GYM4260

Cultural Landscape, Environment and Sustainability in Italy ( points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Nigel Tapper

Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. Understand the range of complex environmental, social and economic interrelationships that shape a particular region and to be able to differentiate a "cultural" landscape from a "natural" landscape. 2. Understand the criteria and processes that lead to the designation of a World Heritage Area and to be able to identify, describe and interpret problems of sustainability in the context of a region of truly global significance. 3. Have gained practical experience in problem formulation and solution using field-based techniques of survey and analysis, along with appropriate presentation skills. 4. (In the case of Level 4 students) have developed specialised skills in research/project formulation, appraisal, budgeting and implementation strategies.

Assessment: Field-study journal 1,500 words 35% Group oral presentation 20 min 20% Essay (Level 3) or Project Report (Level 4) 2,500 words 45%

Contact Hours: 8 day intensive, involving lectures/seminars, tutorials and field work

Prerequisites: 18 points of Geography and Environmental Science, European Studies, Tourism or permission of the Head of SGES. Other interested undergraduate and level 4 students will need to obtain permission from the Head of SGES.