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The Urban Experience
Course: HUM125

First Term: 2000 Spring
Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Examines the urban experiences` representation in and influence on the arts; considers such subjects as the physical environment of the city, language, ethnic diversity, values, perception of time and space, relationship between the individual and the community. Lecture and discussion on various art forms, including literature, visual arts, music, dance, film, and theater



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the evolution of the American city. (I)
2. Identify factors that contribute to the urban experience. (II)
3. Define and describe the urban experience. (II)
4. Analyze the representation and influence of the urban experience in selected works of art, drawn from a variety of mediums. (III, IV)
5. Identify specific ways in which art reflects the urban experience. (III, IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Evolution of the American City
II. Urban Experience
   A. Physical environment of the city
   B. Language
   C. Ethnic Diversity
   D. Values
   E. Perception of time and space
   F. Relationship between the individual and the community
   G. Work
   H. Recreation
   I. Other
III. Representations of the Urban Experience in Selected Works of Art
IV. Influence of the Urban Experience in Selected Works of Art
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  2/27/1996

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