Coll/Cities in Crisis
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
CRN: 50241
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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2/1/2021 | 5/11/2021 | M | 3:10pm - 4:00pm | MURK 202 |
2/1/2021 | 5/11/2021 | W | 2:10pm - 4:00pm | ONLINE |
HIST 797 sec. 01 - CITIES IN CRISIS
SENIOR COLLOQUIUM
This course examines how cities have dealt with crisis and challenges. Although some of the focus is on war and natural disasters, much of the course concerns what happens to city populations in the name of development. As such, we examine why post crisis reconstruction often results in the erasure of the history of and opportunities for minority populations and the working class. We will also examine what make cities livable and what is the role of city in protecting the health and well being of its residents. While the initial focus is on U.S. and Middle Eastern cities, students will be able to focus on areas of their choice. Course meets History department requirement for Group III.