Programme: Master of Regional and Environmental Economic Studies
Subject Role: Compulsory
Recommended semester: 4
Programme: Regional and Environmental Economic Studies part-time programme, autumn start
Subject Role: Compulsory
Recommended semester: 2
Programme: Regional and Environmental Economic Studies part-time programme, spring start
Subject Role: Compulsory
Recommended semester: 1
Objectives
The aim of the course is to present the nature and dynamics of contemporary urban and environmental process-es from a Hungarian and international perspective through a series of case studies, introducing students to the sociological concepts, methods, and main issues related to the subject, with special emphasis on practice-oriented thinking and problem solving.
Academic results
Knowledge
- the basic concepts and theories of urban sociology and environmental sociology;
- the background of the social and environmental processes;
- the relevant sociological topics and case studies;
- attempts to manage social and environmental problems.
Skills
- understand and process literature on the topic;
- to formulate a professional opinion;
- developing recommendations and action plans on sociological issues.
Attitude
- actively participates in lecture sessions;
- gain knowledge and information;
- approaches the topics in a practice-oriented way.
Independence and responsibility
- are open to accept reliable critical remarks;
- are open to formulate questions and critical remarks.
Teaching methodology
Lectures and written communication. Students works performed independently and in group.
Materials supporting learning
- A tantárgy elvégzéshez szükséges oktatási anyagok, szakirodalom a kurzus moodle-oldaláról érhető el a hallgatóknak (edu.gtk.bme.hu)
- Az előadások prezentációinak anyaga, ami a félév során folyamatosan fog feltöltésre kerülni.
- Slideshows of the lectures which will be uploaded continously during the semester (edu.gtk.bme.hu).
- Az aktuális irodalmi lista az első órán kerül ismertetésre.
- The actual literature list will be distributed in the first lesson.
General Rules
Assessment of the learning outcomes described under 2.2. is based on one written end-term test. The assessment includes the right solution of the lesson works.
Performance assessment methods
Students are required to present in specific topics during the lessons.
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- presentation: 100
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
órai jelenlét és prezentáció
Issuing grades
| % | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 100-100 |
| Very good | 80–90 |
| Good | 70-79 |
| Satisfactory | 60-69 |
| Pass | 40-59 |
| Fail | < 40 |
Retake and late completion
Retakes and make-ups are regulated by the University’s Code on Education and Examination.
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
| Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
|---|---|
| classes | 66 |
| presentation, other tasks | 44 |
| prep. for exam tests | 40 |
| total | 150 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Topics covered during the term
A települések kialakulására és fejlődésére ható tényezők; A városok belső térszerkezete; Az urbanizáció szakaszai, szuburbanizáció, dezurbanizáció; Dzsentrifikáció; Zsugorodó városok ; Urbanizáció és környezet; Globális és lokális környezeti krízisek; Környezeti kérdések szociológiai vonatkozásai; Esettanulmányok
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Additional lecturers
| Name | Position | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Balizs Dániel | tudományos munkatárs, kutató | balizs.daniel@epk.bme.hu |