Spring Course on Chicago

Sociology 125-001 SP26
Chicago Urban Metropolis with Dr. Alma Begicevic

Join us for an immersive journey through the heart of Chicago-a city shaped by struggle. creativity. and community.

This course explores Chicago's dynamic past and its ongoing story of growth and transformation. 
Together. we'll trace the histories and contributions of Indigenous, Black, Latino, Japanese, Muslim, Italian, German, Jewish, Ir1sh, and many other communities that form Chicago's cultural mosaic.

You'll engage with the city's revolutions In labor, racial justice, and social movements to understand how these forces have defined urban life and citizenship.

We'll examine the processes of urbanization. beautification, and city planning that have continually reshaped Chicago's landscape-from architecture and public transportation to civil engineering and infrastructure. You'll also explore the city's vibrant music. food. and creative scenes, seeing how everyday culture expresses ident1ty, resistance and innovation.

Why take this course? Because it offers a hands-on, interdisciplinary understanding of how diversity, activism. and design intersect in one of the world's most influential cities. Whether you're drawn to history, social justice, politics, law, or cultural studies, this class invites you to see how Chicago's past and present inform its future.

Enroll now and become part of Chicago's ongoing story. Discover the resilience, creativity, and complexity that make this metropolis a living laboratory for urban sociology.