All Courses
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City Streets/Urban Living
This class is an introduction to the diverse range of disciplines and approaches to the study of all aspects of cities and suburbs. This includes economics, planning, architecture, ecology, transportation systems, politics, social relations, etc. This is in contrast to rural studies.
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01-Su17-Legal Research
Legal Research SOSC 3020-1 covers basic U.S. federal and Louisiana research in paper and online. We will cover the basics of jurisdiction and how jurisdiction affects legal research, and will study primary and secondary sources, and write a case brief and an interoffice memorandum. Students should finish the course with a basic ability to conduct legal research.
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10-Su17-Special Topics
The future of the past is the heart of historic preservation, the topic of “If These Buildings Could Talk”. It is a field of study that offers insight into a variety of fields that deal with change and what should be saved for the next generation. Our culture is reflected in our buildings, landscapes, material culture, and intangible heritage. This class will provide a broad introductory background on the field of historic preservation, looking at issues of conservation, planning, management, and methodology. Besides buildings, we will also study the people who used them, historical events and significance, and architectural design for a more holistic understanding of preservation.