URBN 1870A - American Culture and the City

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Brown University

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Description:

This course explores American culture and the way it shapes our cities. Topics include the American dream, race, immigration, urban dilemmas and the seduction of suburbia. We read a book (readings include Alexis de Tocqueville, Richard Wright, Tom Wolfe, and Margaret Atwood); and screen a film (movies include Wall Street, Traffic, Crash, Malcolm X) each week. Prerequisite: POLS 0220. Priority given to Urban Studies concentrators.

Credits:

1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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