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Academic Year 2001/2002
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
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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