SOC 220 Central Park & The People
This multidisciplinary course will explore Central Park, a masterpiece of landscape art. Through reading, video, and regularly exploring the park, we will examine the historical, sociological, political, artistic, philosophical and economic forces that led to its design, construction, and uses over time. We will also explore numerous controversies or competing visions for how the Park should look, who should use it, and how it should be used. Prerequisites: WRIT 101 or WRIT 201 (3).