IN 111 - The City

Institution:

Emerson College

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Description:

Development of modern city, vast migrations during industrial revolution of rural, agrarian populations to large urban centers of today. Impact of urbanization on politics, perception, and spiritual dimension of human life. Conceptions of postmodern city emerged late 20th century, collapse of modernist ideals of architecture, urban life (symmetry, rationality, political, intellectual enlightenment), emergence of brave new approach to politics, philosophy, design of the city. Primary texts from sociology, urban planning, and architecture. Weekly assignments, formal essay, and group project involving fieldwork in Boston.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.emerson.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 824-8500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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