The Real New York: Sociology and the City

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This course introduces students to the subject and methodology of urban sociology by exploring the social structure of New York City and its suburbs since 1945. The insights of urban sociology will be applied to interdisciplinary themes from contemporary and historical New York society including: ethnicity, gender roles and family, employment, social class and inequality, neighborhood structure, suburbanization, gentrification, public space, urban culture, crime, education, and social welfare. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3