11 027 - City to City: Comparing, Researching and Writing about Cities

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Introduction to research in urban planning. Study a domestic and a foreign city, focussing on a planning issue common to both. Develop a research question; create a research strategy; interview faculty and other field experts; write and present findings to US and international audiences. Students encouraged to visit one of the study cities for research.

Credits:

3.00

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Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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