Heritage and Tourism, Minor (0012)
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0012
Previous Code : SM1097.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
In a highly mobile world (migration, tourism, media and communications, travel and transport) and in contemporary life where the preservation of historical and natural environments present as one of the major challenges facing all societies, heritage has become a touchstone for social and cultural identity, our understanding of modernity, peace and development, our senses of citizenship, custodianship and community. At the same time heritage places have become significant tourist destinations and so in a world of flows and networks, the heritage-tourism relationship is a critical one. In the 21st century it is impossible to disentangle the two. This minor introduces contemporary heritage issues and provides an in-depth understanding of tourism as a social phenomenon. It enables a critical examination of the relationship between heritage and tourism in number of settings within Australia (including Indigenous Australia) and internationally. Graduates with a heritage and tourism minor can contemplate careers within a diverse range of government, non-government organization and businesses that require understanding, insight and skills related to heritage and tourism.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | socialsciences@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Penrith Campus | Internal | socialsciences@westernsydney.edu.au |
Minor Structure
Students must complete four subjects as follows.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following two compulsory subjects | 40 | |
| Issues in Contemporary Heritage | ||
| Heritage Interpretation | ||
| Students must also complete two of the following subjects | ||
| Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective | ||
| Issues in World Development: Rich World, Poor World | ||
| Cultural and Social Geographies | ||
| Heritage and Tourism | ||
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Recommended Sequence
Students must complete four of the following subjects
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| TOUR 2001 | Issues in Contemporary Heritage | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Cultural and Social Geographies | ||
| Heritage and Tourism | ||
| Note: B Tourism Management Students should choose HUMN 2018 - Cultural and Social Geographies | ||
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| CULT 3014 | Heritage Interpretation | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective | ||
| Issues in World Development: Rich World, Poor World | ||
| Note: B Tourism Management Students should choose HUMN 2032 - Issues in World Development: Rich World, Poor World | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |