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SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES IN PLANNING TRP215 OCTOBER 2007 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. 2. This question paper consists of five (5) questions. Answer three (3) questions only. Question One (1) is compulsory. Answer the questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page. Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the invigilator. Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of: i) ii) the Question Paper an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

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QUESTION 1 (COMPULSORY)

a) What are the social objectives of town planning? (10 marks) b) How does the knowledge of social perspectives on planning helps planners to plan for a good housing area? (20 marks) c) What are the repercussions on the urban environment if everyone who can drive owns a car? (10 marks)

QUESTION 2 A planner must take into account the socio-economic factors of the society before deciding to plan for recreation activities in the city. What are the factors that must be taken into consideration and why? (30 marks)

QUESTION 3

Discuss the characteristics of urban life according to the three main theories of urban society. Explain these theories with examples that are evident in big cities like Kuala Lumpur, New York or London. (30 marks) QUESTION 4

The family unit had undergone a lot of changes from the days of the traditional family. Explain the differences between the types, patterns, function and the role of members of the family unit especially in the modern society and the traditional society. (30 marks)

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QUESTION 5

Discuss the proper socialization needed for the individual to fit into the mainstream urban education system. And do you think folkways, mores and taboo are relevant in our modem society? (30 marks)

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