REMRPP-Rural Policy And Planning

Module Provider: Real Estate and Planning
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
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Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Prof Gavin Parker
Email: g.parker@henley.reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The module examines current countryside issues and policies, with an emphasis on planning in England and Wales.

Aims:

This module examines current countryside issues and policies, with an emphasis on planning in England and Wales. The context for the module isÌýprovided byÌýthe changing economic and social drivers in the countryside and as such the module acts to examine how planning policies, structures and aims are shaped and applied in the rural context.Ìý

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to demonstrate:Ìý

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  A systematic understanding of the main components of current countryside policy and practice;Ìý

  
  

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  An appreciation of the historical development of planning and regulation in the British countryside;Ìý

  
  


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  An appreciation of the role of planning-relate d institutions in the countryside;Ìý

  
  


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  A systematic understanding of the roles of amenity and other designations in the countryside;Ìý

  
  


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  An ability to evaluate rural issues critically and discuss them in an informed way, and the ability to contribute to debates about current and future policy initiatives;Ìý

  
  


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  A critical awareness and understanding of rural land use conflicts .Ìý

  
  

Additional outcomes:

The module aims to develop web-based learning skills, involving literature searching, research, and case study exercises. Students will be able to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively.Ìý

Outline content:

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  Rural policy - introduction, historical and international contextÌý

  
  


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  UK Agri-EnvironmentalÌýPolicyÌý

  
  

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  Rural land use - problems, conflicts and policyÌý

  
  


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  Rural policy and planning processÌý

  
  


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  Rural economies and resourcesÌý

  
  


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  Rural housingÌý

  
  


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  Rural conservation, biodiversity and recreationÌý

  
  

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  Planning for sustainable rural communitiesÌý

  
  

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module will be delivered through a two-hour lecture / session each week, making appropriate use of guest lecturers. Use will be made of Blackboard and external web-based material, web-based reports, e-journal articles and Internet sites with case study material.Ìý

Summative assessment- Examinations:
Not applicable

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

One 2,500-word limitÌýessay on a current policy topic (80%).Ìý

Formative assessment methods:

Small group presentation (20%). The group presentation / exercise may take the form of a debate or role-play exercise, with students required to research and present ideas from a specific perspective.Ìý

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy £Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes£, which can be found here: