GEOG 548 American Vernacular Architecture

Vernacular structures are analyzed as aspects of material culture and cultural landscape contributing to regional personality within the United States. Attention is given to old world antecedents, colonial development and diffusion of regional forms from their colonial nodes. Focus will be on the materials and techniques used in construction.

Often cross-listed with GHPR 548

Credit 2 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Degree Type -

Equivalent Course(s) - GHPR 548
Course History -
equivalent course added 4/2014, effective Fall 2014

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