ARCH515 Advanced Urban Planning
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Architecture
Mejrema Zatrić-Šahović
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
The Course introduces students to the concepts that describe key aspects of and deEne key debates on contemporary urban development. It cross-references between the lectures to offer a complex understanding of interrelations between the (local) government, market forces and citizens. Interprets most important manifestations of their agencies in the urban fabric and the metropolitan region as well as forms and processes that characterize the contemporary city.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
The Urban Design Reader, Roulledge, 2006
Additional Literature
Additional literature will be provided throughout the courseTeaching Methods
Teaching will be conducted via set readings, class discussions, and presentations
It is essential students prepare for class as instructed and participate fully in class proceedings
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Fordist and Post-Fordist City | David Harvey, Flexible Accumulation through Urbanization, 1990 |
| 3 | Land Economics and Urban (Re)Structuring | Kiril Stanilov, The restructuring of nonresidential uses in the postsocialist metropolis, 2007 |
| 4 | Postmodern Urbanism | Dear and Flusty, Postmodern Urbanism |
| 5 | New Urbanism | Michael Hebbert, New Urbanism - The Movement in Context, 2003 |
| 6 | Cities and Globalization | Saskia Sassen, Cities in Today's Global Age, 2009 |
| 7 | Recap | |
| 8 | Mid Term Exam | |
| 9 | Sustainability Paradigm and Planning | UN Habitat, Urban Planning: A Key Role in Sustainable Urban Development, 2007 |
| 10 | Large Urban Projects - Architecture | Susan Fainstein, Megaprojects in New York, London and Amsterdam, 2009 |
| 11 | Large Urban Projects - Infrastructure | Stephen Graham, Constructing Premium Network Spaces: Reflections on Infrastructure Networks and Contemporary Urban Development, 2000 |
| 12 | The Creative City Challenge | Richard Florida, Cities and the Creative Class, 2004 |
| 13 | Smart City Paradigm and Planning | Robert G. Hollands, Will the Real Smart City Please Stand Up?, 2007 |
| 14 | Territory, Hinterland, Landscape and the City | Neil Brenner, The Hinterland Urbanised?, 2016 |
| 15 | Recap |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH515.1 | Course | Tuesday 17:00 - 19:50 | A F3.10 - Architecture Classroom | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 15:00 - 16:00 | ||
| Tuesday | 15:00 - 16:00 | ||
| Thursday | 13:00 - 16:00 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
In term exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Assignments
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
In Class Exercises
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture hours
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
Home Study
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Final Exam Study
22 hours ⏳ (1 week × 22 h)
In-Class Exercises
15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)
In-term Exam Study
20 hours ⏳ (1 week × 20 h)
Assignments
33 hours ⏳ (11 week × 3 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH515] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Sep 09, 2025 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ARCH515 | Advanced Urban Planning | 3 | 0 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Mejrema Zatrić-Šahović | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 15:00-16:00 Tuesday: 15:00-16:00 Thursday: 13:00-16:00 |
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| mzatric-sahovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | The Course introduces students to the concepts that describe key aspects of and deEne key debates on contemporary urban development. It cross-references between the lectures to offer a complex understanding of interrelations between the (local) government, market forces and citizens. Interprets most important manifestations of their agencies in the urban fabric and the metropolitan region as well as forms and processes that characterize the contemporary city. |
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| Textbook | The Urban Design Reader, Roulledge, 2006 | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Teaching will be conducted via set readings, class discussions, and presentations. It is essential students prepare for class as instructed and participate fully in class proceedings. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Fordist and Post-Fordist City | David Harvey, Flexible Accumulation through Urbanization, 1990 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Land Economics and Urban (Re)Structuring | Kiril Stanilov, The restructuring of nonresidential uses in the postsocialist metropolis, 2007 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Postmodern Urbanism | Dear and Flusty, Postmodern Urbanism | ||||||||
| Week 5 | New Urbanism | Michael Hebbert, New Urbanism - The Movement in Context, 2003 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Cities and Globalization | Saskia Sassen, Cities in Today's Global Age, 2009 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Recap | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Mid Term Exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Sustainability Paradigm and Planning | UN Habitat, Urban Planning: A Key Role in Sustainable Urban Development, 2007 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Large Urban Projects - Architecture | Susan Fainstein, Megaprojects in New York, London and Amsterdam, 2009 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Large Urban Projects - Infrastructure | Stephen Graham, Constructing Premium Network Spaces: Reflections on Infrastructure Networks and Contemporary Urban Development, 2000 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | The Creative City Challenge | Richard Florida, Cities and the Creative Class, 2004 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Smart City Paradigm and Planning | Robert G. Hollands, Will the Real Smart City Please Stand Up?, 2007 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Territory, Hinterland, Landscape and the City | Neil Brenner, The Hinterland Urbanised?, 2016 | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Recap | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| In term exam | 1 | 20 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Assignments | 1 | 20 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| In Class Exercises | 2 | 30 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture hours | 1 | 15 | 15 | Home Study | 3 | 15 | 45 | |||
| Final Exam Study | 22 | 1 | 22 | In-Class Exercises | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| In-term Exam Study | 20 | 1 | 20 | Assignments | 3 | 11 | 33 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 19/09/2025 | |||||||||