The City (URST0301 (UG18))
Term: Spring Term 2019 (UNDG)
Schedule
Tue-Thu, 9:30 AM - 12:20 PM (1/14/2019 - 3/7/2019) Location: MAIN (Early Childhood Ed Cente 213 - 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.