Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size40 studentsCredits3 Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0DescriptionSociological theories of urbanization and urbanism in historical and comparative perspective. Exploration of the accelerating scale and consequences of urbanization as a global phenomenon, examining the corresponding shifts in the re-organization of space and society. Patterns of industrialization, segregation, suburbanization, globalization and gentrification in historical and cross-cultural perspective Focus on how communities and social movements develop in relation to these processes. Total of 54 hours lecture.Usually HeldTue Thu 1:00pm–2:25pm, Mon Wed 12:15pm–1:40pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:25pm 