his3hs heritage studies
HERITAGE STUDIES
HIS3HS
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students are taught to develop skills in the evaluation and identification of heritage places and environments, assess and document sites for conservation and gain a basic understanding of Victorian and (some) international heritage legislation. These theoretical and practical skills are then used to address issues concerning the North Central Victorian region.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCharles Fahey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 30 credit points of second-year History and/or Art History
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects HIS2HS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Heritage, identification, conservation & management, | Prescribed | Aplin, G. | OUP 2002 |
| Readings | Looking after heritage places, | Prescribed | Pearson, M. and Sullivan, S. | MUP 1995 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to analyse buildings and landscapes; experience in researching the history of buildings and landscapes
- Activities:
- Write report on historic buildings of the gold fields based on site analysis and archival research
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Clarity and correctness of expression, clarity in argument; have developed a capacity for independent research
- Activities:
- Write clear, well-organised and well-drafted essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Facility in critical and analytical reasoning, including the ability to assess arguments and understanding of key theoretical concepts
- Activities:
- Write report on historic buildings and undertake major essay based on field research, archival research and the critique of a conservation study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Introduction to heritage legislation and practice and the role of historians in interpreting and managing heritage building and sites
- Activities:
- Write short essay demonstrating critical and analytical reasoning relating to the role of historians in managing heritage legislation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
05. Time management skills
- Activities:
- Attend tutorials regularly and participate in field work excursions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCharles Fahey
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 17
One 1.0 hours workshop other recurrence on saturday during the day from week 11 to week 17 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 11 - 17
One 7.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 17 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field report (equvialent to 1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Major essay (equivalent to 2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Short essay (equivalent to 1000 words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |