The method of instruction will be lecture-discussion with an emphasis on developing critical thinking skills. Students will be divided into small groups and meet in small groups after each substantive session. Written assignments are designed to allow you to use different skills to think about the issues discussed in class. Each assignment will be outlined in a separate handout which will be given to you at least three weeks before its due date. Assignments are designed to stimulate your thinking about the issues discussed in class, prepare you for small group discussions, and give you an opportunity to express your individual perspectives on the themes discussed.
All assignments are to be handed in at the beginning of class on their due dates.
Incompletes granted only under exceptional circumstances. Learning Outcomes Exposure to multi-disciplinary perspectives on the future of cities. Basic understanding of analytical concepts used by planners and policy analysts. Basic understanding of the way in which global forces effect cities. In-depth knowledge of current urban challenges effecting the future of urban areas.