Course Description
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Course Name
Art and Architecture of the Colombian Caribbean
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Host University
Universidad del Norte
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Location
Barranquilla, Colombia
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Area of Study
Architecture, Latin American Studies, Studio Art
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Contact Hours
48 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Art and Architecture of Colombian Caribbean is programmed to encourage the student to get in contact with the roots, ramifications and current issues of architecture, art and culture in our Caribbean region.
Subject Description
Art & architecture In the Caribbean Colombian Basin is programmed to encourage the student to get in contact with the roots, ramifications and current issues of art, architecture and culture in the Colombian Caribbean region.Justification
Architecture, sculpture, painting, writing, photography, film making, music, dance, gastronomy and of course where all of them meet; the Carnival as one of the most important cultural expression.
The student will be guided to explore, understand and experience the cultural web as a whole in their connections and how them nourish the environment and our roots to make of us, Caribbean?s.Knowledge areas to develop
Institutional basic skills: Aesthetic. Social framework and individual comprehension. Communication skills. Social and ethnic thinking.
Professional skills: Criteria to relate to Caribbean culture. Understanding the Caribbean region and its cultural expressions Appreciation of cultural weaknesses and strengths.General objective of the subject.
The subject will be directed to: Explore from a cultural point of view the social environment around the Caribbean region. Analytical thinking on climate and geography in the formation of culture. Architectural styles from prehistory to our days under a historic perspective. People and art of the Caribbean throughout history.Learning Results
At the end of the class the student must be capable of:
Knowledge (To Know)- Recognize the sub cultural components of the Caribbean region
- Environment, human being, environment
- Understand Caribbean?s, relation to life
Skills (How to do)
- Effective approach to social and cultural environment
- Familiarity with signs and symbols
Attitude (How to be)
- Interaction without losing personal perspective
- Understand how Caribbean Culture would influence you.
- Pro activity to daily life in The region.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.