UP 185 - Cities in a Global Perspective

Institution:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Description:

Cities around the world are studied through a cross-cultural lens to provide an understanding of the social, political, cultural and economic forces that shape them in the context of globalization. Examples of cites from a range of countries including Iran, Norway, Mexico, Chile, Canada, Australia, South Africa and the US are included to illustrate: 1) A global perspective on the processes of urbanization; 2) Forces that shape cites and urban life in them; 3) The analytical skills needed to understand urban development in a global and cross-cultural context.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.illinois.edu/

Phone Number:

(217) 333-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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