GE 335 - Sociocultural Aspects of Design

Institution:

Chaminade University of Honolulu

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Description:

This course is designed to provide students with a background in cross-cultural aspects of both exterior and interior design. The main emphasis is on the use of space and symbolism as both conscious and subliminal forms of communication within a cultural and ritual context. Topics include: symbolic and cultural templates on the image of the home; geomantic/feng shui logic inexterior and interior layout in different cultures; analysis of how pervasive cultural aspects of design, especially spatial and symbolic, are in all societies; the power and significance of symbols and icons in human habitation. The major areas from which course material is drawn include the Americas (both pre-contact and Euroamerican), East Asia and the Pacific. This course meets the Behavioral Science student learning outcomes: 2) human and cultural Diversity; 3) social and individual dynamics; 4) the relationship between the self and the group. Fulfills interdisciplinary course requirement. Cross-listed as ID 335. Course offered annually in the Spring semester.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.chaminade.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 735-4711

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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