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  • GUS 2097: Urban Systems in the Global Economy

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    Globalization has been marked by a series of processes that include (a) the falling costs and rising speeds of transportation and communication, (b) the broader and more rapid dissemination of ideas and ideologies, and (c) the creation of new institutions to control the flow of people and money. As a historical process, globalization has been marked by a series of stages: mercantilism, colonialism, imperialism, nationalism, and, in the last 20 years, a period of internationalism and that some scholars call ‘hyper-globalization’ — led by the same key processes. Historically, it gave rise to the ‘new’ world of the Americas, and created nation-states in ‘dark’ continents and among ‘primitive’ peoples ruled by ‘despotic’ regimes. It has also affected the geography of metropolitan areas by shaping their location, growth, internal structure, prospects, and welfare distribution. Prerequisite:    One GUS course or two social science courses or permission of the instructor
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  • GUS 2121: Russian Cities

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    In this course we will study the Russian city, analyzing the nexus of physical geography, climate, natural resources, ethnography, history, commerce, politics and culture on the development of urban centers in Russia. The study of Moscow and St. Petersburg will occupy much of our attention in this course, but we will also examine Russia’s medieval cities (“the Golden Ring”), as well as cities in Siberia and the Far East. We will read works from the disciplines of geography, history, anthropology, and sociology, as well as works of fiction; we will also view Russian films in which a city (or the city) plays an important role. Prerequisite:    ENGLISH C050/1002/0802 or the equivalent
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  • GUS 3000: Special Topics in Geography and Urban Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    Seminars on special topics that vary according to the instructor. Check the course schedule for specific seminar topics. Prerequisite:    12 credits in Geography & Urban Studies courses or permission of the instructor
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  • GUS 3001: Images of the City in Popular Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course examines the representations of the city in the film, fiction, art, and music of the twentieth century. We look at images of cities in general as well as images of specific cities, especially Los Angeles and New York. (When taught in Rome or Tokyo the course focus changes to take advantage of the setting.) Imaginings about the city rely on metaphors – using a work or phrase to describe by referring to another thing not literally appropriate, e.g. urban jungle. We will discuss these metaphors and become familiar with their resonance in popular culture. A large part of the course will focus on methods of visual analysis. Active participation is required. Prerequisite:    Three Geography & Urban Studies courses or any four social sciences courses or permission of the instructor
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  • GUS 3005: The City in History

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course looks at the city as a product of human creativity in which the goals of collective life are debated and fought out. The workings of the city are examined in history by focus on the cultural, economic, and political significance of cities as well as on urban design. The course includes visual examples from cities in Europe, West Africa, India, and Southeast Asia as well as a walking tour in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia. Prerequisite:    Three Geography & Urban Studies courses or any four social sciences courses or permission of the instructor
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  • GUS 3011: Historical Geography of North America

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course examines the evolution of the spatial structure of North America from the early stage of predominantly rural, localized economies to conditions that could be characterized as interconnected and urbanized. Several themes will be emphasized: 1) changes in the structure of rural settlements, 2) the expansion of the transport network, 3) the emergence of an industrial economy, and 4) changes in both the internal structure of urban places and the distribution of such places. Prerequisite:    Three Geography & Urban Studies courses or any four social sciences courses or permission of the instructor
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  • GUS 3013: African Americans in Philadelphia

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    This course examines the historical and contemporary circumstances and roles of African Americans in the Philadelphia context. A critical look at African American migration to Philadelphia, the emergence of African American ethnicity, and the nature and workings of predominantly African American institutions in the city (e.g., families, churches, education, media, cultural and recreational institutions, gangs, political movements, and organizations). Prerequisite:    GUS 1021 (R055)/1022(0055) or GUS 0861 or any two Geography & Urban Studies courses or any four social science courses or permission of the instructor
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  • GUS 3016: Contemporary Issues in City Planning

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    Detailed analysis of a specific issue affecting cities and metropolitan areas, usually with a focus on the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Issues such as sprawl, redevelopment, and sustainability are often the focus of the course. Prerequisite:    Three Geography & Urban Studies courses or any four social science courses or permission of the instructor
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  • GUS 3025: Urban Crime Patterns

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    The spatial dimensions and patterns of crime and how they vary with respect to other variables in the urban environment. Possible explanations of crime, using both current literature and Philadelphia statistics. Prerequisite:    Two Geography & Urban Studies courses or any four social sciences course or permission of the instructor
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  • GUS 3051: Environmental Policy Issues

    3.00 Credits
    Temple University

    How are environmental policies formulated and implemented in the U.S.? Topics include the role of citizen participation in decision-making, the place of environmental impact assessment, environmental justice and equity, intergovernmental relations, and environmental obligations of the U.S. toward less developed countries. Prerequisite:    EVRN ST/GUS 0842 or 1051 (C050) or 1951 (H090) or X050 or permission of instructor
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