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Explore the transformation of Paris and its suburbs through historical analysis, expert interviews, and comparative studies of metropolitan development.
Explore the transformation of Paris and its suburbs through historical analysis, expert interviews, and comparative studies of metropolitan development.
This comprehensive MOOC explores the evolution and transformation of the Grand Paris metropolitan area. Through a combination of expert interviews, resident testimonials, and archival footage, the course examines key aspects of urban development including economic growth, population dynamics, housing issues, transportation networks, and cultural initiatives. Students gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of metropolitan governance, social integration, and sustainable development. The course offers both historical context and contemporary analysis, making it valuable for anyone interested in urban studies, public policy, or the development of global cities.
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What you'll learn
Understand the economic and social dynamics of metropolitan Paris
Analyze population movements and migration patterns
Evaluate housing policies and urban development strategies
Examine transportation and mobility challenges
Assess security and environmental issues
Explore cultural and educational dimensions of urban life
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There are 7 modules in this course
This MOOC provides a comprehensive examination of the Grand Paris project, combining historical perspectives with contemporary challenges. Through six main sessions, students explore metropolization, population dynamics, housing issues, transportation systems, law enforcement, and cultural development. The course features expert interviews, resident testimonials, and comparative analyses with other major cities, offering practical insights into urban transformation and metropolitan governance.
Metropolization and Economic Growth
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Population and Migration
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Housing and Construction
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Transportation and Mobility
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Law enforcement and Environment
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Culture and Education
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Evaluation
Module 7 · 40 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Leading Scholar in Urban Sociology and Comparative Public Policy
Patrick Le Galès, born March 11, 1964, in Lamballe, Brittany, is a distinguished CNRS Research Professor of Sociology, Politics, and Urban Studies at Sciences Po Paris's Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics. He served as the founding Dean of Sciences Po Urban School (2015-2022) and has achieved remarkable academic recognition, including election as a Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy (2011) and member of Academia Europea. His academic journey includes education at Sciences Po Paris, Nuffield College Oxford (M.Litt.), and the University of Paris X Nanterre. His scholarly achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards including the CNRS Silver Medal (2018), the Stein Rokkan Prize (2002), and the CNRS Bronze Medal (1996)
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