GLOBAL CITIES

Catalog description

This course introduces students to urban politics and policy by comparing major cities around the world. It will consider how cities in both the developed and developing world are revolutionizing things like transportation, sustainability, housing, even sanitation. Students will also assess the nature of the “global city” and how major metropolises play an important role in an increasingly globalized world. Prerequisite: Completion of an English Sequence (4 credits)