HIST 693: Historic Preservation

HIST 693-001: Historic Preservation
(Fall 2010)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W

Section Information for Fall 2010

From Washington’s Mount Vernon to Abe Lincoln’s birthplace and from Gunston Hall to Graceland, this course will explore the many faces of the historic preservation movement today. Designed to offer an introduction to the history and philosophy of the movement and its present structure, the course will also make forays into such related subjects as the social and cultural implications of preservation, the politics of preservation, and the challenge of interpreting historic sites. Students will be expected to read extensively on the topics of preservation and public history and actively participate in class discussion.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

General introduction to historic preservation in the United States, intended for interested citizen and to assist students in course and career choices. Explores development, present state, and future possibilities of historic preservation in the United States, with some reference to international aspects of preservation. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: 6 credits of U.S. history or permission of department.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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