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After attending the module, students are able to - Identify, actively communicate and apply key concepts and stakeholder groups of governance - Be aware of the range of concepts and theoretical approaches concerning the topic of governance - Be able to analyze actual policy problems and case studies using a governance perspective and to formulate relevant insights. - Be able to apply empirical (participation) methods.

Transport planning is much more than paperwork. It is working with people, institutions, companies and any kind of stakeholders being involved into a (planning) process. It is also about bargaining and negotiating for better and more effective solutions to transport problems. The pathways to sustainable transport demand management and mobility at the regional level go along with new concepts of power management and government. Governance is one of the major catchwords to describe the fundamental changes in the relations of political, economic and civil society actors in cities and regions. This seminar gives insights into concepts of governance and discusses empirical experiences with local and regional actors. It will introduce students to state of the art theories in governance and the methodological toolbox behind governance processes to involve stakeholder or engage citizens.

The course format requires student participation in forms of article reading, preparing workshops and discussions as well as other interactive methods.

Students will be graded based on a seminar paper and a presentation.