This course provides a critical examination of the evolution and application of urban planning theory. It addresses foundational models—including rational comprehensive, incremental, advocacy, and collaborative approaches—alongside radical, Marxist, feminist, postcolonial, environmental, and technological perspectives. Emphasis is placed on understanding how theoretical paradigms shape planning practice, policy-making, and governance. Through historical analysis, case studies, and critical debate, students will develop the capacity to evaluate competing approaches, assess their contemporary relevance, and apply theoretical frameworks to complex urban challenges. Ethical considerations, spatial justice, and emerging debates such as degrowth and the just city are integral to the course.