AIM708 - World Heritage

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Melathi Saldin
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

4 x 2.5-hour lectures/practical experience (field trips) and 4 x 2-hour online seminars during the trimester

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 4 scheduled online seminars

Content

The unit will introduce international heritage practices in cultural heritage through a focus on the implementation of the World Heritage Convention and other UNESCO Conventions and programs. The Unit will familiarise students with the strengths and weaknesses in the philosophy, system and processes of World Heritage; and will identify key contemporary issues including the divergence in heritage approaches between different world regions, the intense tourism pressures on World Heritage sites and the need for more effective monitoring mechanisms. The unit will develop student skills in identifying and interpreting the outcomes and futures for international heritage systems.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Understand the emergence and operation of global instruments for cultural heritage, including the World Heritage system, and place these within their international and regional contexts

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Apply the concepts that underpin the World Heritage system and other international conventions for culture, and demonstrate an understanding of the regional and cultural differences in approach and their influences on international ideas and practices

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO3

Critically review the values and issues as they apply to particular international heritage case studies, developing professionally sound arguments that draw on adequate and relevant research

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4

Reflect on the achievements and shortcomings of the World Heritage Conventions and associated global mechanisms that recognise and protect cultural heritage

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO5

Effectively communicate international heritage processes and concepts in written form

GLO2: Communication

ULO6

Understand the ethical issues involved in professional practice in this field

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO8: Global citizenship

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Online Quiz 30-minutes 10% Week 4
Assessment 2: Written Report  2500 words 50% Week 7
Assessment 3: Essay  2000 words 40% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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