Courses & Units
History and Cultural Heritage HTA380
Introduction
This unit will challenge your perceptions of how heritage is manufactured. You will explore, analyse, and debate local and national issues within a global frame. Through critically reflecting on how heritage is ‘made’ by historians, archaeologists, Indigenous peoples, museums, politicians, and monument builders, you will acquire an advanced understanding of the contested nature of this field. The unit will challenge you to convey the complexities of the past to diverse audiences in compelling ways. By taking you on virtual tours of heritage interpretations we will examine the ways in which digital technologies have changed how we view and interact with past cultures
Summary
| Unit name | History and Cultural Heritage |
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| Unit code | HTA380 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | History and Classics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Imogen Wegman |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and critique the formation and nature of cultural heritage.
- Communicate persuasively using evidence-based argumentation.
- Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the local and global forces that shape cultural heritage.
- Apply cultural heritage skills to appraise the interpretation of heritage objects and sites.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 credit points at Introductory level or higherTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | On campus Weekly introductory lecture (recorded, approx. 30 minutes) Weekly 2-hour mixed format learning (consisting of short video lectures and activities, and a 1.5 hour on-campus tutorial) Off campus Weekly introductory lecture (recorded, approx. 30 minutes) Weekly 2-hour mixed format online learning (consisting of short video lectures, discussions, and activities)
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| Assessment | Writing exhibition labels for a social history exhibition (20%)|An evaluation of an exhibition or heritage site (40%)|Writing an acquisition proposal for a museum object (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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