Courses in Kaiserslautern

The teaching and research area International Planning Systems coordinates the courses in the Master Border Studies program. The following courses are regularly offered at the RPTU:

Lecture with exercise

Winter semester

Location: 
Building 1 – Room U34

Time:
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30

Please refer to the KIS for the exact dates. Link
 

Contact

Dr.-Ing. Beate Caesar

Prof. Karina Pallagst

Course description
The aim of the event is,

1. to get to know, discuss and critically scrutinize planning systems in different countries.

2. to convey current tasks, problems and planning approaches in urban planning in different countries.

3. to train teamwork and presentation techniques.

In detail, the course offers an overview of planning systems in Europe and other European countries and conveys the basics and characteristics of different planning cultures that planning practice has to deal with. In addition, several small exercises will be used to test critical reflection on urban planning issues, particularly in comparison with Germany. Contradictory developments, perceptions and paradigms will also be highlighted. Students will also be presented with current planning methods and problems. In the exercise part of the course, students will work in groups to supplement material for an existing course wiki on planning systems in different countries with selected examples of urban development.

Materials

Ξ A website will be set up for the course (OLAT).

Ξ Additional teaching material is handed out in class.

Language
Mainly German; selected teaching materials in English.

Seminar

Winter semester

Location:
Building 57 – Room 315

Zeit
Tuesdays, 15:30 - 17:00

Please refer to the HIS for the exact dates. Link
 

Contact
Prof.Dr.Marcus Höreth

Course description
60 years ago, the first steps towards a United Europe were taken at the Messina Conference, which is regarded as a unique model of success for supranational integration. Today, this positive assessment is contrasted by increasing skepticism, as can be seen in the declining approval rates of the Euro Barometer or the growing disagreement between the EU member states, for example on the refugee issue. The seminar examines the history and theories of European integration, analyzes the political system of the EU and examines the causes of the erosion of the legitimacy of European politics. Is there even a threat of a phase of disintegration or even a division of Europe in the near future?

Materials

Ξ A website will be set up for the course (OLAT).

Ξ Additional teaching material is handed out in class.

Language
Mainly German; selected teaching materials in English.

Lecture

Winter semester

Location
Building 1 – Room U34

Time
Tuesdays, 13:45 - 15:15

Please refer to the HIS for the exact dates. Link
 

Contact
Dr.-Ing. Kirsten Mangels

Course description
Students will be introduced to planning systems and planning practice outside Germany and taught methods for applying the acquired knowledge to specific problems outside Germany.

Materials

Ξ A website will be set up for the course (OLAT).

Ξ Additional teaching material is handed out in class.

Language
Mainly German.

Lecture

Wintersemester

Location
Building 1 – Room 106

Time
Mondays, 13:45 - 15:15

Please refer to the HIS for the exact dates. Link
 

Contact
Prof. Dr. jur. Willy Spannowsky

Course description

 

Materials

Ξ A website will be set up for the course (OLAT).

Ξ Additional teaching material is handed out in class.

Language
German