Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - URB 463 E100

Diversity and Equity in Cities (4)

Class Number: 7330

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

    Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Prerequisites:

    30 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Explores diversity and equity in cities from an urban studies perspective. Examines how different social and identity markers (ethnicity, religion, race, gender, class, sexuality, disability or language) shape cities. The primary focus is Canada, but the course also takes a comparative perspective and looks at these issues outside Canada. Students with credit for POL 463 or URB 695 under the title "Diversity in Cities" may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is at the intersection of Canadian politics, public policy and urban studies. It deals with current public policy and governance challenges that Canadian cities face, particularly in the context of an increasingly diverse population. In exploring the diversity of Canadian cities, this course looks at how different identity and social markers (such as ethnicity, religion, race, gender, class, sexuality, disability or language) shape Canadian cities and how diversity is, in turn, shaped by public policies and local institutions. The primary focus is Canada, but we also look at these issues outside Canada.

Grading

  • Participation 15%
  • Written Assignments 60%
  • Oral Assignments 25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Available on Canvas

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.