The course presents and discusses the current international debate of urban studies with the aim to provide a wide knowledge of the main urban theories and to stimulate a critical knowledge of the contemporary urban phenomenon. Using a theoretical lens, the course mainly refers to the contemporary city and the dynamics of urbanization processes at different scales. A seminar activity is especially devoted to strengthening the following skills: (i) read and understand articles published in international multidisciplinary journals (Urban Studies, City, International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, etc.) and (ii) write a scientific text in the field of urban studies (writing style, argumentation mode, use of bibliographic sources, etc.).

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The course aims to present socio-technical approaches to urbanization processes, with special attention to economic growth, agglomeration effects, and urban inequalities. The lectures are organized as a dialogue between geography and economics approaches to urban and regional development. Three main topics are scrutinized: 1. Social sciences approaches to urban studies between critical urban theory and mainstream urban knowledge (3h); 2. Microeconomic features of urban development (Prof. Buzzacchi) (3h); 3. Differences, inequalities, and marginalities in the urban realm (3h).

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P.D.1-1 - Gennaio