2010-2011 Academic Catalog

May 01, 2024

2010-2011 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GEOG 155 - Cities of the Global South

Type of Course: Lecture, Discussion

As urbanization in developing countries proceeds at an unprecedented pace, significant challenges face urban residents and planners trying to make cities more livable, equitable, and economically and environmentally sustainable. This course will examine these challenges and the social and spatial dynamics of urban growth and development in developing regions (i.e., Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America). In addition to general ideas about urbanization and planning, the course will cover topics such as social justice, housing, householding, urban economies, environmental challenges, and transportation issues. Case studies of cities in developing regions will be applied throughout the course and students will participate in a weekly discussion section to supplement in-class materials. Students will also complete a team project that focuses on the particular challenges and opportunities of a city in the Global South.

Cross Listed: UDSC 155

Instructor: Mr. Murphy

When Offered: Offered every other year.

Faculty: James T. Murphy, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Geography; Adjunct Assistant Professor of IDCE