This course aims to provide students with an understanding of conceptualization and practices regarding urban development and sustainability. Key concepts and theories in critical studies in the social sciences will be introduced to assess development projects. Special attention is paid to the politics in the process of the design and implementation of specific development projects, and explore how lives of different social groups have been impacted and how they adapt, reshape and/or resist to these projects. At the end of the course students should be sensitive to key issues in cities and sustainability, and demonstrate ability to critically evaluate development practices.

Continuous Assessment: 100%