James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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HI3281:06

Introduction to Historical Cultural Heritage

Cairns

Prerequisites: HI3280
Inadmissable Subject Combination: HI3282

13 lectures; 13 tutorials; 13 workshops; 16 hours fieldwork. Second semester.

Staff: Dr J Wegner.

History, theory and principles of European cultural heritage management in Australia; heritage practice; the role of government and other organisations in heritage preservation.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to introduce students to the principles and practice of European cultural heritage management in Australia;
  2. to train students in the assessment of heritage significance;
  3. to assist students to acquire skills in the interpretation and recording of a European cultural heritage site;
  4. to enable students to write a generic report on a European cultural heritage site.

Assessment by essay (30%), conservation plan (30%); report on field study site (40%).

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