ART 381/383 - The Art of Costa Rica

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Brescia University

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3 credit hours This course is a seminar/international travel course designed to be taken in combination with the Biology of Costa Rica (Bio 381/383) to create the interdisciplinary Art and Biology of Costa Rica. In art component of this course we investigate the art and cultural history of Mesoamerican Pre Columbian societies as it relates to contemporary Costa Rican culture. We also practice drawing from observation in the bio zones visited in completion of the biology component of the course. Itinerary includes museum visits and field observation in wide variety of tropical forests and marine environments. Activities include hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and swimming. No Spanish speaking skills required, but course would benefit anyone looking to improve their language skills. Please read catalog listing for Bio 381/383. Art 381 seminar 1 hr. credit/ Art 383 three week travel course 2 hrs Credit. Can fulfill 3 hrs of upper-level GER.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brescia.edu

Phone Number:

(270) 685-3131

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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