L e s s o n R e c o r d i n g© 2018 Singapore University of Social Sciences. All rights reserved.SCO201 Space, Place, People and the City
Class & Assignments timetableSeminarsAssignments DueWeek 1Tuesday, 27 July19.00-22.00Week 2Tuesday, 3 August19.00-22.00PCT_Part 1 posted during classSaturday, 7 August17.00PCT_Part1’s responsesWeek 3Tuesday, 10 August19.00-22.00Week 4Tuesday, 17 August19.00-22.00Sunday, 22 August23.55GBA (script + recorded presentation)Week 5Tuesday, 24 August19.00-22.00Sunday, 29 August23.55PCT_Part 2Week 6Tuesday, 31 August19.00-22.00Sunday, 5 September23.55TMA01
PCT_Part1(60% of PCT mark)Choose 1 (one) concept from the following list and explain it using a concrete example.▪Sustainability▪LiveabilityWHAT TO DO1.Writea 150-word post to explain the concept as used in the social sciences and discuss how it isrelevant for studying cities.2.In your post, illustrate the concept with one concrete example.3.Submit the post during the class in Week 2 (3 August)on the Discussion Board.4.Respond to or join in the discussion of posts from other studentsto discuss the concept and how it isrelevant to studying urban spaces. All responses to other students’ postsshould be submitted bySaturday (7 August), 5 pm of Week 2.
GBA(30% of final mark)Part 1 (80%):an800-word written script used for the recorded presentation. This script must include all ofthe text that will be spoken in the presentation as well as citations, a list of references, and a list of thegroup members and their topics.The 800-word limit excludes in-text citations as well as the list ofreferences.Without the script, your GBA will be given a score of zero. The script due date is the same asthe video submission due date.Part 2 (20%):a 7-minute recorded presentation using Zoom. The recording shouldnot exceed 7 minutesexcluding end credits and references. Ensure that it is submitted well before the deadline to avoid anytechnical problems.
GBA(30% of final mark)Discuss around the topicinequality (Unit 2) and inclusivity (Unit 4) through the case study of a vulnerablepopulation in Singapore’s urban space (Unit 3).Vulnerabilityrefers to groups who have been disadvantaged due to current urban planning or ways of organisingthe city whether intentional or unintentional. Vulnerable groups change over time, work with other actors, andare part of the city although they are often marginalised or excluded from decision-making.Inequality in cities(Unit 2) can be observed in social groups through economic inequality or unequal accesseducation, welfare services and basic housing. DO NOTchoose migrant workers as your case study.Inclusivity in cities(Unit 4) refers to the inclusion of social groups in civil society as demonstrated in theirparticipation in urban planning, welfare services or community-based programs.
GBA
PCT_Part2(40% of PCT mark)Self-Reflection & Peer Evaluation Form for GBA
TMA01(40% of final mark)POLICY MEMOUsing your own neighbourhood, imagine you are the neighbourhood representative for the Ministry of
Upload your study docs or become a
Course Hero member to access this document
Upload your study docs or become a
Course Hero member to access this document
End of preview. Want to read all 63 pages?
Upload your study docs or become a
Course Hero member to access this document
