RE3REG-Regeneration

Module Provider: Real Estate and Planning
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites: RE2PREP Projects in Real Estate and Planning (2)
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Emma Street
Email: e.j.street@henley.reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module will introduce students to regeneration policy and process via case study examples of urban regeneration practice and policy. Critical understanding of ‘real world’ practices will be developed by the exploration of theory and research drawn from the urban studies literature.

This module is delivered at the University of Reading only. 

Aims:

This module aims to introduce students to urban regeneration policy and practice, and develop their critical thinking about the models and theories that underpin regeneration processes.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate awareness of the social, environmental and economic problems and issues that regeneration strategies attempt to address; 


• Understand the relationships between stakeholders and the potential for conflicts resulting from different regeneration priorities; 


• Critically evaluate the rationales, processes and outcomes of regeneration activities; 


• Place regeneration strategies and practices in theoretical and historical context(s). 

Additional outcomes:

• Gain awareness of regeneration practices and processes operating outside of the UK context.


• Understand the various local, regional and national regeneration strategies operating in the UK.

Outline content:

The module provides students with an overview of regeneration policy and practice using case study examples and theories from the urban studies and policy literatures to develop understanding. Critical thinking is developed via a number of themed sessions to look in more depth at certain examples, issues or features of regeneration. These sessions may take on a range of formats and may include the use of case study examples, in-class discussion or debates and, practitioner-led workshops. The onus is on encouraging students to develop a critical stance towards regeneration practice, policies and processes by engaging with ‘real world’ examples as well as research and policy literatures.

Global context:

International case studies are used. 

 

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Taught sessions may use a range of formats including the use of case study examples, in-class discussion or debates and practitioner-led workshops. Sessions may feature inputs from both academic staff and practitioner. 

 

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	6
Seminars	13
Project Supervision	0
Guided independent study:
Wider reading (independent)	20
Wider reading (directed)	10
Preparation for presentations	0
Preparation for seminars	10
Preparation of practical report	0
Completion of formative assessment tasks	4
Essay preparation	37
Reflection	0
Total hours by term	100	0	0
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:
None

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

2,500-word critical essay worth 100% of module marks due in timetable week 16.

Formative assessment methods:

Opportunities will be given in class to ask questions about the essay including structure.

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A mark of at least 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment will be via a 2,500 word individual written assignment, subject to variation by the Examination Board where appropriate.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 13 April 2023