Urban society has been studied in various social scientific
disciplines for several decades, but at the onset of the 21st century,
the exploration of the city has broadened its social and cultural
perspectives. Cities have become destinations for large-scale
migration, dense and diverse population centers, and global economic,
cultural, and political crossroads. As this process has developed in
the five continents, suburban and small urban communities have grown
concurrently to metropolitan life.  This course will take a
cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural approach to the exploration of
urban society. Students will discuss the varieties of contemporary
urban life, in different cultural contexts, among migrants, cultural
personnel, religious and financial communities. They will have an
opportunity to conduct a fieldwork exercise in Bloomington.

Readings
Eade J., Placing London
Fernea E., A Street in Marrakesh
Rotenberg R., Time and Order in Metropolitan Vienna
Rotenberg R. and McDonogh G., The Cultural Meaning of Urban Space
Sassen S., The Global City: New York, London, Tokyo

Course Requirements
1. For undergraduate students
-  Class diary in 4 submissions (40%),
-  Fieldwork exercise (10 to 15 pages, 45%),
-  Class attendance and participation (15%).
2. For graduate students
-  Class diary in 4 submissions (40%),
-  Fieldwork exercise (15 pages min., 40%),
-  Two oral presentations (20%).