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.
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 | |
Minor Sequence
The minor sequence applies to students who commenced in 2023 or later. If you commenced prior to 2023, please refer to the Sequence 2022 tab for details.
Students must complete 40 credit points as follows.
Complete the following compulsory subjects.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HUMN 2073 | Issues in Contemporary Heritage | 10 |
| TOUR 3002 | Cultural Tourism and Events | 10 |
| HUMN 3118 | Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective | 10 |
| HUMN 3117 | Place-Making for Tourism and the Cultural Economies | 10 |
Equivalent Subjects
The subject listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed this subject in 2022 or earlier.
CULT 3015 - Heritage and Tourism, replaced by TOUR 3002 Cultural Tourism and Events
CULT 3014 - Heritage Interpretation, replaced by HUMN 3117 Place-Making for Tourism and the Cultural Economies
TOUR 2001 - Issues in Contemporary Heritage, replaced by HUMN 2073 Issues in Contemporary Heritage
CULT 3016 - Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective, replaced by HUMN 3118 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective