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Contemporary Regional Development

Course Code

PL5122

Number of Credits

3

Semester

Course Type

Study Material

Study MaterialDepth
A Critique of the Classical Approach to Regional DevelopmentExpert
EconomyExpert
Progression of the Concept of Regional DevelopmentExpert
Competitive Regions: Endogenous Regional Development ConceptExpert
Policy towards Competitive RegionsExpert

Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLO) carried by the course

CPMK CodeCourse Learning Outcomes Elements (CLO)
CPMK 1Students are able to explain the limitations of the classic concept of regional development based on natural resources, the power of investment from outside and the growth of the rear region through the trickle-down effect mechanism.
CPMK 2Students are able to explain contemporary regional development through a competitive region approach based on the concept of neo endogenous regional development through strengthening the capacity of local leadership and institutions, entrepreneurship, innovation and innovation diffusion, and networks between actors.

Learning Method

  • Lectures and discussions, empirical studies / case studies, class debates, brainstorming, talk shows / panels, roundtables, guest lectures

Learning Modality

  • Offline/mixed, synchronous, independent

Assessment Methods

  • Midterm Exam or Take home test 40% Final paper or Final Exam 40% Critical review and in-class discussion 20%