AUS2021

Cultural Tourism (International)

(ART)

Dr David Dunstan

6 points + 156 hours of lectures, tutorials and private study, including a minimum of 30 hours per week in intensive mode (June - July ) + First semester + Berwick, USA

Synopsis: This course introduces students to cultural tourism in Australian and especially international contexts. Students will be given an overview of the theory and development of cultural tourism, including the role of major international cultural institutions such as museums and galleries. The course assesses the interaction of tourism with cultural heritage, architecture and landscape, and the role of cultural institutions in creating a sense of place. A guided cultural tour of major cultural institutions and sites in the United States of America is a feature of this course. International component to be taken in intensive mode in June-July, 2000.

Assessment: Preliminary site review/bibliography (1000 words): 20% + Seminar paper (1000 words): 20% + Seminar, fieldwork assessment and reporting papers (2000 words): 40% + Research essay/project (2000 words): 40% + The preliminary site review is completed prior to departure, the second during the tour and the research essay submitted two weeks after return