Government 271 - Colloquium: Global Cities

This course studies different urban experiences across the world. The course will introduce the process of urbanization and address the complex relationship between urbanization, globalization, and inequality. Throughout the course, we will explore a series of case studies to provide concrete examples of how different cities such as London, New York, Berlin, Shanghai, Stockholm and Istanbul responded to globalization by paying attention to different topics such as pandemics, migration, and urban movements. Throughout the course, in addition to the academic literature, we will make use of newspapers and films to address the promises and political dilemmas of urban life. Enrollment limited to 24. (E)