Over the past 150 years, the world has transformed from one where most people lived in small towns and rural areas, to one dominated by forces of industrialization, migration, and globalization. The majority of the world now lives in city centres, which means that our daily lives are very much affected by the nature of our urban spaces.
This course will explore the development of cities in all corners of the world, and the different factors that make each one unique. Our cities are windows into the daily life, history, culture, and community values in locations around the world. Students should take this course if they are interested in studying: |
Issues related to social justice, inequality and the environment. We will look at:
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This course is a great opportunity for students to learn about global cities and urban spaces, as well as the communities and issues facing our own local urban environment here in the Lower Mainland. We will explore neighbourhoods like Hogan's Alley, Chinatown, and Little Italy to study migration patterns and community experience.
While urban environments are home to great inequality, they are also hopeful and innovative spaces that promote communal living and green technology. We predict that the development of sustainable city centres will be the key to combatting the environmental challenges of the future. They are spaces where diverse communities can gather and develop, and where we can share our cultures, histories, and values with each other.
This is a Ministry course that meets the graduation requirements for a senior Social Studies course. This course is open to any students in grades 10-12 that have completed Social Studies 10. Have more questions? More info at: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/social-studies/12/urban-studies