SOC 520 - Urban Ecology: Neighborhoods

Institution:

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Subject:

Sociology & Criminal Justice

Description:

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the theories, empirical research and methodologies on residential segregation and neighborhood change in American urban cities. The course beings with an overview of the major theories of neighborhood transitions, (e.g. the Chicago School¿s ecological models of neighborhood invasion-succession models, spatial assimilation theory, etc.) Next, theories of racial residential segregation are examined, with an emphasis on African Americans and other racial/ethnic minorities. Case studies of neighborhoods in Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, New York, Oakland, and Philadelphia are used to illustrate changes in neighborhood racial/ethnic composition and characteristics during the twentieth century. The final part of the course focuses on the consequences of residential segregation, particularly with regards to income, school, and health inequality. A major focus of the course is the research paper. Students are required to write a final research paper based on their neighborhood study. Students will work in teams to carry out the ethnographies, but each students is expected to write his or her own paper. Students are also expected to integrate data from other methodologies covered in the course as well.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.slu.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 977-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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