76-207
DiverCities
Multiculturalism and North American Cities
- Institution
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Taught
- Spring 2024
- Syllabus
- [Link to syllabus PDF]
Description
What does it mean to live in a city today? Specifically, what are the urban experiences of immigrant families spanning multiple generations, as well as sojourners like international students and transnational migrant workers? For people of color, what does it mean to claim a space in a global city of North America?
Urban living offers freedom, anonymity, and a diverse cultural tapestry to its residents. However, as it closely intertwines individuals from varied backgrounds, conflicts can arise, often stemming from nationalism and biases against different ethnic groups. It is through these encounters with people of diverse backgrounds that new understandings and innovative forms of cohabitation emerge. This course delves into the multicultural essence of urban spaces and the dynamics among diverse populations coexisting within them. We will specifically focus on three prominent multicultural cities in North America: Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto.