Natural Science 0284 - The City, Society and Public H

This course will investigate the social production of space and place within urban settings and its relationship to human health and wellbeing. We will consider historical conceptualizations and contemporary conversations regarding urban space and city design and its connection to broader political, economic and sociocultural processes. We will examine these processes through topics such as: globalization; social marginalization and the utilization of public and private space; food insecurity; environmental racism and segregation; the impact of infrastructure divestment on population health; intersections of race, class and gender on urban health inequities and many others. We will also explore how individuals and populations assign meaning to space and place and its implications for public health due to urban renewal and forced relocations. There are no prerequisites for the course, but a previous course in anthropology or public health is recommended.

Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research In this course students are generally expected to spend at least 6 to 8 hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.