ARCH20570

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module you will have demonstrated:
- that you can discuss aspects of the ethical, legal and administrative frameworks for cultural heritage in relation to international guidelines (e.g. UNESCO), and to particular local or group interests.
- that you have an understanding of key issues in heritage management, in Ireland and abroad.
- that you can communicate effectively in writing and by oral presentation and discussion about research problems.
- that you can collaborate with a group of your peers to produce a research outcome.
- that you can organise and carry through effective, problem-based research enquiry.

Indicative Module Content:

What is cultural heritage? Who defines cultural heritage? Who are the stakeholders?
Intangible and tangible heritage.
The role(s) and history of UNESCO. What is universally recognised cultural heritage? Instruments, declarations and treaties.
The place of archaeology in cultural heritage management.
Protecting cultural heritage. Recording and preserving cultural heritage. Threats to cultural heritage. Cultural heritage and human rights.
Cultural landscapes
Heritage tourism, economic development.
Cultural heritage case studies - global and in Ireland.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

The module is designated as 'blended'. It is co-taught by multiple experts. Conditions allowing, lectures will be delivered face to face, with two one-hour lectures a week, and certain online materials available. These will provide guidance for the completion of the assignments which will require critical writing and the development of research skills. Guest lecturers will be invited to deliver targeted seminars. You will do independent research on heritage topics, leading to a powerpoint or video submission, and independent group research on an international heritage issue, leading to a poster and live group presentation. You will receive peer review as well as grades from the module coordinator for the live presentation. You will have a one-hour in-person exam (essay questions).

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Additional Information:
Archaeology PhD students (DRHSC001 Z117, DRHSC001 Z118) may audit this module only.


 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Written feedback on both assignments within 4 weeks after submission deadline. Presentation assignment feedback will include anonymous peer review comments (which have no impact on grade). Final exam feedback as per university regulations.

Tilden, F. & Craig, R.B. 2007, Interpreting our heritage, University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill.

Meskell, L., 2018. A Future in Ruins: UNESCO, World Heritage, and the Dream of Peace. Oxford University Press

Information and podcasts etc at: https://en.unesco.org/themes/protecting-our-heritage-and-fostering-creativity

For a synopsis of some issues from one particular perspective: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-cultural-heritage/

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.