Urbanization & Urban Issues AK SOSC Fall-Winter

Scope of Course Introduces the city as a social environment –urban social science –the social change of urbanization

Instructor Dr Richard Anderson –N412 Ross –ext – please put “SOSC 1730” in subject line

Schedule See handout/websitehandout/website Dec 2 timetabled as a Monday

Assessment 3 directed essays, choice of titles (3 x 25% = 75% of course grade) 1 Final examination (25%) in spring exam period

“The course was very thorough. What wasn’t covered in class was covered on the final exam.” -- Student course evaluation at MIT

Required Text William G Flanagan (2001) Urban Sociology: Images & Structures

How to use the text Chapter sections, page numbers identified for each class Read ahead, review after class Identify key theoretical issues Understand key examples

"One of the great things about books is sometimes there are some fantastic pictures.” -- George W Bush

Standard Policies Website carries statements of the following standard policies under which the course operates: –Academic Standards –Grading –Religious Observances –Important Dates –Students with special needs

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Questions What is Urbanization? What is Urban? –What makes something urban?