13043 (v.4) Heritage Studies 214

Area:

Faculty of Media, Society and Culture

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

13040 (v.4) Heritage Studies 113 or any previous version
AND
13041 (v.4) Heritage Studies 114 or any previous version

Syllabus:

The relationship between heritage and national identity. The role of collecting intuitions in the production and dissemination of national heritages. The contested nature of heritage production and dissemination. Contemporary governmental, technological and economic contexts affecting the Australian heritage industry.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understood how heritage practice has changed over time. Understood and debated over the ideological nature of heritage representations. Explored the links between heritage representations and social, cultural, economic and technological contexts. Developed the ability to critically assess readings, collecting practices and exhibitions.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Anderson, Benedict. R. (1983), Imagine Communities: Reflections on the origin and spread of nationalism. London, Verso. Turner, Graeme. (1994), Making it National: Nationalism and Australian Popular Culture. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Duclos. R. (1994), Creating the National: Museums and the display of cultural identity, Museum National, 3(2), 7-9. Bennett, Tony. (1988), Out of which Past? Critical reflections on Australian Museum and Heritage Policy. Griffith, Griffith University: Institute of CulturalPolicy Studies. White, Richard. (1981), Inventing Australia: Images and identity 1688-1988. Sydney, Allen and Unwin.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed text.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 1 30%, Essay 2 40%, Participation 10%, Presentation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y