1. At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to: acquire an understanding of urban sociology from different perspectives; develop an analytical view of urbanization in advance and developing countries; and be more attentive to the urban issues and menifestations of urban development.
2. Assessment: Coursework (40%) - midterm test (10%); an individual writtten assignment & presentation (10%); and group assignment & presentation (20%). Final examination (60%).
Required Texts
Gottdiener, M. & Hutchison, R. (2006). The new urban sociology (3rd ed) Colorado: Westview Press.
Davis, M. (2006). Planet of slums. London: Verso.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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