HO 235 - City as Text: Sociology of Cedar Rapids

Institution:

Mount Mercy University

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Description:

The course will utilize field-based urban observation, presentations by city and community leaders, class discussion and critical analysis to help students comprehend the complexity of the city of Cedar Rapids as a "living social organism." Topics include the city's urban history and structure such athe social class boundaries, neighborhoods, land values and unequal distribution of urban services; economic base including industries, service and retail activities, downtown businesses and shopping malls; political government and its functions; spatial distribution of schools; and various cultural and religious institutions that make Cedar Rapids 'tick." There are no texts for this class in a conventionalsense. Rather, students will be required to read packets of locally produced primary sources such as newspaper and online articles and reports, census data, and booklets produced by local companies and various urban agencies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtmercy.edu

Phone Number:

(319) 363-8213

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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