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SOCI 322 - Cities, Culture, and Society


Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS, WADV

Cities are complex social, cultural, political, and economic entities. This course explores urban theories and empirical sociological research through readings in urban sociology, community studies, and cultural aspects of urban life. Important topics including urbanization and suburbanization, segregation, urban enclaves, gentrification, and global cities will be discussed in light of macro-level social processes such as major political upheavals, economic shifts, forces of globalization and their impacts on urban life and culture. A field trip to Cleveland is required.

Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: J. Jalili



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