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Three-Week 2 Summer Session, 2024

Course description

This course is designed to introduce students to ideas and concepts that help explain the multi-faceted forces that shape cities, their growth and urban life within them. The course will use a workshop format that includes brief lectures, readings and discussions, and a sequence of exercises to learn the basic methods and collaborative processes used in urban studies and planning. Students will not just learn about issues related to urban sustainability and equity, they will also explore ways to engage and act to build better places. Grades will be based on overall class participation and assignments.

Even though this course is meant to be introductory. The content is not the same as any similarly-themed undergraduate classes at Cornell.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites. This course is geared towards precollege students.

Learning objectives

The topics that will be covered in this course should serve the student to observe, examine and navigate cities through a different lens – we start with how the city is perceived, then uncover the physical elements that make up the city assemblage (infrastructure networks, services, transportation, public spaces), and finally, discuss the historic forces that have shaped cities. We will identify and discuss some of the challenges and barriers in cities, as well as past approaches to address them and their implications.

This class also offers one workshop class, where students will learn the basics of basic design software.

EVALUATION

Grades will be based on overall performance and three student presentations. For more detail, please see course schedule below.

Course materials

All readings will be available on Canvas@Cornell (http://login.canvas.cornell.edu/). Go to the class’s webpage and click on “Modules”. Some of these readings will be scanned – if they are not legible, please let me know.

Expectations

To be successful in this course, I ask that you focus on five key things.

· Prepare. This course asks that you prepare for class and review content on a daily basis. My role is to guide you and facilitate discussion, but you will contribute to the conversation through your participation. Individual assignments are key opportunities to practice applying what you know.

· Actively participate. To succeed in this class, you must be focused and involved, offering your comments, questions, feedback, and answers. Your participation grade will be derived from in-class activities you will hand in. Take steps to avoid distractions. During class discussions, please turn off your cell phone and other electronic devices so you can focus on discussion.

· Be respectful. In this course, we will be exposed to a variety of viewpoints, values, and opinions that may differ from our own. All students in this class should feel comfortable expressing their viewpoints and concerns. We are each an important part of creating the atmosphere that makes this possible.

· Act with integrity CRP 1111 THE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE CITY 2024Prolog . Your instructors and fellow students expect you to choose to act with integrity in all your classes, including this one. For clarification, see the Essential Guide to Academic Integrity.

· Assignments. Students must provide sources and citations in their assignments, especially for facts and using somebody else’s work as a reference.

Grading

· Participation (42.5%)

o Readings. Readings are assigned almost every day. The following day, we will dedicate a slot during the class to address questions and exchange impressions with the class.

· Assignments (42.5%)

o Homework. Homework will be assigned every day. It should be submitted by 10 AM (Eastern Standard Time) on the following day. Every class we will dedicate a slot to talking about what you did for the assignment.

· Final Exam (15%)

o Details will be provided later in the semester.

In every class, we will spend approximately half the time on discussion. Class discussion is a vital learning component of this course, and it is important that everyone attends every class session in order to form. a vibrant learning community.

I take attendance at the beginning of class and look forward to seeing you there on time. Please come and see me if you have special circumstances (e.g., illness, difficult life events) that affect your participation.

Participation during class

Because this is a small class, full attendance and active participation during class discussions are important.

Below I detail how what I take into consideration:

· A/B: Always attends, completes the readings, and participates during class - raises questions that are relevant to lecture, readings or theme in class. The highest grade is reserved for students that also follow up on their fellow students’ questions or comments, always in a respectful manner. This contributes to a productive exchange of ideas, as it encourages your fellow students to share their own.

· C/D: Always attends, but there is little to no effort to read or participate during class. Student does not submit the assignments, and does not contribute questions or comments related to the lecture, readings or class topic.

· F: Misses class multiple times without a valid reason or letting the instructor know. Please remember that you only have three presentations during the semester, so you cannot rely on them to pass the class.

Presentations

You have mini-presentations during class about your assignments. These presentations do not require sophisticated visual aids, but one or two slides might help keep the class engaged. I will send some specific instructions ahead of time.

Any issues?

It is always possible to struggle with the readings or participating – that does not mean you are not making an effort, and I will take that into consideration. If you are facing any issues, please let me know so we can discuss how you can improve your participation