POL-35003 credit hours
Globalization and City Politics
Political Science · 3 hrs Lecture
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Description
This course studies the process of globalization and its impact on urban politics. The growing power and world-wide mobility of corporations and money mean that important questions affecting cities are being decided in distant capitals. At the same time, national, provincial and local governments, as well as local communities, are responding to these developments. The course examines these political struggles.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and POL-3325.
Lecture
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.