Use science fiction literature, film, and other cultural artifacts as a platform to launch an examination into the central concept of urban imaginaries. Discuss the politics (and potential) of urban representation as well as understand how urban imaginaries influence everyday urban life and the ongoing production of urban space and place. Only one of the following may be counted: American Studies 370 (Topic: Urban Imaginaries), 370 (Topic 79), Geography 320U, Urban Studies 321M. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.