Knowledge and understandingUpon the completion of this course, the students should be able to:Understand urban and regional governance, including institutions, power dynamics, and innovation.Analyze sustainability politics, spatial justice, and economic development.Explore governance in peripheral regions and responses to regional transitions and crises.Skills and abilitiesUpon the completion of this course, the students should be able to:Apply theories to urban and regional governance challenges.Assess policies, models, and sustainability strategies across contexts.Analyze governance impacts on regional development.Enhance communication through discussions and presentations.Critically engage with academic debates.Judgment and approachUpon the completion of this course, the students should be able to:Critically assess urban and regional governance models and policies.Examine regional governance complexities, including power and multi-level dynamics.Integrate policy, sustainability, and social justice into strategic solutions.Analyze governance practices with a reflective, practical approach.

This course employs a combination of literature-based discussions and interactive assignments to deepen students' understanding of urban and regional governance. Class sessions are centered around critical discussions of key academic texts, allowing students to engage with theoretical perspectives and contemporary debates in the field.

This course covers key theories and concepts in urban and regional governance, including frameworks, institutional roles, and power dynamics. It explores the challenges of urban sustainability, governance in peripheral regions, and regional economic development, focusing on innovation systems and globalization. The course also examines spatial justice, the role of gender and local agency in development, and governance responses to crises, with an emphasis on sustainability, resilience, and green development.