HI3281:06
Introduction to Historical Cultural Heritage
Cairns
HECS Band 1
13 hours lectures; 13 hours tutorials; 13 workshops; 16 hours fieldwork. Semester 2.
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:
- to introduce students to the principles and practice of European cultural heritage management in Australia;
- to train students in the assessment of heritage significance;
- to assist students to acquire skills in the interpretation and recording of a European cultural heritage site;
- to enable students to write a generic report on a European cultural heritage site.
Assessment by essay (20%), conservation plan (40%); report on field study site (40%).