LAR 5230 - Cultural Landscapes

Seminar introduces contemporary theory and practice for describing, interpreting, planning, preserving, and designing vernacular and designed cultural landscapes (urban/peri-urban/rural; sylvan & postindustrial) and historic sites. Exploration through case study review, close reading and discussion of texts, short position papers & field trips. Guest lecturers include designers, historians and planners in government agencies and private practice.

Credits: 3