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School of Sociology · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Intensifying processes of urbanisation worldwide mean that cities will dominate the twenty-first century. This course explores some of the profound changes that are currently taking place in cities and evaluates what this means for understanding contemporary social transformation. Through a range of case studies, this course investigates how cities are the sites of some of the most significant technological, ecological, social and cultural challenges of our time. It introduces a range of critical urban theories that can help to explain these diverse challenges, in addition to pinpointing some progressive political and ethical responses that might improve the liveability and sustainability of cities as they swell in scale and diversity.
Typical assessment may include, but is not restricted to: research essays, case study papers, and tutorial participation, and other assessment as appropriate. See class summary for final details for 2025.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up of: workshops, lectures, independent student research, and other learning activities.
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