School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyCities: Introduction to Urban StudiesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101589.2
Discipline: HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101342 - The Urban Context
About this Unit
This unit is a keystone in the Geography and Urban Studies major. It aims to introduce students to the major urban challenges that will shape our society in the future and to the major substantive concerns in the field of urban management and planning It will develop students' understanding of how their own urban experiences are shaped by broader historical, cultural, economic, and social forces, and will enable students to compare the Australian urban context and issues with those in other world regions.