Urban Anthropology

Catalog description

Anthropological perspectives on the understanding of the urban experience. Urbanization and urbanism from an international perspective. The forces that shape people's lives in the metropolis. Topics will include the role of institutions, landscapes, ethnicity, race, class, poverty, gender, and culture in urban life with an emphasis on New York City. This course is offered as a HYBRID and students must be prepared to use online resources and participate in weekly online discussions.Prerequisite: IAS 10300 or IAS 10400 or equivalent.