The majority of the world's population now lives in cities. Course explores the origins and history of cities in global south (Latin America, Africa, Asia), with particular attention to colonialism and its effects on contemporary inequality and democracy. Looks at questions of citizenship, governance, informality, democracy, and the role of civil society, in dealing with challenges of urban inequality and climate change. Effective Fall 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Critical Thinking, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Social Inquiry I.

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