London-Paris Architecture Program
In this eight-week summer program beginning in London and moving on to Paris, students will study the historical development of architectural styles and aesthetics. Courses will draw on the art and architecture of the cities themselves and on their extraordinary museums. Through classroom lectures and local excursions in both cities, students will be asked to consider and account for points of similarity and difference in architectural detail and aesthetics. Students will spend four weeks in London, completing one course before moving on to the remaining four weeks in Paris to complete the second course. This program is ideal for students interested in art history, architecture and urban studies.
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AH 383 :Paris and its Architecture: From Monument to Urban Landscape (4 credits)
This course traces the development of Parisian architecture and urbanism from the Roman period to the present, with a strong emphasis on the 19th and 20th century development of the city. It is designed to offer the student a sense of the dynamic exchange between architectural form, urban development, architectural theory and the larger cultural and political history of Paris. The course prioritizes first-hand exploration of the city, which requires that students complete readings and arrive prepared to relate readings to the cityscapes we visit. The course will be divided between in-class seminars (1/3) and visits (2/3). Syllabus
Paris Libraries & Documentation Centers
Housing
Students will stay in the newly renovated, comfortable environment of the St. John’s Paris campus, located in the popular St-Germain district of Paris. The campus is situated within a six-story structure containing approximately 20,000 square feet of space offering a mixture of residences, classrooms, office and support space. Best of all, you have immediate access to the incomparable artistic, cultural and educational resources available only in Paris.
The adventure of this district lies in discovering the narrow streets and hidden squares that bring the city’s historic and literary associations to life. Dominated for centuries by a vast Benedictine abbey, St-Germain-des-Prés came into vogue in the early 20th century as a center of intellectual and artistic life, home to jazz clubs and literary cafés. Students will gain an understanding of French culture by being immersed in this artistic neighborhood. Though the recent arrival of designer boutiques is changing the neighborhood’s character, its narrow side streets still boast art galleries, bookstores and cozy café terraces.
Rooms: two single beds, wardrobes & desks per room, linens included, air-conditioned, WIFI, digital phones
Four showers, sink & toilets per floor
Meal plans available
Bilingual staff & 24h security & maintenance staff