CORE 003 SC - Social Change and Migration

Urbanization and migration are two interrelated forms of social change that influence human development. Urbanization and concomitant sociodemographic shifts alter cultural values and adaptive norms; migration, which is commonly motivated by individuals’ hopes for enhanced life conditions, introduces new cultural values and norms. This course examines complex and dynamic ways in which social change, in the forms of urbanization and migration, interact with human development from a global perspective. We will explore stories and lives of individuals and families in changing sociocultural settings, drawing on personal narratives, empirical evidence, and theoretical frameworks across multiple disciplines including psychology, sociology, public policy, and international relations.

Course Credit: 1.0

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