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AR-489: Urban sociology

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Ce cours a pour objectif de familiariser les étudiants à la sociologie urbaine à partir du prisme du logement. Il permet de naviguer entre les concepts, outils et méthodes qu'elle propose pour penser l'évolution concomitante des modes de vie et de l'organisation spatiale et politique du territoire.

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Instructor

Fiona Ines Del Puppo

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/urban-sociology-AR-489

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http://go.epfl.ch/AR-489

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Fiona Ines Del Puppo

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/urban-sociology-AR-489

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/AR-489

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Lectures in this course (31)

Introduction to Urban Sociology and Habitat

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

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.

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.

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.

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