0510-445 - Global Cities

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Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This course examines the impact of global dynamics on cities from the early twentieth century to the present. By tracing urban formations from metropolis to global city, emphasis will be placed on the making of identities, communities, and citizens in the architectural spaces, cultural places, ethnic zones, and media traces of urban life in the context of globalization. This a required core course for the urban community studies program. Part of the sociology/ anthropology concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (0510-210, 0515-210 or equivalent) Restricted to students in their second-year and above. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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