Area: | Faculty of Media, Society and Culture |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | This is the foundation unit for the Cultural Heritage major. It introduces a variety of approaches to, and discussions about, the heritage field, and is interested in analysing the political and cultural aspects of the heritage industry. Examination of arange of different representations, including that of indigenous past, in magazine, advertisements, newspapers, museums and historical sites. It provides a language and range of concepts with which to analyse this important area of cultural practice. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Been introduced to a broad range of literature on heritage issues. Been encouraged to debate on ideological nature of heritage representations. Been introduced to debates about the uses of heritage. Outlined the difficulties of defining heritage. Been introduced to some of the language of analysis. Developed the ability to critically assess what they read and see, as well as their writing skills. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed text. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay (1) 20%, Essay (2) 30%, Essay (3) 30%, Participation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | Y | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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