BARC ARCH 320 - Arch in Context:Barcelona thru the Ages

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the city of Barcelona and the architecture, urban planning and icons, which together form the international and local image of Barcelona. By analyzing the architecture and urban environment Barcelona we can gain a better understanding of the complex stories, ideologies, and myths that constitute the city's character and the metropolis that has emerged over two thousand years. This course will use a mixture of on-site visits; slide presentations, lectures, and readings to critique the city of Barcelona and its relationship to issues of nationalism, tourism, memory, and history. By studying the city of Barcelona students will have a greater understanding of the complex character of Barcelona and its history. Much of the history of any city can be read through a city's beloved architecture, avenues, and parks that are the pride of the citizen. (Barcelona, Spain, http://www.arcadia.edu/abroad/esBarcelona)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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