KUMA034 Understanding and Developing UNESCO World Heritage Site (5 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of History and Ethnology
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

The purpose of the course is to create an understanding about the UNESCO World Heritage concept and its international goals. The students will join in the development of local UNESCO sites in multidisciplinary groups. 

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will:

  • Understand the UNESCO World Heritage concept and its international nature, its international goals and local importance

  • Have learned about the development of local UNESCO sites and its influence on local communities and stakeholders 

Additional information

The course is planned and implemented in co-operation between Jamk University of Applied Sciences, University of Jyväskylä and Humak University of Applied Sciences. 

Study materials

Smith, Laurajane (2021): Emotional Heritage: Visitor Engagement at Museums and Heritage Sites. Routledge.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Taught course
Evaluation criteria:
The grading scale will be numerical: 0-5. The grade will be based on the evaluation of the assignments that measure the extent to which the learning goals have been achieved. In courses organized in the form of contact teaching, completion requires 80% attendance.
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching