Course Catalog - 2014-2015

     

ASIA 345 - URBAN LAB DUBAI

Long Title: COMPARATIVE URBAN POLITICS AND POLICY LAB DUBAI
Department: Asian Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): POLI 362 OR POLI 562 OR POLI 464
Description: The course examines the dynamics of urban politics and policy in an emerging global city - Dubai. In addition to social, political, and economic issues, we will focus on history, culture, language, architecture and the arts. Weekly class sessions will include case studies, guest lectures, and group work on research projects. The lab also features an 8 day field research trip to Dubai. Department Permission Required.Cross-list: POLI 345.