PHLP 363 - Urban Globalization

Institution:

Saint Norbert College

Subject:

Description:

- GS 11 A lecture course focusing on the development of the global urban system - primarily from a geographic perspective. Topics include: the origins and evolution of cities, urban structure and functions and the recent growth of both "world cities" (power centers of the globaleconomy) and developing world "megacities."Both the enduring promise and the persistent problems of urbanization are addressed. The functions and meanings of cities will be explored from various cultural perspectives. PHLP 363 incorporates course content dealing with Manila and with environmental developments and issues in the Philippines. Fall semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.snc.edu

Phone Number:

(920) 337-3181

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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