SOC 3400 - Social Problems in Urban Society

Institution:

Aurora University

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Description:

4 semester hours The course reviews issues related to urban development, the changing nature of cities, suburbs and rural areas, both from a global and local perspective. Analysis includes consideration of emerging metropolitan areas, the microstructure of local neighborhoods, suburbanization and the development of edge cities. The discussion focuses on social problems related to economic and political violence. The migratory movements, informal economy, and globalization, as well as the development of nationalisms, multinational corporate economy, and fragmentation, and the impact of these macro processes on everyday life in cities, suburbs, and rural areas are also taken into consideration. No prerequisites.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aurora.edu

Phone Number:

(630) 892-6431

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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