Urban Society

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the complex nature of the urban area; sensitizes the student to the complexities of urban life; helps the student appreciate what it means to become meaningfully involved in their community and in today’s urban society. The course examines racial and ethnic diversity, concepts of the city, historical urbanization in diverse cultures, transportation, housing, population shifts, urban economics, employment, education, industrialization, international population and urbanization, community organization and planning, the church and urban society. Prerequisites: (SOC 101 or 1010 ).