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ARCH40910

Academic Year 2024/2025

World Heritage Convention (Online) (ARCH40910)

Subject:
Archaeology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Archaeology
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Claire Cave
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will cover the origin and development of the World Heritage Convention using case studies of selected World Heritage properties. It will deal with how the World Heritage Convention operates, from the nomination process and the associated Global Strategy for a Representative, Balanced and Credible World Heritage List, to the monitoring and periodic reporting of World Heritage properties and the role of the List of World Heritage in Danger. Students will also explore how the World Heritage Convention is linked and relevant to other international conventions, legislation and institutions, which support environmental and cultural heritage conservation.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:

1) Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the World Heritage Convention and its governance.
2) Understand key concepts and communicate processes relating to the nomination of World Heritage properties.
3) Identify the necessary elements of Outstanding Universal Value.
4) Discuss the role of the Advisory Bodies and the World Heritage Centre in assessing and monitoring World Heritage properties.
5) Critically compare international instruments for heritage protection and conservation.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

100
Autonomous Student Learning

130
Online Learning

20
Total

250

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Online content, task-based learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Primary degree


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
World Heritage Convention (ZOOL40360)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): An essay of 3000 words. Week 5 Graded No
40
 No
Individual Project: A report of 4000 words. Week 10 Graded No
40
 No
Reflective Assignment: A study journal. Week 14 Graded No
20
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

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