| Semester 2, 2021 Online | |
| Short Description: | Heritage and Museum Studies |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Humanities & Communication |
| Student contribution band : | 2021 Grandfather Funding Cl 1 |
| ASCED code : | 090303 - Anthropology |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Other Requisites
Students will require access to e-mail and have internet access to UConnect for this course.
Rationale
Heritage is all around us: in historic buildings, archaeological sites, national parks, art works, museum exhibitions and tourist attractions, as well as in stories, beliefs, landscapes, and even the meals we prepare. Heritage studies is a distinct field of interdisciplinary research and this course provides a foundation in heritage and museum practice, as well as an awareness of critical enquiry. This will equip graduates with a working knowledge of heritage and museums, and the ability to engage critically and sensitively in this field.
Synopsis
This course provides students with a practical and conceptual foundation in heritage and museum studies. The course emphasises applied knowledge through two workshops delivered in association with industry partners, and the assessment aligned to associated activities. It further provides an overview of legal and policy frameworks, significance assessment, and interpretation and exhibition planning. The course takes a broad view of heritage aligned with recent global trends including synergies between nature and culture, tangible and intangible, state and community based heritage. This inclusive approach understands Aboriginal history, historic buildings, archaeological sites, national parks, art works, objects, stories, beliefs and landscapes as heritage; making this foundation course valuable to students of anthropology, archaeology, history, environmental management, tourism, writing and many other disciplines.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- critically examine how cultural heritage studies is a cross-disciplinary field of research and professional practice;
- investigate and critically discuss questions related to the theory and practice of cultural heritage;
- synthesise, evaluate and critically analyse key ideas in heritage studies;
- apply knowledge of cultural heritage assessment practices and capacity to real world contexts.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
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| 1. | What is heritage? | 25.00 |
| 2. | Heritage protection | 25.00 |
| 3. | Heritage value and meaning | 25.00 |
| 4. | Museums and interpretation | 25.00 |
Text and Materials
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=02&subject1=ANT3009)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference Materials
Student Workload Expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed Study | 39.00 |
| Private Study | 126.00 |
Assessment Details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statement of Significance | 40 | 40 | 23 Aug 2021 | |
| Exhibition Plan | 40 | 40 | 11 Oct 2021 | |
| Forum participation | 10 | 10 | 22 Oct 2021 | (see note 1) |
| Workshop Attendance | 10 | 10 | 22 Oct 2021 | (see note 2) |
Notes
- There are no on campus classes and all students are required to access the recorded lectures and participate in the discussion forums and topics on StudyDesk each week.
- There are two workshops for this course which form the basis for Assignments 1 and 2, The workshops will be held in Week 3 and Week 7 and all students are strongly encouraged to attend (exemptions for interstate, overseas students will be considered on an individual basis).
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them, to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
Students must attend and complete the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety training program for this course where required. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative items for the course. -
Examination information:
CLOSED: Candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into a closed examination. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Deferred and Supplementary examinations will be held in accordance with the Assessment Procedure . -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment Notes
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Referencing in assignments must comply with the Harvard (AGPS) referencing system. This system should be used by students to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (APGS) style to be used is defined by the USQ library’s referencing guide. This guide can be found at .
Other Requirements
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Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .
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Students can expect that questions in assessment items in this course may draw upon knowledge and skills that they can reasonably be expected to have acquired before enrolling in this course. This includes appropriate communication, information literacy, analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Students who do not possess such knowledge and skills should not expect the same grades as those students who do possess them.
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The course may include off-campus site visits to heritage and/or museum sites.