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Mexico Metropolises & Mexico City Studio
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July 6 - 20, 2006 |
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$2478 |
| Summary: |
Join the School of Planning to introduce yourself to Mexico’s rich and diverse
economic, political and social contexts and the various processes of urbanization and metropolis formation in this developing country! |
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| Location: |
GUADALAJARA JULY 6 - 9
Perhaps the most Mexican of Mexico’s cities Guadalajara is the second largest urbanized area in Mexico. The city refers to itself as the Silicon Valley of Mexico and is well know for its cultural and architectural traditions.
PUEBLA JULY 9 - 12
Although modern Puebla is highly industrialized, its historic downtown remains a Spanish-colonial treasure filled with elegant 17th and 18th century European architecture and art.
MEXICO CITY JULY 12 - 20
Mexico City is one of the largest in the world and is built on the ruins of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. It is the commercial, industrial, financial, political, and cultural center of Mexico. The World Congress of Schools of Planning will be held in the beautiful Palacio of Mineria in the Centro Historico July 12-16. In addition to paper sessions, roundtables, and displays, the program includes mobile workshops in Mexico City and the surrounding area. After the Congress students participate in the World Planning Studio July 16 - 20.
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Applicants must be committed and open to discovery and hands-on learning in a rich and diverse culture. The program is open to all students, regardless of major or university. Students from other universities are encouraged to attend, but must apply to ASU via the internet. Applications with a $150 (non-refundable) deposit is due by March 1, 2006. Click here for the online application. |
Academic
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A student-centered pedagogy will emphasize in situ observation, discussion with
practitioners, data collection, group reflection, and integration of theory with hands-on
experience. Final grades will be based on a combination of short trip writing assignments, a final team-based studio report and overall participation in discussions and day to day field activities.
Students can attend Part I (July 6 - 16) for three credits, Part II (July 12 - 20) for three credits or Parts I and II for 5 credits.
PUP 494/598 International Planning Practice
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Students will be housed in hotels or university residences to take advantage of local places of interest. |
| Cost: |
Cost of Program - $2,478 (subject to change) includes airfare (for students attending both Parts I & II), lodging, some meals, local transportation in Mexico, World Congress Fee, some course related excursions and studio use. Not included: ASU Tuition and fees , most meals, course materials and personal expenses. (The cost for students attending only Part II is $1,161, not including airfare or tuition) |
| For More Information Contact: |
Dr. Carlos Balsas
School of Planning
AED 77
Phone: (480) 727-7336
Email: Carlos.Balsas@asu.edu
Dr. Francisco Lara
School of Planning
AED 73
Phone: (480) 965-0496
Email: fcolara@asu.edu
Dr. Hemalata Dandekar
School of Planning
Phone: (480) 965-7167
Email: hema@asu.edu
Additional information about this program can be found at the following website:
Mexican Metropolises and Mexico City Studio: International Planning Studio and Travel Abroad
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