Course Description
A comparison of international housing environments through site visits and first-hand experiences in an international setting. Basic terms and concepts about present-day family housing needs from the standpoint of health, safety, environment, finance, ownership, types of dwellings, and minimum standards.
Athena Title
Housing Intl Contemp Society
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will learn from experiencing the culture and life of the country they are visiting. Introduction to present-day housing needs within the international family and household. Understand the cross-cultural differences between the U.S. and other countries in terms of healthy homes, safety and security, home financing arrangements, dwelling types, and minimum property and building standards. Understand basic housing terminologies within other cultures.
Topical Outline
Home Building Process Abroad Types of Housing Tenure Government Approaches to Housing International Housing Styles Housing Financing Green and Sustainable Housing Practices Housing Affordability Economics and Demographics of Housing