AP/SOSC 3730 6.00

Comparative Urban Development: Postcolonial Urbanism

This course explores the social and spatial fabrics of former colonial cities such as Jakarta, Sao Paulo, and Morocco. The shaping and experience of postcolonial cities is addressed through issues such as colonialism, nationalism, migration, and globalization. Class time emphasizes discussion; materials include readings and films. Students enrolled in the course as an area-studies program option are required to do their major project within the area of specialization of their program.