The City (URST0301 (UG11))
Term: Spring Term 2012 (UNDG)
Schedule
Tue-Thu, 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM (1/7/2012 - 5/5/2012) Location: MAIN (Early Childhood Ed Cente 212 - Lecture Only)
Description
This course is an overview of the evolution of urbanization and the current nature of cities. Topics include: a discussion of what a city is; a description of forces leading to urbanization and a look at early city cultures such as Mesopotamia and Egypt; an overview of major urban theorists; and the impact of industrialization/post-industrialization on the city.