At the end of the course the student:
- knows the basic elements of the development of the sociological elaboration on the urban phenomenon
- knows the conceptual and analytical tools for the study of urban cultures;
- knows the methodological and substantive issues that illustrate the link between economic and cultural phenomena in contemporary cities ;
- is able to critically evaluate and discuss urban policies and politics;
- is able to communicate and interact with specialized and non-specialized audiences
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The course will open with an exploration of the students' knowledge and imaginaries with respect to the course themes and will then develop through the combination of lectures, reading and discussion of classics urban sociology; films and documentaries; seminars held by guests.
The exams will be held in written form and will be based on 5 open questions (on the manual and monograph) to be answered in 2 hours. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths (6 points per question).
The evaluation criteria will take into account the following elements: relevance and completeness of the answers; mastery of the concepts and rigor in their use; critical skills and richness of arguments; clarity of presentation and ownership of language; correctness in terms of syntax and grammar.
Attending students can agree with the professor on a short essay (around 30.000 characters), in full or partial substitution to the written exam.
The course will present the essential elements of the reflection that the social sciences have developed on cities and urbanization.
The lessons will therefore deal with both theoretical reflections and empirical analyses, from the origins of urban sociology up to some fundamental issues concering contemporary cities.
In particular, the course will be structured on two levels: one relating to the representations of the city and its inhabitants and one relating to the political and economic dynamics of its development. A specific focus will be devoted to the role of philanthropic actors in the development, the government and the study of the city.
The professor will communicate with the students via email through the e-learning area, to which all students must promptly register.
All students are required to periodically consult the e-learning area and check for instructions and teaching materials.
The program is valid for both attending and non-attending students.
Erasmus students and students with PDP or PEI are invited to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course.
