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Architectural Conservation in Asia (ABPL90146)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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Overview
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This subject offers an overview of architectural conservation in Asia from an international perspective. Through case studies and comparative analysis, the subject explores how heritage principles and policies play out across a range of cultural and geographic contexts, influenced by various Asian building traditions and cultural histories. The subject also interrogates how different cultural contexts have shaped heritage theory and practice across Australasia. Using case studies from China, Japan, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia this subject will explore:
- The Venice Charter, Burra Charter, the Nara Document on Authenticity, the Hoi An Protocols, and various laws and principles that guide the protection and management of heritage in Asia;
- Asian cultural traditions and values, and how these shape practices of restoration and ideas of authenticity in heritage;
- administration and legislation;
- activism and civil society in Asia;
- tourism and overdevelopment;
- architecture of Asian diaspora communities in Australia
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Articulate issues shaping heritage principles and practice in Asia.
- Undertake an in-depth analysis of selected heritage issues within the Australasian context.
- Interpret a range of heritage charters and legislation, building materials, authenticity, and heritage management issues.
Generic skills
- Critical thinking and analysis.
- Use and citation of sources.
- Written presentation of ideas.
- Heritage methods such as archival research.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Case Study Analysis of heritage issues in a site of the student's choosing in Asia
| Week 4 | 10% |
Research Proposal
| Week 6 | 20% |
Case Study Analysis of how heritage legislation or charters impact the management of a heritage place in Australasia
| Week 9 | 10% |
Research Essay analysing heritage issues in an Asian heritage place or a comparative analysis of two heritage places in Australasia.
| 3 Weeks after the end of teaching | 60% |
Additional details
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Soon-Tzu Speechley Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1X2 hour lecture and 1X1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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Type Name Course Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024