Academic Catalog

UPL601 URBAN SPACE AND POLITICS

Course Code:	8110601
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	8.0
Department:	Urban Policy Planning And Local Governments
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Graduate
Course Coordinator:	Prof.Dr. HÜSEYÝN ÇAÐATAY KESKÝNOK
Offered Semester:	Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Evaluating paradigmatic assumptions of urban and political theorists according to the theoretical debates around issues of urban politics and space. Identifying conflicts among political actors, civil society and capital in shaping the urban space. Analysing state policies, political mobilization and urban social movements.