Theoretical Perspectives on Urbanization and Social Change

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This exam assesses understanding of urbanization theories including modernization, dependency, and world-systems theory, focusing on their impact on social structures and urban culture.

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Exam Details

Duration: 45 minutes

Prerequisites: Introduction to Social Theory, Urban Sociology, Research Methods in Social Sciences

Key Topics

Modernization Theory
Dependency Theory
World-Systems Theory
Social Change
Cultural Dynamics

Learning Outcomes

Articulate Key Urbanization Theories
Analyze Social Impacts of Urbanization
Evaluate Theoretical Frameworks
Provide Examples of Urban Change

Full Description

This exam focuses on key theoretical perspectives related to urbanization, including modernization theory, dependency theory, and world-systems theory. The emphasis is on understanding how these frameworks interpret the transformations of social structures in urban settings.

The significance of these theoretical perspectives lies in their ability to inform academic discourse and policy-making regarding urban development and social equity. Assessing urbanization through these lenses reveals insights into cultural dynamics and environmental impacts.

The exam will assess the student's proficiency in articulating the subtleties of urbanization theories and their implications. Candidates will be expected to critically engage with concepts, providing detailed examples and evaluations.

Students are encouraged to incorporate historical contexts and contemporary case studies to substantiate their arguments and clarify complex relationships between urbanization and social phenomena.

Sample Questions

How does modernization theory explain the process of urbanization?
In what ways do dependency theory and world-systems theory differ in their approach to urbanization?

Field: Social Sciences

Subfield: Rural and Urban Studies

Specialization: Urbanization Processes

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