Urban Poverty and Policy
Urban and Inner City Studies · 1 hrs Lecture | 2 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offered: Winter Only, Every Year
One shot a year. Offered winter term only, so a clash costs a full year.
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where UIC-2220 counts
Counts toward 6 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
Urban poverty is a growing problem throughout the world, including Canada. It is affected by a wide range of policies. This course examines urban poverty through the lens of these various policies, considering their origins, impact, adequacy and ideological character.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.