Introduction to Urban Geography-E2
| Numbering Code | U-LAS05 20049 LE74 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | All students | Target Student | For all majors | |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Thu.4 | |
| Instructor name | BAARS, ROGER CLOUD (Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies Senior Lecturer) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | The majority of the world’s population live in cities. The course explores the dynamics and transformations of urban places and spaces, which include the origin and evolution of cities, the development of networks of cities bound together by culture, trade, communication and competition, as well as the dynamics of economic restructuring in urban regions. | |||
| Course Goals | The course allows students to develop a critical perspective on dominant neoliberal representations of the city and to explore the great diversity of urban worlds. Students will understand the complexity of human-city relationships and learn how cities are shaped by culture, society, economics, politics, and the environment. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
1: Approaches to the City - What is Urban Geography? 2: Foundations I - Basic Concepts 3: Foundations II - Advanced Concepts 4: Forms and Structures 5: Urban Architecture 6: Urban Planning 7: Field Trip to Gion / Kawaramachi 8: City Economies 9: Experiencing the City 10: Housing and Inequality 11: Urban Transport 12: Sustainable Cities 13: Final Presentations I 14: Final Presentations II 15: Feedback Total: 14 classes and 1 feedback session The course schedule might change |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | 40% Photo Essay (1500 words), 50% Group Presentation (15-20 min), 10% Attendance and Participation in Class | |||
| Course Requirements |
You are interested in cities, excited about living in one, and want to learn more about them. In week 7, we have a field trip to Sanjo/Gion: Participation is mandatory |
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| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are expected to actively participate in each class. This includes the discussion of contemporary topics in small groups and writing up brief summaries of findings (worksheet). Preparatory materials include academic readings, news pieces and online media materials. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Required readings and materials will be distributed via PandA. | ||
