to introduce the key principles and approaches in conservation of the built heritage and the ethics and philosophies which underlie them
to provide an understanding of how these approaches and principles have developed and are applied in practice
to develop research, analytical and presentation skills
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should
have a critical understanding of how and why the concept of cultural heritage and its conservation has evolved and is applied in contemporary practice
have a thorough knowledge of the historical background to heritage conservation practices, the range of philosophical approaches and their relevance
be able to critically evaluate the conservation plan approach and apply the processes of determining values and significance for built cultural heritage in context
Academic and graduate skills
have developed transferrable skills in small group work and visual / verbal presentation
Assessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay - 3500 words
N/A
100
Special assessment rules
None
Reassessment
Task
Length
% of module mark
Essay/coursework Essay - 3500 words
N/A
100
Module feedback
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