Course KG3018

Managing and Interpreting Natural and Cultural Heritage Sites

7.5 Credits
Second Cycle

Main field of study: Human Geography, Tourism Studies

The course has no instances planned right now

Learning outcomes for the course

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • give an overview of the field of study in terms of current heritage research;
  • analyze the role of heritage in the global experience economy, and its significance in industrial restructuring and regional development;
  • analyze the economic, social and cultural consequences of how heritage tourism is managed;
  • present issues relating to sustainability in heritage based tourism products and services;
  • critically assess different interpretations of heritage and relate these to ideological perspectives;
  • demonstrate an understanding of landscape analysis and methods for interpretation.