Urban Sociology

MATSUO, Koichiro
  Elective  2 credits
【Regional Economics・1st semester】
19-1-0826-1973

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Outline
This course will cover some of the fundamental theories and concepts of urban sociology. What are the differences between urban life and rural life? What social problems will be encountered in the city? And what influence will the high population density of the city have on urban dwellers? We shall consider such problems from a sociological perspective.
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Objectives
After completing this course, the students will be able to ponder on the nature of urban life and urban social structure from a sociological perspective.
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Grading Policy


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Textbook and Reference


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Note


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1.
Outline
This course will cover some of the fundamental theories and concepts of urban sociology. What are the differences between urban life and rural life? What social problems will be encountered in the city? And what influence will the high population density of the city have on urban dwellers? We shall consider such problems from a sociological perspective.
2.
Objectives
After completing this course, the students will be able to ponder on the nature of urban life and urban social structure from a sociological perspective.
3.
Grading Policy


4.
Textbook and Reference


5.
Requirements (Assignments)


6.
Note


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Schedule
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