SOC 311: Sociology of the Modern City

SOCIOLOGY University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 3.0 credits

Course Description

For the first time in history, more people in the world now live in urban areas than rural areas. This course explores urban places and urban people, in historical context and via current affairs, from our largest cities to the local level. It focuses in particular on these topics that impact urban places: suburbanization and sprawl; stratification, immigration, community, and organizations; population diversity, hop-hop culture, and racism; and, politics, globalization, planning and environmental issues. Cross-listed: AF AM ST 311/SOC 311. Prerequisites: SOC 101, 151 or 203 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.

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