This course examines theories of urban development and features of urbanism as a way of life, focusing on processes of urbanisation and metropolitan development in both the developed world and in the developing world. It considers the urban transformation of predominantly rural societies, highlighting the implications of the rural-urban divide and issues related to urban poverty, housing and urban renewal. The course also discusses the rise of global cities and informational cities--and the rise of the creative city--with emphasis on the competition between cities in attracting trade, talent and tourists and the potential collaboration between them in addressing problems engendered by the global economy and international migration.
| AUs | 3.0 AUs |
| Grade Type | |
| Prerequisite | HS1004, HS2005, HS2001, HS2003, HS2004, HS2002 |
| Exam | 3 December 2026, 9.00 am - 11.30 am |
The Exam information shown may be subject to changes. Students are to check the finalised exam timetable with exam seat information, which will be available at the 'Examination Seating Arrangement' webpage, 2 weeks before start of examination.
Prerequisite Graph
Required first
HS1004Doing Social ResearchHS2001Classical Social TheoryHS2002Doing Social ResearchHS2003Economy & SocietyHS2004Culture, Self & IdentityHS2005Organizations & Organizational ChangeCities & Urban Life
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| 930 | COMMON LEC (LEC1) 0930-1120 Mon LT28 | ||||
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| 1100 | |||||
| 1130 | |||||
| 1200 | |||||
| 1230 | 19961 TUT (T1) 1230-1320 Mon LHS-TR+42 | ||||
| 1300 | |||||
| 1330 | 19962 TUT (T2) 1330-1420 Mon LHS-TR+42 | ||||
| 1400 | |||||
| 1430 | 19963 TUT (T3) 1430-1520 Mon LHS-TR+42 | ||||
| 1500 | |||||
| 1530 | 19964 TUT (T4) 1530-1620 Mon LHS-TR+42 | ||||
| 1600 |