How have cities contributed to the progress of globalisation over the past two millennia? This unit analyses a series of major world cities, examining their histories, contemporary situation, and emerging or possible future development scenarios. The overarching theme will be the historical and contemporary role of cities as drivers of economic and social change, with a sub-theme around the idea of cities as centres of cultural interaction. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Seamus O'Hanlon
Prerequisites: A first-year sequence in International Studies or History or permission
