Unit Outline

This unit will challenge your perceptions of how heritage is manufactured. You will explore, analyse, and debate local and national issues within a global frame. Through critically reflecting on how heritage is ‘made’ by historians, archaeologists, Indigenous peoples, museums, politicians, and monument builders, you will acquire an advanced understanding of the contested nature of this field. The unit will challenge you to convey the complexities of the past to diverse audiences in compelling ways. By taking you on virtual tours of heritage interpretations we will examine the ways in which digital technologies have changed how we view and interact with past cultures

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Analyse and critique the formation and nature of cultural heritage.
2	Communicate persuasively using evidence-based argumentation.
3	Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the local and global forces that shape cultural heritage.
4	Apply cultural heritage skills to appraise the interpretation of heritage objects and sites.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Assessment Task 1 has had a minor revision in response to student interests. The Assessment Task 2 scenario has been simplified following student feedback in 2023.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Writing exhibition labels for a social history exhibition	Week 6	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Writing an acquisition proposal for a museum object	Week 10	40 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	An evaluation of an exhibition or heritage site	Week 14	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Writing exhibition labels for a social history exhibition

Task Description:

See HTA380 on MyLO for all Assessment Task details.

Task Length:

500 Words

Due Date:

Week 6 (26/Aug/2024)

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate and apply knowledge.	LO1, LO2
2	Contextualise social history objects/material culture within broader historical topics or themes.	LO1
3	Communicate in writing by using vocabulary suitable for non-specialist audiences.	LO2
4	Adhere to referencing requirements, word count, and the conventions of written English.	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Writing an acquisition proposal for a museum object

Task Description:

See HTA380 on MyLO for all Assessment Task details.

Task Length:

2000 Words

Due Date:

Week 10 (30/Sep/2024)

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate an awareness of how historical concepts and contexts inform collecting practices.	LO3
2	Demonstrate a capacity to differentiate between, and articulate, different types of significances.	LO4
3	Communicate in writing by structuring your proposal, and using vocabulary suitable for a professional audience.	LO2
4	Adhere to referencing requirements, word count, and the conventions of written English.	LO2

Assessment Task 3: An evaluation of an exhibition or heritage site

Task Description:

See HTA380 on MyLO for all Assessment Task details.

Task Length:

2000 Words

Due Date:

Week 14 (28/Oct/2024)

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Communicate using evidence-based argumentation.	LO2
2	Analyse and evaluate the exhibition of site, while also taking into consideration local and global factors that have shaped it.	LO1, LO3, LO4
3	Situate your review within relevant historical and cultural heritage contexts.	LO1, LO3, LO4
4	Adhere to referencing requirements, word count, and the conventions of written English.	LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.