Outline

Overview

In contemporary society heritage is understood as a form of cultural practice and production that operates at local, national and global scales. Heritage has moved beyond the identification and conservation of 'things we want to keep' to incorporate ideas about intangible values, identity formation, the role of memory and different knowledge systems from critical and theoretical perspectives. This unit of study will examine how heritage is produced, consumed, negotiated and conserved through political processes, structures of governance and cultural practices.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	HRTG6901
Academic unit	Archaeology
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Stephen Brown, steve.brown@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Caitlin Allen, caitlin.allen@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	In-class presentation n/a	10%	-	500 words
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Assignment	Essay Essay	40%	Week 04 Due date: 18 Sep 2020 at 23:59	2500wd
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Participation	Participation task n/a	10%	Week 07 Due date: 16 Oct 2020 at 23:59	500wd
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Assignment	Research assignment n/a	40%	Week 12 Due date: 22 Nov 2020 at 23:59	2500 words
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Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

There are four assignments for this unit of study. All must be completed to achieve a passing grade.

Essay Topics (2500 words - 40%)

Due Date Friday 18th September

Choose ONE of these topics for your essay.

Compare and contrast how Laurajane Smith (The Uses of Heritage) and Rodney Harrison (Heritage: critical approaches) conceptualize the idea of what heritage is.
Heritage tourism and tourism is commonly seen as an economic panacea - boosting the economies of developing countries/underdeveloped regions or as an economic replacement for declining industries. Discuss the economic and/or cultural and political advantages and disadvantages of the heritage tourism industry - use case studies to illustrate your answer.
Does the conservation of urban heritage contribute to more liveable and sustainable cities? Illustrate your answer with relevant case studies.
Does authenticity in heritage conservation matter? Illustrate your answer with relevant case studies.
What are the relationships between memory, forgetting and heritage? Consider case studies that highlight these relationships.

Research Project (2500 words 40%)

Due date: Sunday November 22th

Prepare a research report based on a place-based case study on one of the themes outlined below.

Develop a research question to investigate one of these themes.

Develop a bibliography.

Use one or more heritage sites/places/landscapes to illustrate your project.

Your research report will outline:

the question you are investigating,

the main issues associated with the question/theme,

how different scholars have approached the theme/question,

what sorts of places or elements of places provide good examples that illustrate the theme

what are the issues for heritage conservation and management.

Suggested themes/topics. You can come up with your own theme but discuss with Caitlin first.

Heritage and performance
Heritage as diplomacy
Heritage as social action
The use of new media in heritage
Gender and heritage
Post-conflict/conflict heritage
Issues in heritage tourism
Heritage as identity (national, local, personal)
Non-western views and approaches to heritage conservation and management
Re-enactments and authenticity
Presenting the past: interpretation and representation

3. In-class Presentation (10%)

Give a 10-minute presentation on your chosen research topic. Provide an outline of the question, why is it important and illustrate your talk with examples of relevant projects or places. Provide one question for the class to respond to.

Participation (10%)

Week Due: Friday October 16

Write a 500 wd summary of one set reading that resonated with you or that you enjoyed reading. Provide a synthesis of the main points of the article, explain why and how it made you think about heritage.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Work of exceptional standard. Written work demonstrates initiative and ingenuity in research and reading; pointed and critical analysis of material; innovative interpretation of evidence, makes an insightful contribution to historical debate; engages with values, assumptions and contested meanings contained within original evidence, develops abstract or theoretical arguments on the strength of detailed research and interpretation. Properly documented; writing characterised by creativity, style, and precision.
Distinction	75 - 84	Work of a superior standard. Written work demonstrates initiative in research and reading, complex understanding and original analysis of subject matter and its context, both empirical and theoretical; makes a good attempt to ''''get behind'''' the evidence and engage with its underlying assumptions, takes a critical, interrogative stance in relation to historical argument and interpretation, shows critical understanding of the principles and values underlying the unit. Properly documented; writing characterised by style, clarity, and some creativity.
Credit	65 - 74	Competent work, although further development is needed. Written work contains evidence of comprehensive reading, offers synthesis and critical evaluation of material on its own terms, takes a position in relation to various interpretations. In addition, it shows some extra spark of insight or analysis. Demonstrates good selection of evidence, coherent and sustainable argument, some evidence of independent thought, grasp of relevant museology or studies in cultural heritage
Pass	50 - 64	Work of an acceptable standard. Written work meets basic requirements in terms of reading and research, and demonstrates a reasonable understanding of subject matter. Offers descriptive summary of material relevant to the question, but may have a tendency to paraphrase; makes a reasonable attempt to organise material logically and comprehensibly and to provide scholarly documentation. There may be gaps in any or all of these areas
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

A late work penalty of 5 marks (out of 100) per day will be applied.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction/Changing Ideas of Heritage	Online class (2 hr)
Week 02	Heritage, Power and Discourse - Guest Lecture Dr James Flexner	Online class (2 hr)
Week 03	Heritage and Human Rights	Online class (2 hr)
Week 04	– World Heritage & Australian Heritage	Online class (2 hr)
Week 05	Western and Non-Western Views of Heritage - Guest Lecture Professor Annie Clarke	Online class (2 hr)
Week 06	Tour - the mode and location to be confirmed - Covid-19 restrictions will determine type of field trip whether on-line or in person	Online class (2 hr)
Week 07	Authenticity	Online class (2 hr)
Week 08	Heritage and Tourism Guest Lecture Professor Annie Clarke	Online class (2 hr)
Week 09	Urban Heritage and Sustainability	Online class (2 hr)
Week 10	Heritage, Memory and Emotion	Online class (2 hr)
Week 11	Project Presentations	Online class (2 hr)
Week 12	Project Presentations	Online class (2 hr)
Week 13	Project Writing Week - projects due. Overview of unit	Online class (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. have developed knowledge of key research issues in global heritage studies
LO2. understand the history, current practice and broad public significance of heritage
LO3. understand theory, method and practice in heritage through the use of case studies
LO4. have improved their skills in research, essay writing and presentation (e.g. critical thinking and argument building).

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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HRTG6901: The Idea of Heritage

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect