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Assignment 3: Urban culture and society Dr. J. R. Beaumont (Justin) Learners work in groups to address the following proposition: Urban poverty is the fault of the individual and is not a social phenomenon

Objectives that will be reached in this task

At the end of this assignment, learners will be able to: 1. 2. 3. Summarize central arguments and conceptual thematics on visual imagery in the interpretation of cities Compare and contrast concepts relating to injustices in urban areas Respond to the central proposition with reference to pros and contras, as well as reflect critically on the materials

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Learners in groups produce a 1000 word (max.) essay, including references, that addresses the numbered instructions and responds to the central proposition of the assignment 1. Read the chapter by Frederic Stout in the textbook, "Visions of a new reality: the city and the emergence of modern visual culture" (pp. 150-3) and summarize the main points and argument. What is the value of visual culture for analyzing social aspects of urban areas? Select one of the images at the end of Part 2 of the book (Plates 10-23) and critically assess how your interpretation of the image relates to the contributions to Part 2: Urban culture and society Read the book and online materials on homelessness and related concepts like slum, ghetto, skid row, then briefly summarize the meanings and differences of these terms, giving examples Click here to watch part 1 of the film about Skid Row in Los Angeles, here for part 2, here for part 3, here for part 4 and finally here for part 5. What are your observations? Why do we still have problems of poverty in cities of the Global North today? Explain your answer with reference to examples from the lectures, chapters in the book and other supporting materials including visual imagery.

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Support materials Evaluation criteria

Attendance on the course; textbook; online materials Learners should take the following criteria into account when completing the assignment: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See the assignment as ONE chapter in the development of YOUR Assignment portfolio as a whole Begin with the 5 step instructions Take each step in turn, relating your answers to the lectures, book and additional materials, and conclude the text by addressing the proposition above Pay attention to the quality of the language, the layout and presentation of the assignment and its readability Choose good illustrations that support the points being made Evidence of independent thought and creative thinking will be rewarded; there is no strict right or wrong answer Include a reference list using the Harvard System

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1 (ONE) point will be deducted from those assignments delivered later 9. ALL assignments (7) must be completed 10. A completed and signed Group evaluation form (see Manual in Nestor) must be included with each delivered assignment Feedback General lines of feedback by instructors at beginning of the next reflection session Detailed feedback on the Assignment portfolio as a whole possible during consultation with Martin Boisen, 29 January, 2014, 13:0016:00 Learner time investment Instructor time investment DEADLINE 14 hours 5 hours Tuesday 03 December, 2013, 17:00 Upload your assignments to Nestor Assignments