The College of Design, Construction, and Planning (DCP) will launch a newly developed course in Fall 2025 titled "Seeing Eurasia: Perceptions and Imaginations. Led by Dr. Hui Zou from the School of Architecture, the course features a series of guest lectures by international scholars from countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Canada.
This 3-credit seminar will offer students an opportunity to explore how cultural identities are imagined and expressed across East Asia and Europe through the lenses of architecture, literature, philosophy, and the arts.
This elective course delves into the rich cultural, aesthetic, and philosophical traditions of East Asia. The course is designed to bridge the interdisciplinary academic focus on architecture, art, religion, and literature with a cross-cultural perspective, showcasing the ways these disciplines reflect and shape cultural identities, historical narratives, and societal values across Eurasia. By exploring the intersection of Asian and European traditions, the course aligns with UF’s commitment to fostering global awareness and interdisciplinary learning. It seeks to provide students with a deeper appreciation of Asian aesthetics and their enduring influence on cultural and intellectual history.
The lectures explore the aesthetic and cross-cultural connections between architecture, art, literature, and economics across Eurasia, revealing how they shape and reflect cultural identity, social values, and historical memory through the lenses of perception and imagination.
Kudos to the School of Architecture and Dr. Hui Zou for developing such a great international coursework alternative!