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Principles of Heritage and Conservation (ABPL90282)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | February |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject explores the theory and history of cultural heritage with a focus on architectural and urban conservation. Ideas and practices of heritage are examined through approaches taken to the conservation of buildings, precincts, neighbourhoods, towns, and landscapes. A range of approaches for designing, planning, managing, and researching heritage places are considered. Key topics include the emergence of modern conservation; statutory heritage regimes and designations; the role of charters and doctrines such as the Burra Charter and values-based conservation; and the evolving politics of heritage. This subject also highlights areas of scholarship and practice which challenge traditional approaches such as Aboriginal heritage; community participation; intangible heritage; climate change; and urban development. The subject is taught by academics and leading heritage practitioners and delivered as a mixture of seminars and field trips.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should be able to:
- Understand the historical and theoretical development and central principles associated with heritage and conservation;
- Develop a disciplinary vocabulary and range of skills in the conservation of heritage places;
- Recognise the key ideas and issues which shape the practice of heritage and conservation.
Generic skills
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Use and citation of sources
- Written and verbal presentation of ideas
- Heritage methods such as archival research
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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 |
|---|---|---|
Four Exercises equivalent to 1000 words in total (4x250 words)
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Research Proposal
| Week 4 of the teaching period | 10% |
Research Paper 3,500 words, due four weeks after the end of the teaching period
| Four weeks after the end of the teaching period | 70% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- February
Coordinator Soon-Tzu Speechley Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2024 to 5 April 2024 Last self-enrol date 5 March 2024 Census date 22 March 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 April 2024 Assessment period ends 26 May 2024 February contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage Course Graduate Certificate in 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