Urban Sociology
Course #: SOCIOL 608, Class #: 5014, Section #: 01
Description
This seminar introduces students to the foundations of urban sociology from its foundation to the contemporary moment. Students will be exposed to the major theoretical waves of urban sociology and their critiques, drawing on both US and international examples. We will examine human ecology, political economy, world systems/global theory, the cultural turn, ethnography, gentrification, tourism, and contemporary approaches to the city and urbanism. At the end of the semester, students will have an understanding of the current debates in urban sociology.
Course Details
Date / Time
1/25/27 - 5/12/27
Th noon – 2:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W04-0022
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
1/25/2027 - 5/12/2027
Location
Wheatley-Peters W04-0022
Enrolled / Capacity
0 / 12
Status
Open