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Class number:
2352
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Title: Intro Seminar-Urban Studies |
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Department: The Cities Program |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Seminar |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 15 |
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Current enrollment: 12 |
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Available seats: 3 |
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Start date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 |
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End date: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM, SH - N215 |
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Instructor(s): Myers, Garth |
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Prerequisite(s): Only students in The Cities Program are allowed to enroll in this course. |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets FirstYr + Soc Requirements |
Course Description:
This seminar provides a general introduction to the interdisciplinary field of urban studies. Using a variety of Western and non-Western cities as illustrative examples, the course aims to give a broad survey and understanding of the distinctive characteristics of urban places. Students will learn definitions, concepts, and theories that are fundamental to the field. Topics covered include the role of planning in shaping cities, the economic structure and function of cities, the evolution of urban culture, community organization and development, gentrification and urban renewal, and urban governance policy. This writing-intensive course will engage students in learning how to do research in urban studies, and students will produce a set of smaller papers and a term paper that reflects the breadth and depth of their introductory understanding of the field. |