I. ASCRC General Education Form (revised 2/8/13)
Use to propose new general education courses (except writing courses), to change or
renew existing gen ed courses and to remove designations for existing gen ed courses.
Note: One-time-only general education designation may be requested for experimental courses
(X91-previously X95), granted only for the semester taught. A NEW request must be
submitted for the course to receive subsequent general education status.
Group
II. Mathematics
VII: Social Sciences
(submit
III. Language
VIII: Ethics & Human Values
separate forms
III Exception: Symbolic Systems * IX: American & European
if requesting
IV: Expressive Arts
X: Indigenous & Global
more than one
V: Literary & Artistic Studies
XI: Natural Sciences
general
w/ lab  w/out lab 
education
X VI: Historical & Cultural Studies
group
*Courses proposed for this designation must be standing requirements of
designation)
majors that qualify for exceptions to the modern and classical language
requirement
Dept/Program School of Theatre & Dance
Course #
U 337H
(same as U ARTH 334H)
Course Title
Architectural History II
Prerequisite
Credits
3
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Instructor
Requestor
Phone / Email
Date
Alessia Carpoca
x4481
alessia.carpoca@umontana.edu
Program Chair Mike Monsos
Director
michael.monsos@umontana.edu
Dean
Dr. Stephen Kalm
stephen.kalm@umontana.edu
III. Type of request
New
One-time Only
Renew
Change
Remove
X
Reason for Gen Ed inclusion, change or deletion
Description of change
IV. Description and purpose of the general education course: General Education courses
must be introductory and foundational within the offering department or within the General
Education Group. They must emphasize breadth, context, and connectedness; and relate course
content to students’ future lives: See Preamble:
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/archives/minutes/gened/GE_preamble.aspx
This course is designed to complement THTR 335H: Architectural History I, which studies pre-history to
1850. Architectural History II introduces and develops the understanding of the modern-built environment
(1850-present). Students will study the trends, philosophies, and ideas of the architecture of the world
from the Industrial Revolution to now. Thousands of slides in PowerPoint format will provide the starting
point for discussion and analysis of buildings and sites, divided into cohesive and organized groups. It is
the intent of the course to not only build a working knowledge of and gain an understanding about modern
world architecture, but more importantly, how that built environment reflects, comments on, and defines
our society and us as individuals. As Winston Churchill once said, “We shape our buildings and
afterwards, they shape us.”
V. Criteria: Briefly explain how this course meets the criteria for the group. See:
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/GE_Criteria5-1-08.aspx
Courses teach students how to: present ideas
Students will learn, through architecture, how the
and information with a view to understanding
fabric and style of buildings and the choices of
the causes, development, and consequences of
architects document history and provide tangible,
historical events; evaluate texts or artifacts
accurate records of our society. Unbiased by
within their historical and/or cultural contexts;
media, politics, or influence, the built environment
and analyze human behavior, ideas, and
often speaks in the most accurate voice of our
past and can provide an honest assessment of it.
institutions within their respective historical
and/or cultural contexts.
VI. Student Learning Goals: Briefly explain how this course will meet the applicable learning
goals. See: http://umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/GE_Criteria5-1-08.aspx
Upon completion of this perspective, a student
Students will gain an understanding of how the
will be able to synthesize ideas and information built environment, the artistic choices of
with a view to understanding the causes and
architects, and the development of industry and
consequences of historical developments and
technology dutifully explain and document the
events.
ideas, beliefs, and values of society through
history. The styles and choices we put into the
buildings around us clearly and tangibly reflect
and comment on who we were and were we
wished to go.
A student will be able to evaluate texts or
Students will be exposed to and informed about
artifacts within their historical and/or cultural
hundreds of structures from around the globe
contexts.
that serve as touchstones to turning points in
history. Recognizing not only a building, but also
the architect, style, and advances in technology
is the first part; students will, more importantly,
understand and comprehend why the building is
significant and integral to understanding of our
history.
A student will be able to analyze human
We are what we create: architecture is the most
behavior, ideas, and institutions within their
monumental of all the arts. A study of the built
respective historical and/or cultural contexts.
environment is an honest and fascinating study
of society and the human condition.
VII. Justification: Normally, general education courses will not carry pre-requisites, will carry
at least 3 credits, and will be numbered at the 100-200 level. If the course has more than one
pre-requisite, carries fewer than three credits, or is upper division (numbered above the 200
level), provide rationale for exception(s).
THTR 337H: Architectural History II is a survey course with respect to the breadth of material that needs
to be covered to include as much of architectural history as possible over an extensive period. No
previous experience with historical and cultural inquiry is necessary. However, it has been evident (while
the class was offered as a Special Topic) that the amount of material presented, the communication and
study skills required, and the level of discussion generated has been more suited to advanced students at
the 300 level.
