Searching for the Grand Paris

What is the reasoning for the Grand Paris? What does the transformation of the relationship between Paris and its suburbs imply? “Searching for the Grand Paris” is an original MOOC featuring accounts from residents, association representatives, experts, and researchers. It also contains archival footage and documents, as well as a comparative analysis of Brussels, London, and other French cities. The MOOC combines historical and comparative approaches with a discussion of controversial topics. It also reflects upon the notion of scale and questions what is at stake in the implementation of the Grand Paris. It discusses the evolution of Paris and its region, as well as issues such as ethnic and social segregation, economic growth, safety, the environment, housing, transportation, city construction, education, and culture. “Searching for the Grand Paris” is not exclusively directed towards universities. It is free and for the general public. This dynamic, even lively, MOOC was made in collaboration with students from the University of Science Po (Paris Institute of Political Studies), along with many other contributors.

TEACHER : Patrick Le Galès (politist and sociologist)

PREREQUISITE

There is no required prerequisite for this course.

PLAN DU COURS

Session 1: Metropolization and Economic Growth

Session 2: Population and Migration

Session 3: Housing and Construction

Session 4: Transportation and Mobility

Session 5: Law enforcement and Environment

Session 6: Culture and Education

EVALUATION

This MOOC offers a final MCQ.

PEDAGOGICAL TEAM

Héloïse Thibault, Valentine Quinio, Judith Lienhard, Ninon Beillard, Juliette Guichardet, Odile Gaultier-Voituriez, Miyuki Tsuchiya, Maxime Crépel, Pôle Audiovisuel Sciences Po

TERMS OF USE

All rights reserved

PARTNERS

Mairie de Paris | Ecole urbaine de SciencesPo Paris | Grand Public