1. Assignment #1 Due: 28 October 2003 at the start of class Worth: 25% of course grade

2. Select a theme from Ch 1: Cities as Culture pp. 7-8 Structuring personal experience pp. 8-10 Micro order pp. 10-11 Personal management of the public experience pp. 11-12

3. To Write Discuss the theme Illustrate the discussion with examples taken from outside the textbook –library –internet etc,.

4. Format Approx. 1500 words (approx 5 pages double spaced, typed) Identify theme chosen on cover page Cite sources Include bibliography

5. Example: Micro Order Discuss William Whyte’s work –library, internet searches Illustrate with (say) discussion of behaviour in Toronto’s shopping malls Find criticisms and work them into the discussion