Human-Nature Relations in Arctic Urban Development (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

After completion of the course the student is able to
- define main characteristics and problematics of urbanisation in the Arctic
- analyse human-nature relations and conflicts in Arctic urban development
- apply Practice theory-based approach to analyse arctic urbanism and its different manifestations in everyday life.

Toteutustavat

Teaching profile: FACE-TO-FACE.
Reading circle (12 h) based on a selection of articles, group work, presentations and discussions. The reading circle meets 6 times, including a writing task before the start of the course and two walking tours in the Rovaniemi city centre. This course is an in situ course.

Suoritustavat

Reading the articles, participating in group work and presenting results of group work, participating in the walking tours, actively participating in the discussion about the reading material, and a learning journal.

Sisältö

- What is a city?
- A city and change – a walking tour in the Rovaniemi city centre
- What makes a city arctic?
- Urban nature in everyday life – a walking tour in the Arctic garden
- Conflicts in the city
- Urban metabolism.

Oppimateriaalit

Given in class.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Fail (0): Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient (1): Performance is lacking in scope, is superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Satisfactory (2): Performance corresponds somewhat to the assignment, but may contain obscurities. The author merely lists things out of context or addresses them one-sidedly.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Good (3): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify. The author has addressed the issue comprehensively, but the work may contain some deficiencies.

Very good (4): Performance manifests extensive comprehension as well as skills of interpretation and critical reflection. The work corresponds well to the assignment, and creates a coherent and consistent whole.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation.