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 University of Calgary Calendar 2010-2011 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions T, U Urban Studies UBST
Urban Studies UBST

Instruction offered under the direction of the Faculty of Arts.

Director – B. Miller
 
Junior Course
 
Urban Studies 253       Introduction to Cities
A broad introductory survey, from diverse perspectives, of the processes that shape cities and urban life.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Also known as: (Geography 253) (formerly Urban Studies 201)
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Senior Courses
 
Urban Studies 311       The Gendered City
Introduction to urban gender issues from historical and spatial perspectives. Issues such as the gendering of urban design and planning, daily urban activities, urban labor markets, gentrification, suburbanization, and identity construction in urban places are addressed.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Urban Studies 201 or 253, or consent of the Faculty.
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Urban Studies 313       The City in Film
Introduction to the representation of cities in film. Theoretical understandings of urban processes are linked to urban experiences as portrayed in urban film. Topics may include changing urban form, suburbanization, economic restructuring, racial conflict, community formation, urban politics, and more. Portions of this course will focus on particular cities such as Montreal, New York and Los Angeles.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): One of Urban Studies 201, 253, Anthropology 379, Geography 351, Sociology 353, or consent of the Faculty.
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Urban Studies 451       Planning in the Canadian City
Introduction to Canadian urban planning theory and practice. Focuses on the history of planning, and aspects of practice such as neighbourhood planning, historic preservation, urban design and long-range planning.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
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Urban Studies 501       Research in Selected Topics
Supervised individual study of a special topic.
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Urban Studies Program.
Notes: Students should contact the Office of the Associate Dean (Academic) prior to the first day of classes to arrange an independent study course.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Urban Studies 505       Special Topics in Urban Studies
An examination of selected topics in Urban Studies. See Schedule of Classes for current topic(s).
Course Hours: H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Urban Studies Program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Urban Studies 591       Integrative Seminar
Advanced seminar for the interdisciplinary consideration of selected problems in urban studies.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Fourth year Urban Studies Majors with Urban Studies 201 or 253 and two of Economics 365, Geography 351, Political Science 425, Sociology 353, or consent of the Urban Studies Program.
Notes: Restricted to and required of fourth year Urban Studies Majors.
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