Lectures in course AR-489: Urban sociology

Introduction to Urban Sociology and Habitat

Explores the challenges of urban sociology, analyzing spatial transformations and the significance of moral, social, and political forms.

Institutionalization of Counter-Culture: New City Spirit & Cooperatives

Explores the institutionalization of counter-culture in urban settings.

Flexibilization and Rhythmic Pressures

Delves into flexibilization in different spheres of life, work flexibility, and the acceleration of life rhythms.

A Room for Independence: Urban Sociology

Examines the empowerment of women through domestic spaces as sites of independence and autonomy.

Squats and Participatory Housing

Examines the transition from traditional squats to modern participatory housing, exploring community dynamics, the role of women, and the intersection of architecture and social structures.

What is it to live? Understanding the concept of inhabiting

Explores the philosophical and sociological dimensions of inhabiting, emphasizing care, engagement, and sensory perception in living spaces.

Space and Politics of Life Together

Examines the resistance to capitalist models through the reappropriation of empty spaces to create temporary autonomous zones and emphasizes the importance of solidarity and activism in communal living.

Urban Sociology: Fieldwork and Analysis

Covers fieldwork activities in urban sociology, emphasizing the analysis of specific places through intimate experiences and thematic observations.

Observing Inhabited Spaces

Includes an exercise where students analyze and comment on photos of inhabited spaces.

Neighborhood Dynamics: Proximity and Social Interactions

Delves into neighborhood dynamics, exploring spatial proximity, social interactions, discrimination, and community relationships.

The Commodification of Counter-Cultural Forms

Explores the commodification of counter-cultural forms and the impact of capitalism on artistic expressions, urban spaces, and public policies.

Gender and Class in Housing

Examines gender and class intersectionality in housing, analyzing inequalities, access, and domestic dynamics.

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Qualitative Research Methods: Interview Preparation

Offers practical advice on conducting qualitative interviews, emphasizing trust-building and effective communication.

Habitat Exploration: Graphic Methods Introduction

Explores habitats through graphic methods, field survey techniques, and thematic analysis of household dynamics.

Introduction to Housing Survey Methods

Explores housing survey methods, including different interview types and the importance of ethnographic interviews.

Urban Lifestyles: Analysis and Qualities

Analyzes urban lifestyles, focusing on social relationships, daily activities, and the qualities of the environment.

Analyzing and Presenting Qualitative Data

Explores transcribing and analyzing interview data for sociological research purposes.

Introduction to Housing Survey Methods

Covers the preparation and conduct of interviews for gathering factual information about housing and sociological aspects.

Kitchen Stories: Colorful World Exploration

Explores the use of colors in film to convey emotions and set the mood.