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    Global Cities, Public Memories

    Resource type: Course moduleInstructor: Padmini BiswasTitle: Doctoral LecturerDepartment: Urban StudiesCourse: URBST 206 Global Cities I am attaching a lesson plan for a module in my URBST 206 Global Cities class, called “Global Cities, Public Memories.” Students will visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, then design a monument that honors their history here in Queens (or a place significant to them). Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of how global flows of capital, ideas, people, technology, and media impact and are represented in global cities like New York. Articulate the complex interplay between global events, local experiences, and the construction of public memory. Develop critical thinking skills regarding the design, purpose,…