HIS 2036 - History of New York City

Institution:

Manhattanville College

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Description:

Why does New York City look the way it does? How have its physical appearance and spatial organization changed over the last 200 years? What are the economic, political, and cultural dynamics that have shaped this city's development? What have been the visions for the city? How have its residents and visitors experienced its physical organization? This course seeks to answer these and other questions. Its main focus is on the city's public and private architecture, physical design and use of natural and material resources. Answers will be sought in required readings, documentary films and field trips around New York City. ( Fall '08)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.manhattanville.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 694-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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