Urban Anthropology
Overview
Subject area
ANTH
Catalog Number
308
Course Title
Urban Anthropology
Department(s)
Description
An introduction to cities in historical and global perspective, this course examines urban origins, theories of development of pre-industrial cities, transformations of urban life in the industrial revolution, and the interplay of race, ethnicity, class, and gender in contemporary cities around the world. Final focus is on U. S. centers and forms of cultural and economic integration that mark all settlements in the contemporary global arena.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
008376