GEOG 3050 Study Guide - Final Guide: Academic Dishonesty, Cultural Identity

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Geography
• Course: GEOG 3050
• Professor: Kate Parizeau

Document Summary

Undergraduate calendar description: this course examines different theoretical and policy perspectives of urbanization and urban development, as well as social, economic and environmental living conditions in cities of the global south . It refers to concrete examples of cities in their national and international context, paying due attention to diversity and the fluidity of urban-rural boundaries. Specific urban development issues, including migration, housing, employment, health and environment are also addressed. To familiarize students with both urban forms and social processes that occur in cities in the global south; To introduce students to a number of case studies of urban centres in the global south; To encourage and develop intellectual engagement with processes and outcomes of urbanization in the global south; To develop research, reading, and writing skills, as well as critical thinking. We will meet once per week for lectures. Some parts of the lecture will be dedicated to activities and films.