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OLET2153: World Cultural Heritage
2021 unit information
World Heritage List nominations originate at state level, with an annual limit per state. Valuable cultural and natural sites are often claimed for the purpose of nation-building, though owing to different motivations, and the backdrop to the nomination of sites will be explored in this light.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Archaeology |
| Credit points | 2 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a deeper understanding of the World Heritage Convention and the relationships between States Parties and UNESCO that underlay national and international heritage management practices
- LO2. apply the principles of heritage listing criteria to instances exhibiting divergent character
- LO3. track the shifting concerns of the international community about heritage over time since the 1970s
- LO4. appreciate the role of the tourist industry in heritage management decisions
- LO5. interpret official documents in light of specific contexts.
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