ARTH 338 - W-City and Utopia:Introduction of History of Urbanism

Institution:

University of San Diego

Subject:

Description:

This course surveys the relation between social and physical space in the formation of modern cities, as well as in the formation of modern disciplines, city planning, and urban design. In PArt I, we will investigate of the new social ideas resulted in the birth of architectural/urban typologies in the 18th century such as the colony, the clinic, the prison, and the panorama. In Part II, we will study how the projects of social reform and political control shaped the grand urban projects and the "master plans" of the 19th and 20th century. This course is intended to introduce students to a history of ideas in modern urbanism and enhance their understanding of the city as a symbolic form.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sandiego.edu

Phone Number:

(619) 260-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.