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ARC2ACH / ARC3ACH, 2010

Unit Code:ARC2ACH
Alternative Unit Code:ARC3ACH
Unit Short Title:APPLIED CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT
Credit Points:20
Unit Description:In this subject students are introduced to concepts, processes and outcomes of cultural heritage management in general. We take a holistic approach to identifying, asessing and managing the tangible heritage of built and archaeological places, landscapes, objects and the intangible heritage of stories, traditional knowledge, songs and language. Using Australian and international case stduies we explore core issues in conservation management planning including significance assessment, the inclusion of multiple stakeholders and values, identifying impacts and managing change, interpretation and sustainability. Students will also be introduced to the regulatory framework governing cultural heritage management in Australia and the roles and relationships of various professions involved in the industry.
Prerequisites:15 credit points of archaeology or co-ordinator's approval
Class Requirements:one 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour workshop per week. For a pass in this subject students must normally attend at least 80% of the lectures/workshops
Work Experience Indicator:Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type%Comments
one 2,000-word assignment40
one 3,000-word essay60Third-year students will be expected to show a greater achievement of discipline-specific skills in their written work than second-year students.

Readings:

Reading TypeTitleAuthorPublisher
PreliminaryThe Burra CharterAustralia ICOMOSAustralia ICOMOS 2001
PrescribedLooking after heritage placesPearson, M. and Sullivan, S.Melbourne University Press 2001
RecommendedThe heritage crusade and the spoils of historyLowenthal, D.Viking 1998

Unit Streams:

Teaching PeriodUnit ClassLocation
2   26-JUL-10   29-OCT-10DayBUNDOORA

Unit Coordinators:

TitleFirst NameLast NameLocationPrimary Coordinator
ProfessorDavidFrankelBUNDOORAY