College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs at New Urban Based Summer Course Series Offers 6 Units in 10 Days
Today the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs announced a new “place based” course series entitled, “Investigate Boise.” The two course series held in downtown Boise offer students 6 units in 10 days. Both courses have an urban focus and will be crosslisted in communication, criminal justice, history, political science, sociology, and social work The courses may be take for graduate, or undergraduate credit.
The first course, “Boise Part I: History, Politics, and Policy” runs June 15-19. The five day, forty five hour course studies the city’s function and form. Topics include housing, transportation, commerce, preservation, public art, and brownfield reinvestment. Evening activities include a Boise-noir back-alley walking tour.
The second course, “Boise Part II: City, Suburb, and Region” runs July 6-10. Like the first course it is intensive covering five days and forty-five hours of class time. This course explores the regional dynamics of annexation, conservation, and urban impact zones. Bus tours through the Boise Valley contemplate the suburban future of prime agricultural land.
For more information contact professor Todd Shallat. You can register for summer classes through BroncoWeb.
The College has put together a flyer which also describes the program in detail.
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