Course Description
Issues in heritage conservation from an international perspective, including the evolution of theory and practice and its application in cities and countries outside of the United States.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Undergraduate students will complete three book reviews and submit.
Graduate students will complete four book reviews, one of the
four must be "Policy and Law in Heritage Conservation." Graduate
students must complete and present a research paper to class and
will have one additional essay question on the final exam.
Athena Title
INTL HERITAGE CONS
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
A student successfully completing the course will be able to: ..understand the theoretical basis of international heritage conservation ..trace the evolution of principles and practices from earlier centuries to the present ..demonstrate a working knowledge of key international preservation organizations and instruments ..describe conservation principles and practices in a cross section of international cities and countries ..compare and contrast international approaches to those in the United States ..discuss international trends and opportunities ..conduct research, on an international topic and write clearly and persuasively on that topic ..discuss issues knowledgeably and confidently with international heritage conservation professionals ..participate effectively in study abroad, internships, symposia and other programs
Topical Outline
week 1 - Introduction to International Heritage Conservation week 2 - Architectural conservation in Europe, early concepts, rediscovery of antiquity, early European practices, the age of enlightenment, restoration of classical monuments week 3 - Architectural conservation in Europe contd., the age of Romanticism, Stylistic restoration, development of conservation principles. week 4 - Architectural conservation in Europe, contd., evolution of theory in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, international influences and collaboration, modern aspects of heritage and conservation, influences and trends. week 5 - International Organizations - UNESCO, World Heritage week 6 - International Organizations, contd. - Other International conventions week 7 - International Organizations, contd. - ICOMOS, international charters, other organizations. week 8 - The Council of Europe and the European Union week 9 - Studies involving countries and cities which provide insight into a cross section of traditions, issues, and approaches. Issues include the impact on heritage conservation of armed conflict, mega-growth, ideological conflict with the past, economic issues and private sector involvement, tourism. Studies will also address definitions of heritage, identification, protection, conservation philosophy, integrated conservation, organizations, and education and training. (continues through week 14) week 10 - Eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States week 11 - Asia/Pacific week 12 - Middle East/North Africa week 13 - Sub-Saharan Africa/Caribbean week 14 - Latin America/Canada week 15 - The widening ethic of preservation, the debate over intangible cultural heritage Paper discussions/Final Exam