On location in various cities. The cross-disciplinary analysis of the city as a political, social, and economic entity will draw upon and help interpret the student's experience in urban field study. Utilizing various resources, including local citizens and leaders, attention will focus on acquisition and analysis of information about the host city. Seminar directed by staff on location in the city. A set of directed readings of major urban-related books in a variety of disciplines.
Students choose five books from a list of nine and write essays on each.
An elective available only while on Urban Semester, subject to approval of the chairperson. A significant, independent, interdisciplinary analysis of an urban-related topic.