Urban South Asia (Online course/Asianet) (3cr)
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General information
- Enrollment
- 16.02.2026 - 08.03.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 16.03.2026 - 24.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Institution
- University of Turku
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 26
- Course
- C-10089-PASI5246
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Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
After the course students are familiar with the specific features of sustainable urbanization in South Asia in a global context. In particular, students learn to identify and analyze key economic, social and environmental challenges South Asian cities are facing.
Methods of completion
This is an asynchronous online course. The content is divided into modules, that are taken according to the given sequence and schedule.
Methods of completion
The course comprises of a general introduction to urban Asia (1 ECTS) and three South Asia related thematic modules (2 ECTS). Students who have taken the "Introduction: urban Asia" in connection with another urban course offerred by the Asia Network, can omit the 1 ECTS part and only take the 2 ECTS Urban South Asia. Taken as: three quizzes, three learning diaries, each 1200-1500 words. To deepen their knowledge, students can also write an essay (2 ECTS) PASI5239 Urban South Asia – essay.
Content
This course deals with cities and sustainable urbanization in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The key themes are patterns and processes of urban development and governance, smart city initiatives, and sustainability challenges shared by the cities of the subregion. The course consists of four modules: 1) Introduction: urban Asia (1 ECTS) 2) Modern South Asian City 3) Smart City Initiatives 4) Climate Change,Cities and Migration
Materials
The course materials include recorded online lectures, Canva-slides, obligatory and elective reading materials, and Internet materials.
Qualifications
Basic knowledge about South Asia or urban studies. For example the Asia Network course “Johdatus Etelä-Aasiaan” .