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Course Content

The objective of this course is to give students an introduction to issues of historic preservation. Issues of Historic Preservation, GHPR 479/592, is a course intended for both students who have had classes and experience in historic preservation and those who have not. Material will be presented in a way meaningful to both.

The course will consist of readings, case studies, assignments and an interactive downtown revitalization simulation. Readings will be from Prof. Tyler's book, Issues of Historic Preservation, which will be available online. Students will participate in online discussions covering course readings, and will be expected to provide thoughtful response and critical analysis. Students will also participate in the "Rivertown Simulation," an ongoing exercise looking at issues of revitalizing a fictional historic downtown.

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Topics include:

• Why all this fuss about saving old buildings, anyway?
• Historic architectural styles - Being an architecture detective.
• The local, state and federal roles in preservation - Who's in charge?
• Architectural design in a historic area - What is good? What is ugly?
• Economics of preservation - How to make money with old buildings.
• Legal considerations - What are the rights of property owners?
• plus... case studies, personal experiences, guest participants.

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Grading

Grading will be based on a series of assignments (60% total), a researched, essay-format final exam (25%), and participation in class discussion (15%). Assignments will be submitted via U.S. Mail.

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Other

This course uses Internet, and the discussion conference WebCaucus, for regular communication. An assumption is made that not all students have a similar degree of comfort in using this technology initially. A two-week "flex" period is allowed at the beginning of the term for students and the instructor to get used to the format, and settle in to our Internet "classroom." Every effort will be made to minimize distractions from technology concerns, and to keep the focus on course topics.