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Urban Studies, Faculty of Arts

URST: Urban Studies


  1. URST 200 (3) Cities

    An interdisciplinary introduction to the city in the context of contemporary globalization. Analysis of urban patterns and processes from the theoretical perspectives of various disciplines and methodologies.

    Equivalency: GEOG 250.

  2. URST 352 (3) Urbanization in the Global South

    The role of cities in development and global capital circulation, and urban politics with emphasis on regions in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOG 352 or URST 352.

    Equivalency: GEOG 352.

  3. URST 400 (3) Seminar in Urban Studies

    A seminar for senior students who wish to explore some common topics of importance to urban studies from the viewpoints of several disciplines. Restricted to students with fourth-year standing or higher.

  4. URST 450 (3) Urban Research

    Historical, legal, and quantitative analysis of urban research. Emphasis on spatial, racial, and political dynamics of urban inequality. Credit will be granted for only one of URST 450 or GEOG 450. Restricted to students with fourth-year standing or higher.

    Equivalency: GEOG 450.

  5. URST 451 (3) Urban Studies Capstone I

    Formulation of key elements of urban studies theory, concepts, and methods to a community-engaged urban challenge.

    Prerequisite: One of GEOG 250, URST 200 and all of PLAN 211, PLAN 231, GEOG 371.

    Equivalency: GEOG 451.

  6. URST 452 (3) Urban Studies Capstone II

    Application of key elements of urban studies theory, concepts, and methods to a community-engaged urban challenge. Restricted to students with fourth-year standing or higher.

    Prerequisite: GEOG 451.

    Equivalency: PLAN 452.


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