Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis `World heritage issues' will encompass the role of UNESCO through a study of the work of ICOMOS, the International Council of Monuments and Sites. It will also examine the impact of Australia's adoption of the Burra Charter and issues related to world heritage sites. The focus of the course will be located primarily within Australia and South Asia. It will survey the political and cultural background to world heritage decisions, the impact of such decisions and the interaction between tourism, development and preservation of such sites. Students will be required to make a major study of one site, or proposed site.
Assessment (8 points): Seminar paper (1000 words): 20% + Book review (1000 words): 20% + Major essay (3000 words): 40% + Short test 20%
Assessment (12 points): Seminar paper (1000 words): 10% + Book review (2000 words): 20% + Major essay (4000 words): 40% + Citation (1000 words): 20% + Short test 10%