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Urban Politics
In this class we will discuss the structure and
workings of urban and local society and politics. In an age where public attention tends to be
focused on national and international levels of politics, our task is to
highlight the importance of local and urban institutions and processes on our
life and relationships. A variety of
issues that are a consequence of local political processes are examined,
including the distribution of power and influence, the representation of
citizen and group preferences, the conflict between the public interest and
private rights, and the distribution of public and private resources. We will also cover topics such as the
evolution of local government institutions, local economic development and
growth, cultural and ethnic conflict, and regional/metropolitan governance. In addition, we will explore how we as
citizens perceive urban life and politics as well as how the media (the news,
film, television) and academic thinkers depict how urban life is and/or how it should
be.
LECTURES (Powerpoint slides will be posted within 48 hours after the class meets)
Lecture 1
Lecture 2
Lecture 3 (Click here for PowerPoint Slides of Annotated Bibliography lecture)
*note there was a error in the syllabus. Danielson & Lewis will not be required reading.
Lecture 4
Lecture 5
Lecture 6
Lecture 7 - No Lecture - movie Miller's Crossing
Lecture 8
Lecture 9
Lecture 10
Lecture 11
Lecture 12 - Midterm
Lecture 13
Lecture 14 - Movie - "Do the Right Thing"
Lecture 15
Lecture 16
Lecture 17 - No lecture (Mock Caucus)
Lecture 18 - Movie - "Roger and Me"
Lecture 19
Lecture 20
Lecture 21
Lecture 22 - Watch Movie "American Beauty" - Max Neiman Forum Lecture 7:30pm
Lecture 23
Lecture 24
Lecture 25
Lecture 26
Lecture 27
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