SOC 271
Fall 2007 not offered
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| Certificates: Environmental Studies |
| Course Cluster: Urban Studies |
Since World War II, housing has undergone a series of radical transformations in the United States, from the rise of the suburbs in the '50s to today's crisis of homelessness for millions. This course will explore the role of government and public policy in this transformation and seek to create a model of what public policy concerning housing should be in the 21st century. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SOC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: SOC151 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(ENVS)(SOC) |
Major Readings:
Gilderbloom and Appelbaum, RETHINKING RENTAL HOUSING
Rosenthal, Rob; HOMELESS IN PARADISE
Stone, Michael; SHELTER POVERTY
Hayden, Delores, REDESIGNING THE AMERICAN DREAM
Bratt, Hartman & Meyers on: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON HOUSING
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three housing plans for the City of Middletown, written from different perspectives. |
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