ANTH223

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ANTH223

Introduction to Urban Anthropology ANTH223 FA

Next Offered in 9899 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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ANTH

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

About the Photo:

Street people in New York City

Reference:

Holdt, Jacob. AMERICAN PICTURES. Copenhagen, Denmark: American Pictures Foundation, 1985

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