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 705-484 Landscape Heritage

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Dr Jan Schapper and Ms Karen Olsen

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

3 hours of lectures and practical work a week. Attendance at up to 1 one-day excursion or 2 half-day excursions at times to be stated at the beginning of the semester

Subject Description

Concepts of natural and cultural heritage. Heritage as a perception issue. Types of landscape heritage: wilderness and natural landscapes, aboriginal landscape, pastoral and agricultural landscapes, public and private gardens. Heritage legislation and organisations. Techniques for the assessment of landscape heritage. Case studies are used to illustrate the theory and practice of planning and managing the conservation of landscape heritage. Other types of heritage such as geological heritage.

Assessment

Individual presentations and written assignments equivalent to not more than 3500 words (60%). Group presentations and written assignments equivalent to not more than 2500 words (40%).

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