YCMES Winter Session 2009

"Islamic Architecture and Urbanism in Yemen"

Three-Weeks - January 3-21

Tentative Cost: $1990*

*Costs include tuition, housing in shared room, weekly meal plan (breakfast & lunch), & local travel. 

Extra costs: international airfare (discounted tickets arranged by YCMES), single housing, and personal spending.

Estimated Cost with Airfare:

America (NYC, Boston, DC): $3790

Europe (London, Frankfurt, Paris, Rome): 1925€

Description:

The YCMES is offering a 3-week traveling course on Islamic Architecture and Urbanism in Yemen.  The course is taught by Prof. Nancy Um of SUNY - Binghamton University and is transferable to most universities for 4 credit hours. 

How to apply:

Download the Winter Session application here, fill it out, and send the application and accompanying documents to admissions@ycmes.org. 

*Please note if you have already been accepted into the PCMES program in the past, you do not have to resubmit a full application. 

Email admissions@ycmes.org for more information.

Course Description:

ARTS 241: Islamic Architecture and Urbanism in Yemen

This course will examine major monuments of architecture in their urban context dating from the rise of Islam through the twentieth century. While the class will focus on historic monuments, a range of contemporary issues will be explored, including the shaping role that recent reconstruction and renovation plays in modern urban landscapes, the iconic use of monuments as political tools, the ways that current inhabitants and users transform historic monuments for contemporary purposes and the impact of tourism on traditional cities. The course will consider both public and domestic structures, as well as cities and their urban fabric, and in a few cases works of art and material culture.

Tentative Course Syllabus

Instructor: Dr. Nancy Um 

Dr. Um's Website   Dr. Um's CV