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The Human Dimensions of Space

Unit code: SWB216
Credit points: 12
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This unit is a component of the Community Studies major and covers the role of space in contemporary societies: key types of spaces and patterns in their usage; spaces as sites for cultural and symbolic expression; understanding the way inequality can and is reproduced through the configuration and management of space; understanding the way particular public spaces are used and experienced by particular sections of the community eg young people; key issues in public space configuration, management and policy eg enhancing social inclusion, safety and security; links between the economic and social, new urbanism; emerging theory and ideas about good practice in the development or reconfiguration of public and community accessed public spaces. [SWB216 is incompatible with HHB216]


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Semester Available
2011 Semester 2 Yes

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