HUMN6051
Introduction to Cultural Heritage Management
A graduate course offered by the Research School of Humanities and the Arts.
Code HUMN6051
Offered by Research School of Humanities and the Arts
Classification Transitional
Course subject Humanities
Areas of interest Archaeology, History, Heritage Studies
Academic career PGRD
Course convener
Dr Alexandra Dellios
Co-taught Course
Offered in First Semester 2021
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Introduction to Cultural Heritage Management (HUMN6051)
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This course will introduce and examine the principles underlying the practices of cultural heritage and museum management. It introduces students to the historical, political, institutional and cultural frameworks for contemporary heritage and museum practice in Australia and internationally. The first half of the course focuses on heritage practices, the second on understanding the frameworks regulating museum practices. Topics covered by the course will include the identification of the range and nature of cultural heritage in Australia, an examination of the history of museum development and collecting practices, the basic policy and legislative frameworks (Federal and State) governing the protection of cultural heritage; the principles and processes of heritage conservation planning; the role of archaeology and other areas of expertise in heritage conservation, curation and planning, the practices of documenting heritage values. The course will also consider the ethical issues that underpin heritage and museum conservation and interpretation.
evaluate the historical, political, institutional and cultural frameworks for contemporary heritage and museum practice in Australia and internationally;
critique heritage and museum policies and legal frameworks relevant to the practice of heritage and museum management;
critically analyse the principles of conservation and management;
critically analyse a range of ethical and political issues that underpin heritage and museum management; and
apply critical theory to the development of your own professional-standard practice document.
Student-led discussion/tutorial participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
Tutorial paper (1000 words) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
Minor essay (1500 words) (25) [LO 1,2]
Major essay (4000 words) (45) [LO 3,4]
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorial and tutorial-like activities; and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
You are not able to enrol in this course if you have previously completed any of the following courses: HUMN2051, PREH2051, HUMN8003 or ARCH8104.
N/A Minor Amendments Only
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4319 22 Feb 2021 01 Mar 2021 31 Mar 2021 28 May 2021 Online or In Person View
3997 21 Feb 2022 28 Feb 2022 31 Mar 2022 27 May 2022 In Person View
3782 20 Feb 2023 27 Feb 2023 31 Mar 2023 26 May 2023 In Person N/A