HIST191 Principles of Historic Preservation
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Historic Preservation
- I. Course Number and Title
- HIST191 Principles of Historic Preservation
- II. Number of Credits
- 1 credit
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 750
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Students may be required to take a personal and/or group field trip.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course presents key themes related to historic preservation as a field of cultural heritage. Grassroots organizing to preserve places of historical and cultural importance is examined with an eye to heritage stewardship. Students consider local, state, and federal regulations related to preservation action and what makes old places "historic."
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Upon completion of the course, successful students will be able to:
- identify key themes in the history of the preservation movement;
- explain how authenticity shapes preservation work with historic resources;
- discuss the spectrum of threats and opportunities for the historic resources in the context of changing social, political, economic, and/or environmental priorities; and
- distinguish among the roles federal, state and tribal, and local governments play in preserving the built environment.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
The following thematic topics will be incorporated into the course:
- Authenticity: historic preservation and the stories the built environment tells us
- Preservation history: key people, events, legal cases
- Local, state, and federal agencies in preservation practice
- Significance and integrity: examining the built environment and determining what is "historic"
- Communities and stewardship: application of preservation practices in support of diverse and evolving cultural heritage(s)
- New dimensions in preservation work, from climate change to social justice to big data
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Attainment of course learning goals may be assessed by one or more of the following:
- Written assignments
- Discussions
- Quizzes
- Case study analyses
- Research-based reports
- Field experiences
- Presentations
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date -9/17; Revised 2/22/22