GOVT 4293

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GOVT 4293
Comparative Urbanization

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

For the first time in history, more than half of the world's people reside in cities. Why do people congregate in cities? How do states address urbanization, and how does urbanization affect states? This course investigates cities and their political economy. Particular emphasis will be placed on contemporary urbanization in the developing world, where most of the growth in cities is taking place.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: introductory courses in the student's major.

Breadth Requirement (GB)
Distribution Category (SBA-AS)
Course Subfield (CP)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 6293

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 16608 GOVT 4293   SEM 101

  • Government seniors/juniors given preference. This class fulfills the government major seminar requirement.

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