Module Overview
This module provides a background on urbanization, and walks you through the growth of world cities over time. An introduction to urbanization is provided through a series of videos about the origin of cities, population projections, and demands on infrastructure. You will also find examples from Toronto, London and Tokyo and from Lagos, Addis Ababa and Dar es Salaam. By the end of this module, you will be able to recognize the context and projections for urbanization in global cities and in African cities.
Topics:
- Origin of cities
- Population projections
- Demands on infrastructure
- Accommodating growing populations
- Examples of urbanization in global cities (Toronto, London, Tokyo)
- Examples of urbanization in African cities (Lagos, Kigali, Dar es Salaam)
Learning Outcomes
Overall: Recognize the context for urbanization in global cities and in African cities
- Recall the evolution of world cities
- Evaluate population growth in world cities
- Interpret the urbanization trends relative to the demands on infrastructure
Explore Module
Please note that this preview is intended for exploration purposes only. If you'd like to use this module in one of your courses, to ensure playback and tracking, you must upload the SCORM package (downloadable below) to your institution's Learning Management System (ex. Blackboard, D2L, Moodle, etc).
PROJECT FILES
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 Module 1 Assessment Answer Key |  Download File (17.61 KB) |
Dr. Nadine Ibrahim | CC BY |
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 Module 1 - Introduction to urbanization Growth of World Cities (SCORM Package) | Module 1 - Introduction to urbanization Growth of World Cities (SCORM Package) |
This SCORM package is the production version of this module. To use it, you must upload it into your institution's Learning Management System (or onto another platform that hosts and plays SCORM packages). Once uploaded, you can specify the settings for this module for your particular use within your class. Students will access this module from your institution's course environment. | CC BY |
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Module 1 - Introduction to urbanization Growth of World Cities (Rise Module) | https://rise.articulate.com/share/s7iB_HFnEYp365UiuO07cNUuS7lJaaO4 |
Dr. Nadine Ibrahim |
This module was built using Articulate Rise. If you would like to have access to edit this module, please contact the author. | CC BY |
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 Welcome to Module 1 | Welcome to Module 1 |
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The Origins of Cities | The Origins of Cities |
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Population Projections | Population Projections |
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Demands on Infrastructure | Demands on Infrastructure |
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