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- Oaxaca, Mexico
- January 26-May 3, 2009
- Undergraduate architecture majors studying for BA or BS in architecture
- Resident credit
- Field study
- Hotel
- No language prerequisite
- Sponsored by College of Design
Description OAXACA was selected for our study abroad program because of the high quality
architectural context that it provides for our studies.
OAXACA is located in the confluence of three mountain valleys 250 miles south of Mexico City. The city dates from 1529 when the Spanish first drew the outline of OAXACA's central square ground.
Today, OAXACA is well known as a city that has preserved its historic architectural heritage and as a city of the arts. The buildings of the city's center date from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Many of Mexico's most important museums as well as artists including Rafino Tameyo, Rodolfo Morales, and Francesco Toledo reside in OAXACA.
OAXACA's Zocalo, the central square, is among the finest public spaces in the world; the courtyard buildings that form the majority of the structures of the city provide a rich learning resource for our studies; the city is powerfully demarcated by the mountains that surround it; and it is a city that is easily and rewardingly negotiated by pedestrians.
The city is surounded by villages that each specialize in a specific craft. Within an easy day trip of the city are villages that weave rugs, make pottery, carve wooden animals, and make paper. Mounte Alban, Yagoul, and Mitla are ruins of pre-Hispanic civilizations that are located within an hour of the city. Beaches are 6 1/2 hours away by bus (cheap fares) or 45 minutes by air (expensive).
The climate is mild year around with temperatures of 75 degrees during the day and 60 degrees in the evening. January is clear while February, March, and April have a scattering of cloudy days.
Contact Professor Lance LaVine or visit the programs website at http://arch.design.umn.edu/thecity.htm for more information.
Curriculum
Choose from courses including Architecture Design Studio, Topics
in Architectural Theory, and Spanish. Check with CDes for exact
course listings. Graduate credit information available upon request.
Instruction in English by University of Minnesota faculty. Typical
credits: 15 per semester.
Eligibility & Application
Open to undergraduate architecture majors studying
for BA or BS in architecture. Applications reviewed until mid-October
deadline.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into
the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education
Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review.
Study Abroad
in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a
major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting
a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special
recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this
program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.
Estimated Cost
The program fee includes tuition and registration fees, orientation, and international health insurance. It may also include airfare, housing, excursions, and some or all meals. Please check with the faculty leader for the program fee and what is included.
Financial
Aid & Scholarships
Most financial
aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students
are eligible for more than $500,000 in study
abroad scholarships. Visit the financial
resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships
for study abroad.
More Information
To apply, go here or for more information
on this program c ontact Professor Lance LaVine or visit the programs website at http://arch.design.umn.edu/thecity.htm for more information.
Last modified on March 12, 2009 |