Urban Sociology Course

This course focuses on two things. First, form student schemata about sociological concepts and theories related to the object of study of urban sociology, both formal and material; theoretical perspective; and study methods. After that, students are given an understanding of urban development theory, urbanization, suburbanization, reurbanization and over-urbanization, economic systems and activities, racial and ethnic relations, social and cultural systems, local politics, social problems, land tenure patterns and conflicts. Second, provide learning experiences for students in groups to carry out simple research to study urban problems. The results of the study are presented in a written report and presented in a seminar using power point. To achieve this competency, expository, explanatory and exploratory approaches are used.