SO 310 - Living Tokyo: Everyday Life in Urban Japan

This course explores Tokyo’s urban landscape through both theoretical frameworks and on-the-ground experience. Students engage with the city’s spaces and social dynamics through projects, site visits, and direct observation. From neighborhood design to everyday interactions, the course highlights how urban life in Tokyo reflects broader cultural, historical, and social forces.

Course Information

Discipline(s):

Sociology

Term(s) Offered:

Fall
Spring

Credits:

3

Language of instruction:

English

Contact Hours:

45

Prerequisites:

None

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