Instruction offered under the direction of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Director – B. Miller
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Urban Studies
253
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Introduction to Cities
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A broad introductory survey, from diverse perspectives, of the processes that shape cities and urban life.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Also known as:
(Geography 253) (formerly Urban Studies 201)
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Urban Studies
311
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The Gendered City
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Introduction to urban gender issues from historical and spatial perspectives. Issues such as the gendering of urban design and planning, daily urban activities, urban labor markets, gentrification, suburbanization, and identity construction in urban places are addressed.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Urban Studies 201 or 253, or consent of the Faculty.
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Urban Studies
313
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The City in Film
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Introduction to the representation of cities in film. Theoretical understandings of urban processes are linked to urban experiences as portrayed in urban film. Topics may include changing urban form, suburbanization, economic restructuring, racial conflict, community formation, urban politics, and more. Portions of this course will focus on particular cities such as Montreal, New York and Los Angeles.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Urban Studies 201, 253, Anthropology 379, Geography 351, Sociology 353, or consent of the Faculty.
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Urban Studies
451
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Planning in the Canadian City
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Introduction to Canadian urban planning theory and practice. Focuses on the history of planning, and aspects of practice such as neighbourhood planning, historic preservation, urban design and long-range planning.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Urban Studies
501
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Research in Selected Topics
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Supervised individual study of a special topic.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Urban Studies Program.
Notes:
Students should contact the Office of the Associate Dean (Academic) prior to the first day of classes to arrange an independent study course.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Urban Studies
505
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Special Topics in Urban Studies
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An examination of selected topics in Urban Studies. See Schedule of Classes for current topic(s).
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Urban Studies Program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Urban Studies
591
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Integrative Seminar
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Advanced seminar for the interdisciplinary consideration of selected problems in urban studies.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Fourth year Urban Studies Majors with Urban Studies 201 or 253 and two of Economics 365, Geography 351, Political Science 425, Sociology 353, or consent of the Urban Studies Program.
Notes:
Restricted to and required of fourth year Urban Studies Majors.
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION