Property rights are integral to the professions involving planning, development, and environmental issues. A theoretical and historical framework on land and property rights gives students preparing for these professions a deeper understanding of the concepts underlying current practice. Without this background, practitioners are relatively ignorant about the rich history that is involved in how we perceive and govern property. This article reviews how such a course was developed for undergraduates in these programs, including the selection of the substantive issues covered; the problems in teaching about property rights to students who have not yet had experience with the concepts; and the various assignments used to transmit a relevance that students otherwise might think missing.
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