POL 5600 - Urban Politics

3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.

This course explores the economic, historic, political, and social forces that shape urban life. It then examines several contested policy issues - housing, economic development, education and/or welfare. Through readings, films, discussions, and research, students will become familiar with key concepts in urbanism and how intersections of race/class/gender inform urban experience.

Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science