Sensational Cities

Cities have developed over thousands of years. From small settlements to outstanding conurbations. From the slums of Mumbai to the modern development of Dubai this topic explores the increasing popularity of cities. Students will follow a journey from the learning the services and functions of cities to exploring the vast, overpopulated megacities. The first series of lessons investigates cities in the UK, the establishment, decline and economic growth of essential cities such as London, Birmingham and Newcastle, The later parts of the topic explore cities around the world, including Mumbai, Lagos, Los Angeles and Singapore.