SOC 205 Urban Sociology
Topics discussed in this course will include the origin of cities, the processes of urbanization and suburbanization, the growth of metropolitan communities and current developments in urban planning. While emphasis will be on the analysis of American society, cross-national and cross-cultural comparisons will be made throughout. Although the focus will be on cities, the course perspective will encompass a broader scope – looking at entire societies whose institutions are influenced by urbanism in all its manifestations. Urbanization in underdeveloped as well as in modern metropolitan communities and world cities will be examined.
Cross Listed Courses
Same as
PHR 205