DVA2603
EXAM PACK
, 1
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2020
DVA2603
Urban Development
100 Marks
Duration 48 Hours
This paper consists of 3 pages.
Instructions:
This is a portfolio examination. As this is an open-book examination, you must use your study
guide and prescribed reading material (articles, e-reserves or readers). You may also consult
and integrate material from additional sources into your essays.
Follow the guidelines in Tutorial Letter DVAALLD/301 for essay writing, citation and
referencing. You must provide evidence-based arguments and acknowledge the source of
your information by means of consistent and correct in-text citations. Direct quotations must
be placed in inverted commas (“…”) with a page reference as explained in Tutorial Letter
DVAALLD/301. All sources cited in your text should also be listed in the list of references at
the end of each answer. Please keep this tutorial letter (DVAALLD/301) at hand and read it
carefully. You can download the tutorial letter from the module site on myUnisa. It is available
in English, Sepedi and isiZulu.
Plagiarism will be severely penalised. Your essays must be your own work, in your own
words. Group work will be equally penalised as will any form of copying from any student.
You must attach a completed Honesty Declaration (see Annexure A) to your portfolio. Marks
will be deducted if this is omitted or incomplete.
You have 48 hours in which to submit your portfolio on myUNISA. Follow the instructions on
myUNISA.
This portfolio consists of FOUR questions, answer any TWO questions below. Each essay
should be a minimum of 1 250 words, excluding the cover page, Honesty Declaration, table of
contents, and list of references. Use Arial 12 point, 1.5 spacing. Your answer to both questions
must be submitted as a single document in PDF format. Create a cover page with the following
information:
Your full name
Your student number
The module code
The module name
List the two questions you answered (for example, Question 2 and Question 3)
1
, 2
QUESTION 1
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of in situ upgrading and greenfields development to
improve housing conditions and standard of living of the urban poor. (50 marks)
QUESTION 2
Discuss the unintended consequences and sustainability challenges of rapid urbanisation
in countries of the South by specifically focusing on the following issues: unemployment,
water and sanitation delivery, transport and ICT infrastructure delivery and housing
challenges.
(50 marks)
QUESTION 3
Analyse the developmental role of local government in sub-Sahara Africa, with specific
reference to South Africa. (50 marks)
QUESTION 4
Write an essay in which you discuss the importance of transport and ICT infrastructure in
the development of urban centres in Africa. (50 marks)
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, 3
Annexure A
HONESTY DECLARATION: OCT/NOV EXAMINATIONS 2020
1. I know that plagiarism means taking and using the ideas, writings, works or inventions
of another as if they were ones own. I know that plagiarism not only includes verbatim
copying, but also the extensive use of another person’s ideas without proper
acknowledgement (which includes the proper use of quotation marks). I know that
plagiarism covers the use of material found in textual sources and from the Internet.
2. I acknowledge and understand that plagiarism is wrong.
3. I understand that my portfolio must be accurately referenced.
4. This portfolio is my own work. I acknowledge that copying someone else’s assignment or
portfolio, or part of it, is wrong, and that submitting identical work to others constitutes a
form of plagiarism.
5. I have not allowed, nor will I in the future allow, anyone to copy my work with the intention
of passing it off as his or her own work.
6. I understand that I can be awarded 0% if I have plagiarized.
7. I confirm that I have read and understood UNISA’s Policy for Copyright and Plagiarism -
https://staff.unisa.ac.za/static/intranet/Content/Policies/Teaching,%20Learning%20Community
%20Engagement%20and%20Student%20Support/Documents/copyrightinfringement_and_pla
giarism_policy_16nov05.pdf
Name……………………………………………… Student No: ..............................
Initials……………………………………………. Date ………………………………………..
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EXAM PACK
, 1
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct/Nov 2020
DVA2603
Urban Development
100 Marks
Duration 48 Hours
This paper consists of 3 pages.
Instructions:
This is a portfolio examination. As this is an open-book examination, you must use your study
guide and prescribed reading material (articles, e-reserves or readers). You may also consult
and integrate material from additional sources into your essays.
Follow the guidelines in Tutorial Letter DVAALLD/301 for essay writing, citation and
referencing. You must provide evidence-based arguments and acknowledge the source of
your information by means of consistent and correct in-text citations. Direct quotations must
be placed in inverted commas (“…”) with a page reference as explained in Tutorial Letter
DVAALLD/301. All sources cited in your text should also be listed in the list of references at
the end of each answer. Please keep this tutorial letter (DVAALLD/301) at hand and read it
carefully. You can download the tutorial letter from the module site on myUnisa. It is available
in English, Sepedi and isiZulu.
Plagiarism will be severely penalised. Your essays must be your own work, in your own
words. Group work will be equally penalised as will any form of copying from any student.
You must attach a completed Honesty Declaration (see Annexure A) to your portfolio. Marks
will be deducted if this is omitted or incomplete.
You have 48 hours in which to submit your portfolio on myUNISA. Follow the instructions on
myUNISA.
This portfolio consists of FOUR questions, answer any TWO questions below. Each essay
should be a minimum of 1 250 words, excluding the cover page, Honesty Declaration, table of
contents, and list of references. Use Arial 12 point, 1.5 spacing. Your answer to both questions
must be submitted as a single document in PDF format. Create a cover page with the following
information:
Your full name
Your student number
The module code
The module name
List the two questions you answered (for example, Question 2 and Question 3)
1
, 2
QUESTION 1
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of in situ upgrading and greenfields development to
improve housing conditions and standard of living of the urban poor. (50 marks)
QUESTION 2
Discuss the unintended consequences and sustainability challenges of rapid urbanisation
in countries of the South by specifically focusing on the following issues: unemployment,
water and sanitation delivery, transport and ICT infrastructure delivery and housing
challenges.
(50 marks)
QUESTION 3
Analyse the developmental role of local government in sub-Sahara Africa, with specific
reference to South Africa. (50 marks)
QUESTION 4
Write an essay in which you discuss the importance of transport and ICT infrastructure in
the development of urban centres in Africa. (50 marks)
2
, 3
Annexure A
HONESTY DECLARATION: OCT/NOV EXAMINATIONS 2020
1. I know that plagiarism means taking and using the ideas, writings, works or inventions
of another as if they were ones own. I know that plagiarism not only includes verbatim
copying, but also the extensive use of another person’s ideas without proper
acknowledgement (which includes the proper use of quotation marks). I know that
plagiarism covers the use of material found in textual sources and from the Internet.
2. I acknowledge and understand that plagiarism is wrong.
3. I understand that my portfolio must be accurately referenced.
4. This portfolio is my own work. I acknowledge that copying someone else’s assignment or
portfolio, or part of it, is wrong, and that submitting identical work to others constitutes a
form of plagiarism.
5. I have not allowed, nor will I in the future allow, anyone to copy my work with the intention
of passing it off as his or her own work.
6. I understand that I can be awarded 0% if I have plagiarized.
7. I confirm that I have read and understood UNISA’s Policy for Copyright and Plagiarism -
https://staff.unisa.ac.za/static/intranet/Content/Policies/Teaching,%20Learning%20Community
%20Engagement%20and%20Student%20Support/Documents/copyrightinfringement_and_pla
giarism_policy_16nov05.pdf
Name……………………………………………… Student No: ..............................
Initials……………………………………………. Date ………………………………………..
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