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Academic Year 2000/2001

Introduction to Urban Anthropology
ANTH 223 FA

This course will examine urban life in a variety of historical and cultural contexts. Particular attention will be directed to the process of urbanization and to the development of urban cultures. Topics that will be covered in this course include the political economy of the growth of cities; the impact of urbanization of rural cultures; race, class and ethnic relations in urban areas; and the social use of urban space.

MAJOR READINGS

Jerome Carocopino, DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT ROME Gunther Barth, CITY PEOPLE: THE RISE OF MODERN CITY CULTURE IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY AMERICA William Whyte, STREET CORNER SOCIETY Unni Wikan, LIFE AMONG THE POOR IN CAIRO George Gmelch and Walter Zenner, URBAN LIFE: READINGS IN URBAN ANTHROPOLOGY Jonathan Rieder, CANARSIE: THE JEWS AND ITALIANS OF BROOKLYN AGAINST LIBERALISM

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Essay exam at midterm (take home) and a final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

None

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ANTH    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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