Course Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the field of urban sociology by exploring the history and current conditions of cities. This course will be geared toward viewing the city as a simultaneously social, cultural, and political economic phenomenon, with particular attention to the following: a) urbanization and the structure of cities; b) suburbanization; c) urban growth and economics; d) race and segregation; e) immigration; g) culture; h) gender and sexuality; and i) housing and social policy. This class will give students a strong overview of some of the major issues related to urban life, politics, and economics.

The syllabus can be found online at: http://hsoc.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/hts3012a.pdf