Understanding and Developing UNESCO World Heritage Sites MT00CH09

Objective

The purpose of the course is to create an understanding about the Unesco World Heritage concept and its international goals. The course is implemented in the cooperation between Jamk, Humak and JYU, that creates a great possibility for students to co-operate in multidiciplinary environment and multicultural group. You will join the development of the local Unesco sites in multi disciplinary groups.

Competences
Internationalization and multiculturalism, Sustainable development, Learning to learn

Learning objectives
The goal for the course is that you understand the Unesco World Heritage concept and its international nature. You understand its international goals but at the same time also the importance locally. You will learn about the development of the local Unesco sites and its influence at local communities and stakeholders.

Content

Unesco World Heritage concept
International World heritage related contracts
Responsible management of Unesco sites
Development of the Unesco world heritage sites

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment methods are based on learning objectives.
A course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:

If the student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail)

1 (Sufficient) You identify Unesco World Heritage concept and know some International World heritage related contracts. You know the role of responsibility in Unesco sites management.

2 (Satisfactory) You understand Unesco World Heritage concept and International World heritage related contracts. You understand the role of responsibility in Unesco sites management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 (Good) You can explain Unesco World Heritage concept and International World heritage related contracts. You understand the role of responsibility in Unesco sites management and can apply it in project work.

4 (Very Good) You can explain Unesco World Heritage concept and International World heritage related contracts. You discuss the role of responsibility in Unesco sites management and can apply it in project work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) You can critically discuss Unesco World Heritage concept and International World heritage related contracts. You discuss the role of responsibility in Unesco sites management and can critically and creatively apply it in project work.

Further information

The course is planned and implemented in co-operation between Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä University and Humak University of Applied Sciences. The course is targeted to the students interested in developing the cultural tourism destinations and attractions.