SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Topic 1: Introduction

Topic 2: Urban Structure and Infrastructure

Topic 3: The Premodern City

Topic 4: The Industrial City

Topic 5: Metropolis and Megacity

Topic 6: Ghetto, Barrio, Slum

Topic 7: Suburbs

Topic 8: Edge City

Topic 9: Principles of Sound Urbanism 

COURSE FILMS

WEB

ASSIGNMENTS

6,000 word 'Amundsen Rule' Paper, Topical Reader Responses (5)

DESCRIPTION

The pattern of 'city' has been consistant over the course of human history since the time of Jericho until our modern global cities. This has not necessarily been a 'progression'. This course will examine the good and the bad of cities in their various incarnations, and try to outline the principles and examples of good urban infrastructure and thought, as the cities of tomorrow are becoming more hideous around the world. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

Mumford, Lewis, 'The City in History.'

Garreau, Joel, 'Edge City'.

OBJECTIVES

• Learn as much as possible about the history of our civilization and your place within it
• Spread your understanding to other people who would otherwise never encounter it
• Begin to see the world around you as a place you can make a difference in

GRADING

Reader Responses (5): 25%, Midterm: 25%, Research Paper: 25%, Final: 25%.