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Classes with Costa Ricans at Veritas University - Winter 3 2009
History of Architecture

48
Language Level: High Advanced
History of Architecture [ARCH 403]
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Course taken with: Primarily Local Students
Veritas University (San José, Costa Rica)

Course Description

Area of Study

Courses with Locals

Hours & Credits

48

Hours of Instruction

3

Semester Credit Units

4

Quarter Credit Units

Prerequisites and Language Level

High Advanced
Prior to enrolling in courses at this language level, students must have completed or tested out of a minimum of five semesters (or seven quarters) of college-level Spanish at their home university in the U.S.

Overview

This course is a survey of architectural design through the historical development of
humanity. Students will reflect on the connection of ideological, aesthetic, and
constructive aspects in different cultural spaces through the theoretical and critical
revision of twentieth century designs and specific examples in Costa Rica.