Course Description
Examination of the social and cultural forces affecting the design and use of landscapes and buildings in North America from the colonial period through the mid-twentieth century.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Identify and explain major changes in the development of the American landscape and built environment from the colonial period through the mid-twentieth century.
- Explain how buildings and landscapes document cultural, technological, and social change over time using specific examples.
- Describe specific architectural styles, features, and building types using specialized architectural vocabulary.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of a specific aspect of the historic built environment through a research & presentation project.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Weekly Assignments | 60% |
| Interim Assignments | 20% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93.0 - 100 | A |
| 90.0 - 92.99 | A- |
| 87.0 - 89.99 | B+ |
| 83.0-86.99 | B |
| 80.0-82.99 | B- |
| 77.0-79.99 | C+ |
| 73.0-76.99 | C |
| 70.0-72.99 | C- |
| 60.0-79.99 | D |
| 0-59.99 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
NA: course is online asynchronous
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- A Field Guide to American Houses, 2nd Edition (McAlester) – Physical Copy Required
- American Architecture: A History, 2nd Edition (Roth & Clark)
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.