, environmental, social and economical dimensions.
African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 40 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese (European)
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 40 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese (European)
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Introduction to African Cities and Urban Planning (Part I)
The state of urbanized zones. What are the big issues and challenges? A first approach to urban planning.
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 68 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
Urbanization in Africa (Part 1)13m
Urbanization in Africa (Part 2)6m
African Cities (Part 1)8m
African Cities (Part 2)10m
What is Urban Planning (Part 1)11m
What is Urban Planning (Part 2)12m
5 readings
On the programme this week1m
State of African Cities (Urban Transition)1h
Bibliography10m
Compulsory reading45m
Compulsory reading30m
1 practice exercise
Video Quiz #120m
4 hours to complete
Introduction to African Cities and Urban Planning (Part 2)
Following the first week, we will continue to explore African cities by their issues, the challenges they represent, and the urban models which they are issued.
4 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 54 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
5 videos
Issues and Challenges (Part 2)13m
Which Model For Which City? (Part 1)11m
Which Model for Which City? (Part 2)13m
The Forms of Urbanization4m
3 readings
Weekly programme10m
Compulsory reading30m
Compulsory reading10m
1 practice exercise
Video Quiz #216m
3 hours to complete
Urban Themes
Urban planning relies on tools in order to organize transportation, amenities, spaces, and housing. The result is a channeling of urban forms.
3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 48 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
Sustainable Urban Development10m
Climate Change12m
Urban Environment4m
Transportation and Mobility10m
4 readings
Weekly programme10m
Compulsory reading on global cities25m
Compulsory reading on climate change20m
Compulsory reading on mobility45m
1 practice exercise
Video Quiz #326m
3 hours to complete
Urban Functions
Here we will learn to establish subdivisions step by step.
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 61 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
3 readings
Weekly programme10m
Compulsory reading1h
Compulsory reading30m
1 practice exercise
Video Quiz #420m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM AFRICAN CITIES : AN INTRODUCTION TO URBAN PLANNING
by CCJul 4, 2020
I really enjoyed this introduction. It was very thorough and productive, giving the course taker good insights and structure on the world of urban planning particularly in the global south.
by ASJun 26, 2020
very tough course to complete specially the last Quiz assignment
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