Sociology 316 - Topic: Urban Sociology

This course examines the urban world through a sociological lens. The course begins with a discussion of the history of urban America and then moves into an exploration of many of the key aspects defining contemporary life in metropolitan areas today, including immigration, poverty, segregation, crime, suburbanization and urban culture. By reading and discussing sophisticated demographic research as well as rich ethnographies, this course demonstrates the strong contributions sociology makes to our understanding of these important topics.

Prereq: 8 credits from Sociology, including Sociology 231. Please consult instructor for permission if you have not taken SOCI-231.