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Instruction offered by the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Arts.
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Urban Studies
253
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Introduction to Cities
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A broad introductory survey, from diverse perspectives, of the processes that shape cities and urban life.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Also known as:
(Geography 253)
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Urban Studies
311
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The Gendered City
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Introduction to urban gender issues from historical and spatial perspectives. Issues such as the gendering of urban design and planning, daily urban activities, urban labour markets, urban politics, gentrification, suburbanization, and identity construction in urban places are addressed.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Urban Studies 253.
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Urban Studies
313
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The City in Film
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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 around the world.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Urban Studies 253, Anthropology 379, Geography 351, Sociology 353.
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Urban Studies
394
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Overseas Field School in Sustainable Urbanism Part I
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Field research focusing on urban sustainability themes in regions outside North America. Group travel-study combined with formal instruction and seminars.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-7)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Co-ordinator.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Urban Studies
395
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Overseas Field School in Sustainable Urbanism Part II
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Field research focusing on urban sustainability themes in regions outside North America. Group travel-study combined with formal instruction and seminars.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-7)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Program Co-ordinator.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Urban Studies
451
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Planning in the Canadian City
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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:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Urban Studies 253 or Geography 253.
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Urban Studies
461
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The Transit City
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An exploration of the relationships among public transit, urban form, and land use planning and policy in the context of challenges such as climate change, energy shortages, widespread urbanization and traffic congestion.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Geography 341, 351, or 451.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Urban Studies 461 and 505.03 will not be allowed.
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Urban Studies
501
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Research in Selected Topics
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Supervised individual study of a special topic.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Notes:
Students should contact the Department of Geography well in advance of the first day of classes to arrange an independent study course.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Urban Studies
505
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Special Topics in Urban Studies
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An examination of selected topics in Urban Studies. See Schedule of Classes for current topic(s).
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Fourth Year Standing as an Urban Studies Major or Minor.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Urban Studies
591
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Capstone in Urban Studies
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Capstone course applying the broad interdisciplinary training of the Urban Studies Program to selected problems in urban studies. Collaborative research and analysis is stressed.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
90 units (15.0 full-course equivalents) and admission to the Urban Studies Major or Minor.
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION