II Urban Studies elective requirement. 782b, Contemporary City . This seminar explores the emergent condition of the contemporary city. Using a combination of remote access techniques, and print media, studies are made of the largest cities of the world. The use of computers for data retrieval, spatial description, and analysis provokes a simultaneous exploration of the spatial impact of information technologies.
Emphasis is placed on methods of urban representation in relation to different theories of the city.
The course is structured around a seminar format. In addition to lectures and discussions, short urban analysis projects pertaining to each case study are complemented by visiting lecturers who discuss their positions and review student projects. In addition, a short final paper is required. Michael Haverland and visitors. Summer Seminar in Rome .