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ARC 211 : American Diversity And Design

Credits: 3
Semester: SP
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Type: LEC

An introductory course and approved American general education course.

Examines the history and diversity of cultural experiences within the United States and their attendant environmental issues. Specifically, the course concentrates on the ways in which our physical and media environments affect various populations in the U.S. and, in turn, the ways these populations have affected our environments. It introduces students to eight issues of U.S. diversity: race, ethnicity, gender, class, age, physical ability, cognitive ability, and religion. Writings, films, products, graphics, electronic media, buildings, and environments by and about diverse U.S. individuals and groups are examined. The U.S. history of our diverse physical and media environments are analyzed using theories and principles related to inclusive design. Open to non-majors.

Class Schedule: Fall 2009

Class Schedule: Spring 2010