SOC 382: Community and Urban Sociology

Sociology · 5 credits

Introduction to central theoretical perspectives on communities and cities, the processes of urbanization, and the challenges facing contemporary urban dwellers. Focuses on how political, social, and economic forces have shaped processes of urban development and how this urbanization has reshaped the physical form, social structure, and functions of communities. Contemporary urban challenges such as concentrated poverty, residential segregation, riots, structural deterioration, and economic and political restructuring will receive central attention, as will issues of global urban development and the future of cities.

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Prerequisites

SOC 221 or SOC 234 or SOC 251 or SOC 255 or SOC 260 or SOC 268 or SOC 269 or SOC 271 or SOC 1PR or HNRS 252

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SOC 221 Introduction to Population Issues
SOC 234 Special Topics in Sociology
SOC 251 Sociology of Deviant Behavior
SOC 255 Social Organization of Criminal Justice
SOC 260 The Family in Society
SOC 268 Gender and Society
SOC 269 Race and Ethnic Relations
SOC 271 Immigration
HNRS 252 Colloquium in Sociology

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

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