GGRB05H3 Lecture Notes - Intranet, Human Geography, Quality Of Life
Document Summary
Over half of the human population now lives in urban areas. Cities are the dominant space and place for a number of key human activities and have become the centers of political, financial, cultural, and social capital. This course examines some of the historical and theoretical aspects that have helped shape the cities and towns that we see today. It will also examine the role of citizenship, institutions and governance in achieving higher levels of livability, sustainability, and prosperity. This course will primarily use the approaches and concepts within human geography to shed light on the consequences of a rapidly urbanizing planet. Also, the course will highlight and parse the contemporary issues and challenges faced by urban regions with a particular emphasis on the north american experience. Upon completion of the course, students should have acquired an introductory understanding of the contemporary issues facing urban regions, and improved their critical reading and writing skills.
