Urban Societies
SOC 270
Fall 2015 not offered
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| Certificates: International Relations |
| Course Cluster: Urban Studies |
This course surveys the development of cities in Western and non-Western countries. Emphasis is placed on urban culture, migration, the global economy, gentrification, transnationalism, and xenophobia. This course highlights the intersections of race/ethnicity, class, gender, and nationality at the local, national, and global levels. A central objective is to think critically about the significance of American cities through comparisons with urban life in other times and places. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SOC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: SOC151 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (SOC)(STS) |
Major Readings:
LeGates, R. and Stout, F. City Reader (Paperback; 4th edition)
Grazian, D. Blue Chicago: The Search for Authenticity in Urban Blues Clubs
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Examinations and Assignments:
4-5 short papers, individual and group presentations, and/or final |
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