HIST197 The History and Theory of Historic Preservation

Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Historic Preservation

1. Course Number and Title

   HIST197 The History and Theory of Historic Preservation

2. Number of Credits

   3 credits

3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

   2250 minutes

4. Prerequisites

   None

   Corequisites

   None

5. Other Pertinent Information

   None

6. Catalog Course Description

   This course will survey the historical antecedents of the historic preservation movement in America and introduce students to its theoretical foundations.

7. Required Course Content and Direction

   1. Learning Goals:

      1. To identify the historical antecedents of the historic preservation movement
      2. To understand how Bucks County�s built environment reflects the national preservation movement
      3. To appreciate the rationale behind historic preservation theory and philosophy
      4. To communicate to the general public and governmental agencies the need for historic preservation at the local level

   2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. To identify the historical antecedents of the historic preservation movement
      2. To understand how Bucks County�s built environment reflects the national preservation movement
      3. To appreciate the rationale behind historic preservation theory and philosophy
      4. To communicate to the general public and governmental agencies the need for historic preservation at the local level

   3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

   4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      See Course Format

8. Teaching Methods Employed

   Class lecture, discussions, slides, projects, guest speakers, and field trips

Review/Approval Date -2/99