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76423-01 - Colloquium: Critical Urbanisms: Current Debates (1 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Fabrizio Furiassi (fabrizio.furiassi@unibas.ch)
Johannes Schubert (jon.schubert@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The lecture series exposes students to different schools of thought and practice that redefine understandings of the urban and the built environment. It explores different dynamics that shape places and cities and how these relate to global transformations. Panel discussions following each lecture provide a platform for students to engage a debate with invited guest lecturers across disciplines addressing current debates in urban studies and allied fields. Requirements This course rests on two pillars: preparation and active participation. Before each lecture, students will be assigned a reading selected by the guest speaker. They are expected to read carefully, reflect critically, and submit a brief written response (50–100 words) in the form of a question or comment. These responses should address issues of interpretation, inquiry, or methodology rather than simply stating factual observations, and be crafted to instigate thoughtful discussion rather than merely summarize content. All responses must be submitted via ADAM by the day before each session. At the end of the series, students will submit a report (500–1000 words) reflecting on either the entire lecture series or a single session of their choice. Course Format The lecture series consists of several public events held over the Fall semester, each structured as a colloquium. The series is practice-centered and discussion-based, and will be held on Zoom and publicly advertised. Each session brings together an instructor (host), an external expert (guest lecturer), and a PhD student (respondent). To initiate dialogue, the host will select questions and comments submitted by the students the day before of each session, using them as entry points for broader exchange in which all attendees are encouraged to actively participate. Schedule Lectures will take place over the Fall semester 2025. Students will receive a selected text by the guest speaker two weeks in advance to prepare for the session. Each event will run from 4:15 to |
| Learning objectives | Learning Objectives This course pursues two interrelated objectives. First, it introduces students to leading and emerging scholars in urban and built environment studies, highlighting how different disciplinary perspectives shape our understanding of the urban condition. Then, through this exposure, students will develop a critical and nuanced grasp of contemporary theories, practices, and discourses in Urban Studies. |
| Comments | The course is open to Master students from other programs with a priority for MA Students in Critical Urbanisms and in Changing Societies on timely registration. |
| Admission requirements | Anmelden: Belegen / Abmelden nicht erforderlich |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| unregelmässig | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 30.09.2025 | 16.00-18.00 | - Siehe Bemerkung, -- |
| Tuesday 28.10.2025 | 16.00-18.00 | - Siehe Bemerkung, -- |
| Tuesday 11.11.2025 | 16.00-18.00 | - Siehe Bemerkung, -- |
| Tuesday 09.12.2025 | 16.00-18.00 | - Siehe Bemerkung, -- |
| Modules |
Doktorat Urban Studies: Empfehlungen (PhD subject: Urban Studies) Module: Changing Societies Lab (Master's degree program: Changing Societies: Migration – Conflicts – Resources) Module: Research Skills (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: The Urban across Disciplines (Master's degree program: Critical Urbanisms) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Individual participation and grade assessment All students are expected to complete the assigned reading before each lecture, submit a short written response in advance, attend the sessions, and actively engage in the Q&A. Participation will be monitored throughout the course by the instructor(s). This is a pass/fail course. To receive a passing grade, students must actively participate in the lecture sessions, and submit a final report of 500–1000 words offering critical view on either the entire lecture series or a specific session of their choice. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Urban Studies |