ANTH 394 is designed to provide you with an extensive overview of urban settlements, from their first appearance some 5000 years ago, to contemporary cities in the developing and developed world. As you proceed through the course, you will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the development of cities, their physical structures, the diversity of urban groups, and various urban social issues. You will also gain an understanding of the theoretical and methodological approaches taken not only by anthropologists, but also by geographers, sociologists, political economists, and social psychologists as they study cities and city life. Anthropology 394 is best described as having an interdisciplinary approach, but with a strong anthropological focus.