| CODE | TRS1131 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Heritage and Culture | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| EQF/MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Tourism Management | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will enable students to understand the notion of heritage in its broadest sense. It is particularly concerned with building a foundational appreciation and to provide a comprehensive review of the main issues and concepts relating to the interpretation and management of heritage tourism. The orientation of this unit is to develop students sensitivity to and sensibility of the fragility of heritage in all its forms, including the natural landscape and natural heritage. Study-unit Aims: To sensitise the student towards tangible and intangible heritage and to understand the relationship between heritage, culture, society, identity and authenticity, and the politics of heritage management. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • Distinguish clearly between tangible and intangible heritage, recognising their characteristics, vulnerabilities, and cultural significance; • Explain the politics of heritage, including issues of identity, authenticity, ownership, representation, and power in heritage management; • Identify and evaluate appropriate heritage management approaches for different types of sites, including natural, cultural, and mixed heritage assets; • Discuss the role of visitor attractions within society and the tourism industry, including their social, cultural, and economic functions; • Describe and design general and site specific systems for interpretation and visitor management, with attention to sustainability, authenticity, and visitor experience. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • Interpret tangible and intangible heritage using appropriate conceptual frameworks and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, historical, and social contexts; • Assess and compare different modes of heritage interpretation, evaluating their effectiveness for diverse audiences and heritage settings; • Apply foundational knowledge of the managerial and operational environment of heritage and tourist attractions to analyse real world cases and propose informed solutions; • Engage critically with heritage issues through presentations, discussions, and project work, showing awareness of cultural diversity and the fragility of heritage resources. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Staff / student contact will comprise lectures, group work, discussions and case study analysis. This will also be supplemented by site visits. The directed learning is expected to be used to prepare for class discussions and group work. The self-managed learning will consist of project coursework linked to the module topics. | ||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Visit and Seminar | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Dane Munro |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2026/7. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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