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On completion of this module, the student should be able to:1. Understand the theoretical and conceptual basis for conservation and be familiar with the terminology of the discipline.2. Reflect on how Irish towns and landscapes have evolved3.Understand the legal basis for protection of the built environment on a national and international basis with reference to primary international charters.4. Describe the resources available from state and non-governmental agencies for conservation5.Discuss the conservation plan process and its relevance and application in Ireland.
Indicative Module Content:1. Historic Urban Landscape; An Introduction
2. Urban Morphology and Urban Conservation
3. Conservation Meanings & Terminology
4. Historical Development of Conservation
5. Legislation: Monuments& Planning Acts
6. Historic Landscape Conservation
7. The Protected Structure
8. Conservation & Ecology
9. Conservation Plans
10. Architectural Conservation Areas
11. International Legislation & World Heritage Sites
12. Contemporary Case Studies
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 114 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Course Essay 2,500 words | Week 7 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 30 |
Examination: End-of-trimester examination. The student will have a choice of questions drawn from the course material covered. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | Yes | 70 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Feedback on the essay (30%) component of the module will initially be provided as online automated feedback. Class feedback will be provided in week 10. Feedback will be provided individually to students post-assessment if it is sought.
Name | Role |
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Mr Paul Arnold | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Loughlin Kealy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Ellen Rowley | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |