| CODE | SPI3721 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to the Maltese Planning System | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Spatial Planning and Infrastructure | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will introduce the students to the workings of the Maltese Planning System. In line with the definition of ‘spatial planning’, this unit will explore the relationship between the history of spatial planning in Malta and contemporary policy-making, thus taking a critical view of development-control functions within the planning system. The development of spatial planning is thus understood in terms of its local manifestations and the institutional background to it. This study-unit is based on an active learning program, whereby lectures are supplemented by guided seminars, during which students gain and demonstrate research skills related to spatial planning. Through the program, the students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills about the institutional history of spatial planning in Malta. They will also have the opportunity of site visits with relevant experts, during which they can debate the ideas introduced during the program. Study-Unit Aims: To introduce the students to the workings of the Maltese Planning system, with reference to its place within the wider public administration system. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able: • To question the role of spatial planning institutions on the state of the environment; • To discuss the relevance of Malta’s history on the country’s spatial planning system; and • To develop a research methodology towards the critique of a spatial plan. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: • Aquilina, K. (1999). Development Planning Legislation: The Maltese Experience. Msida, Malta: Mireva Publications. • Briguglio, L., Byron, J., Moncada, S., & Veenendaal, W. (Eds.). (2020). Handbook of governance in small states. Routledge. • Cassar, G. (2009). Planning Matters: a collection of essays and other writings, 1985-2008. Malta: PEG. • Frendo, H. (2012). Europe and Empire: Culture, Politics and Identity in Malta and the Mediterranean,(1912-1946). Midsea Books. • Gauci, P. (2002). Structure Planning in the Maltese islands. Newcastle upon Tyne: (Doctoral dissertation). Newcastle University. • Vassallo, M. T. (2012). Public life in Malta: essays on governance, politics and public affairs in the EU's smallest member state: Vol. 1. University of Malta. Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy. Department of Public Policy. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Wendy-Jo Mifsud |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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