(Also offered as GEOG 1200.) A broad discussion of the role and structure of cities around the world from the first cities to contemporary times. Special emphasis will be placed on the mechanisms by which cities and ideas about them have been diffused from one place to another and on the changing forces that have shaped cities over time and across space. CA 1. CA 4-INT.

Various aspects of urban and community life emphasizing the interplay of social justice, diversity, individual and social well being. Explores theories, concepts, and methods in community studies. May contain a service learning component. CA 2. CA 4.

Various aspects of urban and community life emphasizing the interplay of social justice, diversity, individual and social well being. Explores theories, concepts, and methods in community studies. May contain a service learning component. CA 2. CA 4.

Examination of urban issues and trends like race, gender, class, sexuality, place attachment, politics, economics, environmentalism, and social activism by interpreting the lyrics and videos of popular music. CA 2. CA 4.

Examination of urban issues and trends like race, gender, class, sexuality, place attachment, politics, economics, environmentalism, and social activism by interpreting the lyrics and videos of popular music. CA 2. CA 4.

Introduction to planned cities. Topics may include concepts in urban planning, past and present planned cities, considerations of ethics and inclusion in planning. CA 2.

May be repeated for credit with a change in subject matter

Introduction to the analysis of urban development with particular stress on those problems pertinent to the American central city.

(Also offered as PP 2100.) Theory and practice of surveys, including overall project design, questionnaire development, sampling, methods of data collection and data analysis.

Introduction to research methods and analysis techniques useful in understanding urban issues and assessing public and non-profit social programs.

An introduction to qualitative methods used in urban social research. Interdisciplinary techniques for data collection and analysis, including visual and narrative analysis, participant observation, interviewing, and archival research.

An introduction to qualitative methods used in urban social research. Interdisciplinary techniques for data collection and analysis, including visual and narrative analysis, participant observation, interviewing, and archival research.

(Also offered as AMST 2400.) Aesthetics, history, and contemporary relevance of American films that feature the urban, suburban, and/or small town landscape as a major "character" shaping plot and story. Films read closely as texts that make meaning through a range of tools, including narrative, mise-en-scene, editing, camera work, and genre conventions. CA 1.

(Also offered as HIST 2541.) The development of Urban America with emphasis on social, political, physical, and environmental change in the industrial city. Formerly offered as URBN 3541 and HIST 3541.

(Also offered as HIST 2541W.) The development of Urban America with emphasis on social, political, physical, and environmental change in the industrial city. Formerly offered as URBN 3541W and HIST 3541W.

Interdisciplinary analysis of conservation and the human-environment relationship from a cross-cultural perspective. Major topics include sustainability, environmental ethics, climate change, natural disasters, health, and environmental justice.

(Also offered as HIST 2650.) The development of Latin American cities with emphasis on social, political, physical and environmental change, from Spanish conquest to present. Formerly offered as HIST/URBN 3650. CA 1.

(Also offered as SOCI 2901.) Social and physical organization of cities and suburbs. Formerly offered as URBN 3275 and 3901/SOCI 3901.

(Also offered as SOCI 2901W.) Social and physical organization of cities and suburbs. Formerly offered as URBN 3275W and 3901W/SOCI 3901W.

May be repeated for credit with a change in subject matter. Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary.

(Also offered as GEOG 3200.) Analysis of the growth, distribution, and functional patterns within and among Western cities. Application of urban geographical concepts to city planning problems.

(Also offered as SOCI 3903.) Social problems of American cities and suburbs, with emphasis on policy issues.

(Also offered as SOCI 3903W.) Social problems of American cities and suburbs with emphasis on policy issues.

Historical and contemporary analysis of park issues related to the social, ecological, and economic sustainability of cities, such as the racial politics of park advocacy, the changing social practices of park use, the privatization of public space, urban resilience and green infrastructure, and the relationship between parks, gentrification, and urban sustainability. CA 2.

(Also offered as ECON 3439.) Economic problems of cities and regions: urban markets for land, labor, and housing; location decisions of businesses and households; metropolitan transportation problems; urban/suburban fiscal relations; urban and regional environmental quality; and the economics of crime.

(Also offered as POLS 3632.) Political systems and problems confronting urban governments.

(Also offered as POLS 3632W.) Political systems and problems confronting urban governments.

Description, analysis, and evaluation of the fieldwork portion (URBN 3991) of the internship. Written reports are required.

A fieldwork internship program under the direction and supervision of a faculty member affiliated with the Urban Studies faculty. Hours by arrangement with hosting agency, 42 hours per semester per credit. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Special topics in a foreign-study program. Consent of Department Head required, preferably prior to the student's departure.

Examination of an urban area or local community. Production of a detailed case study including historical perspective, analysis of issues and stakeholders, evaluation of internal strengths and weaknesses as well as external threats and opportunities. Proposal of strategies for addressing problems and advancing equity, growth, and development.

Research and writing of an urban and/or community focused thesis. Students must have a thesis advisor and an approved thesis topic.