SOC-234 Urban Sociology: A Visual and Global Approach
A comparative study of the patterns of urban life in the United States and the world. Drawing on sociological research, major changes in urban social and physical structure from the neighborhood to megacities will be explored. An examination of the impact of economic, demographic and cultural forces on the growth of cities. Issues such as gentrification, housing, sprawl, urban renewals, and planning are discussed in relation to recent global trends. Skills prerequisite: ENG 020 and ENG 090 Prerequisite: 3 credits in sociology or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite
Skills: ENG 020 & ENG 090
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