Competitive cities in the global political economy
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: HPC215
- Dates: 17/10/24 - 07/11/24
- Time: 18:30 - 20:30
- Taught: Thu, Evening
- Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Caglar Ezikoglu
Course Code: HPC215
Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course delves into the complexities of urban life, analyzing how cities function both locally and globally, and their impact on culture, economy, and environment.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
• Historical development of cities
• Urbanization and globalization
• City planning and economy
• Social and economic dynamics
• Environmental challenges and sustainability
• Case studies of major global cities.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Understand the historical, cultural and economic significance of cities
• Analyse the effects of globalization on urban development
• Evaluate urban planning and sustainability practices
• Discuss the socio-economic dynamics within cities.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course suitable for all levels. No specific prior knowledge or skills are required, though an interest in urban studies or development studies is helpful.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be conducted through lectures with PPT slides, interactive discussions, and case studies from major global cities. Students will need to complete course readings, participate in group project but these are not obligatory. The most important issue is interactive lessons with in-class participation and you will be encouraged to share your thoughts and ideas during the course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No additional costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
HPC216 Cities and waste in the global economy
HPC217 Corruption and colonialism: how the past affects the present.
Dr. Çaglar Ezikoglu is an expert in international politics, Middle East and Turkish politics and political economy, with an MA from in European politics from the University of Sussex and a PhD in International Politics from Aberystwyth University in 2019. Widely published, he’s presented at numerous conferences around the world in the study of international politics. He currently teaches at the University of Birmingham in the Department of Political Science and International Studies and he has taught at the university level in the UK and Turkey. He has been teaching courses in political science, international relations, economics, history and sociology. He has been nominated for the Political Studies Association Sir Bernard Crick Teaching Prize and British International Studies Association Early Career Excellence Teaching Prize in 2024. He is the recipient of the competitive UK Global Talent Visa. At City Lit, Çaglar will teach politics courses, exploring the politics of cities, unions and strikes in the 21st century, Turkey, the Middle East and global political economy.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.