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Urban Sociology in Theory and Practice OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Graduate Study Course on Urban Sociology

Published Feb 08, 2009

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Review a set of essential writings for the study of urban sociology in this free OpenCourseWare offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Students will learn how the urban experience has evolved over time in the 'Urban Sociology in Theory and Practice' graduate-level course provided by the MIT of Department of Urban Studies and Planning. This class is intended for students studying Sociology, Urban Planning and related fields.

Urban Sociology in Theory and Practice: Course Specifics

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Urban Sociology in Theory and Practice: Course Description

Politics, technology, social inequalities, community changes and human behavior all affect the sociology of urban populations. These topics are discussed in MIT's free graduate-level OpenCourseWare 'Urban Sociology in Theory and Practice.' Professor Diane Davis helps students develop an understanding of socio-spatial change, social ecologies and urban social theory. This free course offered by the Urban Studies and Planning Department of MIT provides students with an understanding of the urban experience and the political, social and economic dynamics of urban change. Students will also learn what to expect from the cities of the future as globalization increases and new technologies are developed.

This OpenCourseWare offers a list of suggested readings and examples of student papers. To learn more, visit the urban studies and planning course page.

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