AUS2020

Cultural tourism

(ART)

Dr David Dunstan

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Berwick + Prerequisite: AUS1030

Synopsis: Introduction to cultural tourism in Australian and international contexts. Theory and development of cultural tourism. The role of major cultural institutions such as museums and galleries and of cultural precincts such as Southbank in Melbourne and the Rocks in Sydney. The interaction of tourism with cultural heritage and with Aboriginal culture and history.

Assessment: Short test: 10% + Presentation of a one-day tour (2000 words): 40% + Seminar paper (1000 words): 25% + Museum review (1000 words): 25%