Duration
20h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The urban and territorial governance course covers the processes of coordination of actors, social groups and institutions in the context of urban interventions and territorial dynamics. It puts into perspective the different forms of regulation that can be observed in this context.
The theoretical course sessions will cover the challenges and theories of urban and territorial governance, local and regional territorial reforms, governance tools mobilized in the dynamics of governance, supracommunal institutions and their spatial dynamics.
- Introduction to theories of governance Governance issues: the Guillemins district Governance and modes of regulation: the Liège tram Governance and participation: tools and models Governance and spatiality: metropolitan reforms in France Governance and urban controversy: from the Curtius Museum to the Brussels pedestrian precinct Governance and actors: the municipal development plan of Liège Governance and temporality: tactical urbanism Governance and instruments: the Nantes guide plan and the Seraing masterplan
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this course, the student masters the notions of urban and territorial governance through a theoretical learning illustrated with concrete cases.
He is able to interpret critically and systemically the role and status of different actors and tools in the production of the territory and urban projects. It captures the contexts and governance issues at different scales (building, urban area, region).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course has no prerequisites or requirements. It is recommended for students of urban planning, engineering, geography, political science and sociology.
The teaching unit refers to concepts and tools from the legal and political sciences, spatial planning, urban planning, sociology and geography. If necessary, the basis for these elements are explained during the course.
Even a basic knowledge of the Code of Territorial Development (CoDT) is not required.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is structured around theoretical sessions and case study presentations, both local and international, for discussion and analysis. Each case is mobilized to highlight a theoretical aspect of the problem addressed.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
The class sessions are held face-to-face. Some teaching activities are also carried out independently by the students.
Recommended or required readings
Course notes
Course notes are made available to students on the ecampus platform.
Mandatory readings
Prior to certain courses, teachers may make available an article that must be read.
Other reference works
- Françoise Choay (1979) Urbanisme, utopies et réalités, Seuil.
- Michel Conan (1997), Qui fait la ville aujourd'hui ? Intervention de la puissance publique dans le processus de production urbaine, MELTT.
- Gabriel Dupuy (1991) L'urbanisme des réseaux : théories et méthodes, Armand Collin.
- Patrick Le Galès (2011), Le retour des villes européennes, Les Presses de Sciences Po, 486p.
- Charlotte Halpern, Pierre Lascoumes & Patrick Le Galès (2011), L'instrumentation de l'action publique, Sciences Po Les Presses, 520p.
- Pierre Lascoumes & Patrick Le Galès (2004), Gouverner par les instruments, SciencesPo Les Presses, 371p.
- Alberto Magnaghi (2003), Le projet local, Mardaga.
- Thierry Oblet (2005), Gouverner la ville. Les voies urbaines de la démocratie moderne, PUF
- Romain Pasquier, Vincent Simoulin, Julien Weisbein (2013), La gouvernance territoriale. Pratiques, discours et théories, L.G.D.J., 332p.
- Gilles Pinson (2009), Gouverner la ville par le projet. Urbanisme et gouvernance des villes européennes, Presses des Sciences Politiques.
- Ola Söderström (2001) Des images pour agir. Le visuel en urbanisme, Payot.
- Sylvie Tissot (2007) L'État et les quartiers. Genèse d'une catégorie de l'action publique, Seuil.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Additional information:
The examination is based on an individual written examination which represents 100% of the final grade of the course. The written test assesses the understanding of the concepts presented and discussed during the lectures, as well as their mobilisation for the examination of practical cases. The written examination consists of open-ended questions with long answers.
The written examination is organised in January.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Course materials are provided via the eCampus platform. Students are asked to follow the announcements assiduously and to use the collaborative tools made available to them as part of the platform.
Contacts
Teachers can be contacted by email for any questions related to the course. Teachers are available by appointment.
- Jacques Teller, professor, bât. B52/3 (local 0/444); téléphone 04 366 9499, Jacques.Teller@uliege.be
- Christophe Breuer, Maître de conférences, bât. A1, téléphone 04 366 5180, Christophe.Breuer@uliege.be