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This course will develop your understanding of the geographic nature
of urban systems
This course will develop your understanding of the geographic nature
of urban systems and the internal spatial patterns and activities
within cities. Particular emphasis is placed on the US and Canadian
experience, although some examples will be occasionally drawn from
other regions of the world. The course will explore: (1) system of cities
? their location, distribution, functions, and competition; (2) their
internal structure ? the location of activities within urban areas,
including housing, economic activities and social geography; and
(3) shed light on the major issues and problems facing contemporary
urban society.
Be prepared to explore the wealth of information provided to you and do
the necessary connections yourself, in the way you better understand
them.
A professionally designed class with clear aims. Unfortunately, the
student requirements are not clear enough and it is left upon the
student to explore them. Be prepared to spend endless hours in the
library waiting in line to see the only copy of the movie you are required
to see as a Class Participation assignment.
The main focus will be the American Cities, with little if none mention of other cities. There is the exception of English cities, as the professor is from England and of Australian cities, which is inevitable since the textbook is written with Australia in mind.
Be prepared to explore the wealth of information provided to you and do the necessary connections yourself, in the way you better understand them. Which is the correct way to educate students, in my personal opinion.
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