SOC 016 - URBAN SOCIOLOGY

    Recent Professors
    Kathleen Dunn
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    39–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    Sociological 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 Held
    Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:25pm, Mon Wed 12:15pm–1:40pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:25pm