VIII. Syllabus: Paste syllabus below or attach and send digital copy with form.  The syllabus
should clearly describe how the above criteria are satisfied. For assistance on syllabus
preparation see: http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/syllabus.html
See below.
Please note: Approved general education changes will take effect next fall.
General education instructors will be expected to provide sample assessment items and
corresponding responses to the Assessment Advisory Committee.
Architectural History II, 1850-present
Course #:
Time:
Room:
Instructor:
THTR 337H / ARTH 334H
TR 12:40-2:00
JRH 204
Mike Monsos (michael.monsos@umontana.edu)
PARTV 195
243-5138
Office Hours: MW 1-2 pm / T 11 am-12 pm (full schedule on Moodle)
Text:
Architecture, From Prehistory to Postmodernity, by Marvin
Trachtenberg
Materials:
None
Course Description:
This course is designed to offer students a knowledge and understanding of
architecture styles, designs and choices of the built environment of the modern age.
Students will view presentations in each class and participate in discussions about
architectural styles and design. Students may have additional research assignments
that will study architectural choices in more depth.
Course Objectives:
Students will gain an understanding of architecture, architectural styles and details
and how the built environment contributes to and explains human history. Students
will also study the motivating forces and feelings behind architecture and how
design is influenced.
Attendance policy:
Attendance is extremely important; it is assumed students will attend all classes. If a
class is going to be missed, please contact the instructor and make arrangements for
making up the work. Absences are considered unexcused if the instructor does not
receive notification of the absence PRIOR to start of class. Each unexcused
absences can result in a loss of ten points.
Grading:
Grading will be based on total points earned. The plus/minus system will be used.
Research presentation:
There will be one research paper assigned for the semester. Students will find an
architect and or building from the modern age and prepare a 10-15 minute Power
Point presentation to be given in class on May 7th and 9th. Students must choose an
architect or structure that is NOT discussed in class.
Extra Credit:
Extra Credit opportunities will be made available during the term.
Class Schedule
Date
Topic
Jan 28
Introduction
Assignment (2nd ed.)
Read pp. 375-77
The Modern World
Jan 30
18th Century in England
Read pp. 377-393
Feb 4
18th Century in France
Read pp. 393-413
Feb 6
Start of the 19th Century
Read pp. 414-427
Feb 11
Ecole des Beaux Arts
Read pp. 427-437
Feb 13
Victorian Gothic
Read pp. 437-442
Feb 18
Architecture of Technology-Bridges
Read pp. 443-451
Feb 20
Architecture of Technology-Iron
Read pp. 451-463
Feb 25
Domestic Revival
Read pp. 465-473
Feb 27
Chicago School
Read pp. 473-480
Mar 4
Early Frank Lloyd Wright
Read pp. 480-484
Mar 6
FLW-continued
Mar 11
Fantasy and Expressionism in Europe
Read pp. 485-491
Mar 13
European Mainstream
Read pp. 491-497
Mar 18
Midterm presentation
Mar 20
No class-NAST conference
Mar 25
No class-USITT conference
Mar 27
No class-USITT conference
Apr 1
Spring Break
Apr 3
Spring Break
Apr 8
High Modernism
Read pp. 497-507
Apr 10
Late Modernism
Read pp. 507-508
Read pp. 513-517
Apr 15
Late Frank Lloyd Wright
Read pp. 508-513
Apr 17
Post World War II
Read pp. 517-523
Apr 22
Second Modernism-Traditionalism
Read pp. 525-528
Apr 24
Counter-Modernism
Read pp. 528-534
Apr 29
Post-Modernism
Read pp. 534-549
May 1
Neo-Modernism
Read pp. 551-558
May 6
Deconstruction
Read pp. 559-573
May 8
Final Exam-
Open
1:10-3:10
Wednesday, May 14th
University and School Policies
Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty
by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be
familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at
http://life.umt.edu/vpsa/student_conduct.php.
From the School of Theatre & Dance
All Theatre & Dance students must have an in-depth knowledge of the practices and procedures
outlined in the School of Theatre & Dance Student Handbook. The Handbook is available online at
http://www.umt.edu/theatredance/about/handbook.
There is inherent risk involved in many Theatre & Dance classes as they are very physical in nature.
Please proceed through class, shop time, or rehearsal with caution. Always be mindful of your
personal safety and the safety of others. Students participating in class/shop/rehearsal/performance do
so at their own risk.
Due to safety considerations, at no point during a student’s time spent in class or serving on a
production (in any capacity) should non-enrolled persons be guests of that student without my
consent. Presence of such unauthorized persons in a class, shop, or any backstage/off-stage area will
negatively affect a student’s grade.
From the EO/AA Office:
Students with disabilities may request reasonable modifications by contacting me. The University of
Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities,
instructors, and Disability Services for Students (DSS). “Reasonable” means the University permits
no fundamental alterations of academic standards or retroactive modifications. For more information,
please consult http://life.umt.edu/dss/.