HIST197 Historic Preservation
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Historic Preservation
- I. Course Number and Title
- HIST197 Historic Preservation
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Students may be required to take an individual and/or group field trip. It may be necessary to arrange personal transportation to and from the field trip destination.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course surveys the historical antecedents, theoretical foundations, and current issues in historic preservation practice.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- explain how historical resources (including the built environment, material culture, and cultural landscapes) inform the study of the past;
- describe the historical antecedents of the American historic preservation movement;
- differentiate among historic preservation theories and philosophies;
- interpret how a locality's historic preservation practices reflect national trends or standards in historic preservation; and
- synthesize arguments that communicate to the general public and governmental agencies the value of historic preservation.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
The following thematic topics are incorporated into the course:
- The Field of Historic Preservation
- The Built Environment as Historical Resource
- Giving Preservation a History: Antiquarianism to Modern Movement and Professional-Vocational Practice
- Public & Private Preservation: Past and Present
- Legal Framework for Preservation, including: Antiquities Act, National Historic Preservation Act, USDOT Act, National Environmental Protection Act, Archaeological & Historic Preservation Act, Archaeological Resources Protection Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
- Administration of Preservation: Commissions, Review Boards, CLGs, and SHPOs
- Preservation Today: Practice & Advocacy at Federal, State, Local Levels
- Theories of Historic Preservation
- Authenticity, Context, and Significance as Preservation Ideals
- Designation of Historic Places; Historic Districts & Ordinances
- Benefits of Preservation: Artistic, Historic, Social/Cultural, Environmental, Economic
- Rural, Small Town, and Landscape Preservation
- Cultural Landscapes, Memory, and Memorialization
- Why Old Places Matter: Evolving Issues and Challenges in Preservation
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Attainment of course learning goals is assessed by one or more of the following:
- Written assignments
- Discussion responses
- Quizzes
- Case study analyses
- Research-based reports
- Field experiences
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 2/99;4/20 New Core 8/2015; Revised 3/2020