Faculty from the College of Architecture, as well as visiting critics, teach the courses. Students live, work, prepare meals, and occasionally host exhibitions of their work in the Center's facility provided by the city of Saintes. While primarily suited to architecture majors, students from other majors are considered and have successfully participated. Applicants should have at least a moderate use of French. Applicants should be fluent in French to take advantage of the program.
Housing is by the student's own arrangement.
Up to 6 credit hours. All available spaces have been filled. Contact either Dr. Paula Rechner or Dr. Abigail Hubbard if you want to be on the standby list. The establishment of the Asian American Studies Center offer the University of Houston opportunities to interact closely with our urban and ethnically diverse communities. The Asian American Studies Center also promotes the University of Houston's collaborative efforts with other outstanding academic institutions through the country and the world to provide quality teaching, research, and community outreach activities.