Learning objectives
By taking this course, you will:
-Learn how economic forces and social structures such as class and
government policies influence how cities are socially and spatially organized, and
how that has changed over time.
-Learn about how urban living shapes social interaction, past and present.
Prerequisites
No prerequisite for this course.
Course unit content
This course is an introduction to Sociology of Urban Regeneration. We will explore several topics related
to society, urbanization, urbanism and culture in this course, with a general focus on Emilia Romagna cities, and a
spotlight on local neighborhoods, towns and issues. Topics include the impacts on cities today; theories about how cities are socially and spatially organized
and how these forms of organization are related; and how urban living affects social
interaction.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Weekly readings will be made available on the Elly page.
Teaching methods
Face-to-face lessons and a outdoor activity (flanerie).
Assessment methods and criteria
Participation: 50%
Class presentation: 50%
Other information
Active participation for this course are likely to be high. In addition to the readings, students will be required to participate actively in class.
