A wide range of examples will be considered, including sunbelt cities, edge cities, the rustbelt, and suburban communities. A senior thesis course for students who wish to emphasize the study of the built environment of cities and suburbs, and the related debates. Seminar readings, class presentations, and written reports culminate in major individual projects. Readings will include architecture, urban design, urban planning, and urban history. Admission by application only.
Participation is for two terms.
4 points per term. A senoir thesis course that develops an original social research project from start to completion. Using New York City as a research laboratory and working under the guidance of the faculty coordinator, students learn many of the basic research tools used by social scientists. Seminar readings, class presentations, and individual research culminate in major individual projects that relate to the stated theme of the course, which varies from year to year. Admission by application only.