SOCL 2357 — Growth and Decline of Cities and Suburbs

4 semester hoursUndergraduateLecturetypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional

Introduces students to the field of urban studies. Focuses on these central issues: how cities and suburbs evolve, what makes a city or suburb a good place to live, and how cities and suburbs are (or are not) planned. Students review the ways in which urban scholars and practitioners study cities and suburbs, their research methodologies, definition of issues, and division of labor among different disciplines. Students explore the roles of individuals, communities, the private sector, and government in planning and shaping the city.

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Spring 2025171741%10.0

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