Critical Analysis of Urban and Economic Geographies

Undergraduate

Advanced study of the urban and economic geographies of 21st-century cities and their hinterlands, with special research projects in the Niagara Region. Possible topics include innovation, cultural economy, political economy, public policy and public space, brain-drain, population aging, deindustrialization, seasonal economies, high-tech manufacturing, retirement communities, youth poverty and long-term unemployment. Course Format: Seminar, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to GEOG (single or combined), GEOG (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have approval to year 4 (honours). Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3P45, GEOG 3P66 or permission of the instructor Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.