Come discover a unique French-European culture in North America!
Summer Session: June 11-18, 2013, University of Washington
URBDP 499B/600B or LArch 495
3 Credits
Last Day to register is May 10!
Comparative Urban Planning and Urban Design – Quebec, Canada and the U.S.
This course is open to juniors, seniors and graduate students for three hours of credit. It will be led by Dr. Fritz Wagner and Dr. Regent Cabana/ We will visit three Canadian cities–Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa–where a number of professors, government officials and other urban experts will give lectures and tours. We will look at the European influence as well as the distinctive Canadian French culture of these cities that make them unique in North America.
The course will examine similarities and differences between U.S. and Canadian cities, with a focus on current urban issues confronting communities in Quebec, Canada. We will study the physical layout of cities, urban design, urban growth, problems related to the environment, governmental institutions, as well as historical, social and cultural factors specific to Quebec cities and Ottawa. Students will write a paper on a topic related to urban issues encontered in Canada. Students fom universities in Washington State pay in-state tuition. Undergrad resident is $1,071 and graduate resident is $1,840. Undergrad non-resident is $2,754 and graduate non-resident is $3,542. Non-matriculated students can apply for “Summer Only” status here at UW, by going to http:/www.summer.washington.edu/summer/home.asp and clicking on “How to Enroll” in the left nav; there is a 460 application fee.
Estimated cost of the trip is $900-$1,200. Students pay items on own such as airmare, meals, lodging and ground transportation plus summer quarter tuition and fees and all personal items. No other fees. $250 scholarships available for first 10 students.
Contact Professor Wagner at 206-542-7459 or fwagner@uw.edu for more information.
