Description
SOCI 210. CITY AND URBAN LIFE. This course provides a general introduction into the sociological study of cities and urban life. Its focus will be upon both the rise of the city and its present manifestation, especially globally, as well as: the historical development of the city and sociologist?s reactions to it; contemporary ways sociologists ?theorize the city?; urban problems such as poverty, ghettos, housing, enclaves, globalization, and urban sprawl; global cities and urbanization; the rapid expansion of global slums; the rise of urban social movements. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or 201. Alternate spring semesters, three hours.