HIS 539 - Historic Preservation Practice & Advocacy Credits: 3

This course is designed to provide an intensive introduction to the fields of historic preservation and cultural resource management for individuals who will be assuming leadership roles in the field. The course will provide an overview of the theory and technical skills used by practitioners in the field, combined with case studies and guest speakers focused on examining the method of planning, policymaking, advocacy, organizing, engagement, and education used by historic preservationists and cultural resource managers to preserve resources and build vibrant communities that preserve and appreciate their historic resources.