INTS 202 - Architecture of the City: Classic to Contemporary

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Interdisciplinary Studies

Description:

This interdisciplinary course focuses on the Architecture of a host city or cities. A specific host city or cities will be selected for each semester that the course is offered. An example host city could be Barcelona, Spain or Paris, France or Rome, Italy. This travel study course is taught primarily on-site and includes site tours and in-person observations to provide an understanding of the architecture of the host city. Students will experience architecture from several time periods that have influenced design throughout the world. Representative projects include monuments, outdoor spaces, and museums, civic and religious buildings, along with historic and contemporary structures. The course will include a study of the architectural design, style and urban context. Students will be required to prepare on-site sketches or photography or video and reflective journaling about each day's experience while abroad. CORE: SIT.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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