Stuents will carry out in-depth analysis and/or research projects in relation to the field of heritage conservation and the management of sites. The interdisciplinary approach will allow them to examine typical and a-typical issues in context and in relation to stakeholders and research facilities. Students will learn how to conceptualize research and/or problem assessment. The study project will enable students to develop, through individual and team work, individual concepts and strategies for research, qualified problem statements and development of solutions as related to Conservation and Site Management. The study project may have both a disciplinary and an interdisciplinary approach, depending on the particular topic, drawing from a wide range of topics and study areas. The project should be completed within one semester, during which the students are expected to acquire and enhance the knowledge of the subject by means of intensive research both in class and in the course of indepentent work (group and individual). By the end of the semester, students are expected to develop their own approaches and ideas for particular topics related to the project. Elaborated strategies, guidelines and ideas have to be presented in a final report. The number of teaching hours per week per semester (SWS) will depend on the project-specific teaching and learning methods. Thematically, study projects cover a wide range of topics related to culutral and natural heritage. These include: Conservation and management of heritage sites, Tourism management, Rehabilitation of historic sites and regions, landscape planning, landscape archaeology, art history, museums, urban planning, interpretation and presentation of heritage sites, nomination of sites to the World Heritage List and project management. A list of the study projects offered each semester is announced to the students by the respective teaching staff in advance. The students choose among the available options and sign up for the project which best suits their personal research interests.

Learning outcomes

This module will enable students to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired from the courses of the World Heritage Studies and HCSM programme concerned with Heritage Conservation & Site Management. Students will develop skills and competencies that are required in heritage projcets: scientific research and analysis skills, practice in the application of specific methods and methodologies, contextualization and problem-solving skills, competencies for concept developement and project management.

Assessment

• Interim presentation/s on the subject of the study project (possible formats: individual or group presentations, excursion report, poster presentation, simulation, interview - usually 50 % of the grade • Study Project (possible formats: report, seminar paper, portofolio, essay, case study) - usually 50 % of the grade Number, format and weighting of the partical performance/s for the module examination (module grade) are announced in the respective seminar.

Literature (1)

Will be announced in class depending on the focus of the project.

Remarks

Taking into consideration the above-mentioned prerequisites, students are expected to enroll in Study Projects 1 and 2 during the 2nd and 3rd semester of their studies respectively. However, should a student prefer to take both Study Projects within one semester (either 2nd, or 3rd), this option is possible as well.

Modules

Study Project Heritage Conservation and Management

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