REMP33-Land, Property Rights and Institutions

Module Provider: Real Estate and Planning
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
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Current from: 2019/0

Email: a.chettiparamb@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

ThisÌýmodule provides an awareness of the widerÌýprofessional context of real estate and planning interventionsÌýusingÌýproperty rights.ÌýThe first partÌýexamines the nature ofÌýbothÌýprivate property rights andÌýcommon property regimesÌýin relation to economic, social, environmental and cultural impacts.ÌýThe second part draws on case-study based teachingÌýfrom across the world,Ìýfocusing onÌýspecific land managementÌýpracticesÌýused to address some of the pressing challenges of today such as urban sprawl, affordable housing and land assembly.Ìý

Aims:

The aim of this module is to deconstruct property right regimes and introduce students to both the wider impacts of such regimesÌýand alsoÌýthe different land managementÌýtoolsÌýand techniques that they give rise to. Knowledge of practices of land management from across the world and the impacts these have on individuals and societies are essential for understanding the professional context of real estate and planning interventions and appreciating the consequences that follow.ÌýÌýÌý

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module the student will be able to:Ìý

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  ±õ»å±ð²Ô³Ù¾±´Ú²âÌýthe philosophical roots of current practices in land and property rights;Ìý

  
  


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  Understand and articulateÌýthe influence of property rights regimes on ecological systems, poverty, food security, gender and human rights;Ìý

  
  


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  Defend a positionÌýon controversial debates surrounding property rights;Ìý

  
  


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  Critically appreciateÌýland and property management techniques and ways in which these have beenÌýinstitutionalised in various contexts;Ìý

  
  


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  ´¡±è±è±ô²âÌýtheir knowledge of land management techniques to design an intervention;Ìý

  
  

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  Develop innovation and creativityÌýby designing an intervention package to address a given scenario.

  
  

Additional outcomes:

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  Increased cross-cultural understanding;Ìý

  
  


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  Appreciation of the complexity and potentials of property rights regimes;Ìý

  
  

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  Increased global awareness;Ìý

  
  


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  Increased decision-making capacity by synthesizing information in complex situations.

  
  

Outline content:

The module will cover the following topic areas:Ìý

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  The philosophies underpinning property rightsÌý

  
  


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  Common property regimesÌý

  
  


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  Ecological systems, food security and property rightsÌý

  
  


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  Tenure and land grabÌý

  
  

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  Housing, gender and property rightsÌý

  
  


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  Land Banks and PlanningÌý

  
  


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  Plot reconstitution and land assemblyÌý

  
  


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  Development rights and Transferable Development RightsÌý

  
  


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  UnbundlingÌýofÌýproperty rights – Community Land TrustsÌý

  
  

Global context:

ThisÌýmodule isÌýwhollyÌýsituated within a global context. TheÌýissues discussed inÌýlectures andÌýcase studiesÌýused will necessarilyÌýdevelopÌýaÌýglobal awarenessÌýin students.ÌýÌý

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module will be delivered through a combination of interactive lectures, student activities and case-study based teaching. The first half of the module will be largely composed of interactive lecturesÌýandÌýtheseÌýwillÌýbe consolidated through a student activity. The latter half of the module will be based on the case study method of teaching. The end-of-module assessment will require students to consolidate their learning by designing an intervention strategy for a specific given situation.Ìý

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Not applicable

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

There are two components of assessment. The first is a set exercise, either a debate or a presentation,Ìýdepending on the number of students enrolled on the module.ÌýThis will take place in the sixth week of the module.ÌýThe second assessment will ask students to propose a solution to a set problem situation using one or a combination of techniques for managing land/property. The word length of the report will be 3,500 words andÌýwill need to be submitted at the beginning of Summer term.Ìý

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx

Assessment requirements for a pass:

The pass-mark for this module is 50%.

Reassessment arrangements:

If the first assessment is a debate, reassessment willÌýconsist of a position paper of 1500 words.ÌýIf a presentation, reassessment willÌýbe by the same method as for the module’s original assessment.ÌýReassessment of the second assessment will be by the same method as the module’s original assessment requirement.ÌýÌý

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 26 April 2019