This course introduces students to the historical, political, institutional and cultural frameworks for contemporary heritage practice in Australia and internationally. It gives students the opportunity to gain a broad but comprehensive understanding of the essential underpinnings of heritage practice that are required for working in the sectors of natural and cultural heritage, land management and heritage institutions. The course focuses on theoretical and methodological concepts at the core of heritage practice and also on the application of key concepts in theory, policy and practice, including examining different approaches to heritage practice from local, state and territory, national and international contexts. Finally, the course will provide a solid professional basis for any employment where concepts of natural and cultural heritage are involved. 

On completing this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Use appropriate written and verbal expression for a variety of relevant professional and academic purposes in cultural and environmental heritage that include essays, report preparation and analysis;
2. Apply interdisciplinary thinking and the ability to apply theoretical ideas to case studies developed from personal observation;
3. Participate more effectively in workplaces requiring an understanding of practices in natural and cultural heritage. This includes data-collection, analysis, and verbal and written presentation at the standard of a postgraduate degree; and
4. Apply a functioning knowledge of current industry standards and protocols, policy frameworks, and funding regimes to academic and professional practice in natural and cultural heritage.

Assignment 1: Class worksheet (1000 words)

Assignment 2: Essay (2500-3000 words)

Assignment 3: Significance assessment (2000 words)

Contact time for this 6-unit graduate course will be approximately 30 contact hours.

Incompatible with HUMN8003 Cultural and Environmental Heritage: key concepts and practices

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