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Barcelona: Past & Present
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA CAPA Barcelona Center
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Primary Subject Area: History
Other Subject Area: Architecture
Instruction in: English
Course Code: HIS370BCN
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Some Spanish or romance language ability and a capacity for historical analysis
DESCRIPTION
The main objective of this course is to provide you with a clear understanding of the social, political and historical "evolution" of Barcelona from ancient times to our present days so you may grasp a solid sense of the spirit of Barcelona as a modern, cosmopolitan open city. To understand Barcelona today you will have an overview of the most important cultural influences that have modeled this city over the last 2000 years.
You should also develop a critical analysis of urban plans by getting to grips with city maps and understanding their economical, social and cultural influences throughout the world. The critical study and visual conception of urban planning projections together with constant comparisons to your home cities will provide you with the basic tools necessary for considering "the City" as one of the most important expressions of human organization.
You should also develop a critical analysis of urban plans by getting to grips with city maps and understanding their economical, social and cultural influences throughout the world. The critical study and visual conception of urban planning projections together with constant comparisons to your home cities will provide you with the basic tools necessary for considering "the City" as one of the most important expressions of human organization.
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