SOC 210 : Urban Sociology
This course explores the historical, political, cultural, and economic forces that influence the social organization and social interaction of people within urban areas. The major theoretical perspectives within the field of urban sociology including human ecology and political economy will be examined. Special focus will be placed on contemporary multicentered metropolitan regions in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Topics covered in this course include urban social problems, urban planning and sustainability, urban policy, and urban social movements. Pre or Co-requisite(s): Passing scores on the college's reading and writing placement tests, or a CC or better or concurrent enrollment in ENG 091 or ENG 092.
Three lecture hours per week.
Gen Ed Competencies Met: Ethical Dimensions, Global and Historic Awareness, Multicultural and Social Perspectives.
Course Outcomes
1. Analyze key concepts and theories within the field of urban sociology.
2. Differentiate the sociological methods of research applied to the study of urban society.
3. Explain how historical, economic, environmental and political factors influence the growth and development of cities globally.
4. Examine the ways in which social forces shape the social organization and interaction of people in urban areas.
5. Identify the ideological foundations of urban policy.
6. Examine contemporary urban social problems and explore proposed solutions.
7. Assess the impacts of urban policy.