【Lecture 01.04.2026】 Complexity and Contradiction of Urban Studies
Release time:2026-04-01

Doctoral Candidate's Program 2026 Spring  

Lectures on Selected Contemporary China Urban Issues    Lecture 5

Complexity and Contradiction of Urban Studies



Complexity and Contradiction of Urban Studies


Lecturer

 Prof. Shiwen SUN 



Time

04/01/2026

Wednesday, 18:30-20:05


Venue

Room D1, 5F, Building D

College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University



Abstract:

The lecture sets out from the basic concept and understanding in urban studies as well as existing problems and vague views in interdisciplinary studies, and explains the complexities and contradictions of urban studies. Besides, it proposes that the discernment of concept, starting from the phenomena, understanding the conditions of theory application and conscious positions are the basis for the methodology of urban studies.