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Simon Hinman Wan
ARCH 151
Seattle Campus

Appreciation of Architecture II

Historical survey of the architecture of Western civilization. For nonmajors.

Class description

This 5-week (Term A only) course is an introductory survey of the history of Western architecture from the height of the Italian Renaissance, circa 1500, to the twenty-first century.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

1. Lectures with slides 2. Images presented in class are posted online for review 3. Textbook: The Story of Architecture by Patrick Nuttgens

Recommended preparation

Class assignments and grading

1 short written assignment (2-3 pages), worth 20% of final grade

Midterm and final, each 40% of final grade. NOTE: THERE ARE NO MAKE-UP TESTS.

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Simon Hinman Wan
Date: 06/20/2011