MA HERITAGE MANAGEMENT SH 534 - Part-Time 1. Background The MA Heritage Management course is two- year part time postgraduate programme focusing on teaching of skills and inculcating experience required for the management of heritage in Mauritius and the region. The University of Mauritius is collaborating with international institutions of the East African region to offer candidates from the South Western Indian Ocean heritage education according to international standards. Contributing institutions are: the Centre for Heritage Development in Africa (CHDA), the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), the Ministry of Arts and Culture of Mauritius, the National Heritage Fund (NHF), the Aapravasi Ghat Trust Fund (AGTF), the Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund (LMHTF), and the National Parks and Conservation Service (NPCS). The course is designed to address heritage issues using an interdisciplinary approach and will be taught by specialists and research active lecturers. Students will learn how to effectively work with experts in heritage, archaeology, architecture, and conservation. Key issues such as legal framework, fundraising, project supervision, and sustainability will be addressed. Prospective students should hold a good honours degree in any area of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Architecture, Engineering and Sciences. 2. Objectives The objective is to give to students the necessary heritage management tools in line with national and regional strategies to enhance the cultural heritage management in the South Western Indian Ocean. Themes addressed are: Cultural Heritage Development Heritage Conservation and Politics of Heritage Heritage Economics & HR Capacity Building Cultural Heritage Sustainability and Tourism Conceptualizing Educational Programme & Exhibitions Heritage Interpretation and the Public 3. General Entry Requirements Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with at least a Second Class or 50%, whichever is applicable or a GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution OR alternative qualifications acceptable to the University of Mauritius 4. Programme Requirements A good honours degree or equivalent in the humanities, architecture, social sciences and sciences is required. Persons already in service in the heritage field may apply upon proof of relevant practical experience. International candidates are required to provide evidence of a good command of English if it is not their first language as most courses will be delivered in English. Few lectures may be in French due to the interdisciplinary nature of programme and the use of resource persons from the South West Indian Ocean region. 1
5. Programme Duration Minimum [Semester(s)] Maximum [Semesters] Master s Degree: 2 4 Postgraduate Diploma: 2 4 6. Credits per Semester As per University Regulation. 7. Minimum Credits Required for the Awards - 39 Breakdown Master s Degree Core Modules Dissertation Electives Modules 18 credits 9 credits 12 credits 8. Assessment Each module will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows (unless otherwise specified): Written examination of 2-3 hours duration and course work assessment carrying 30-40% of total marks. Course work assessment will be based on seminar presentations and / or project work. Practical modules will be assessed entirely by continuous assessment (see module descriptions below). EXCEPT FOR THESE MODULES, CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT WILL INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE ASSIGNMENT. An overall total of 40% for combined course work assessment and written examination components would be required to pass the module, without minimum thresholds within the individual course assessment and written examination. All modules carry their own credit value. Dissertations carry 9 credits and will be in an area of specialisation. 9. Submission Deadlines for Dissertations First Draft: End of August of the academic year. Final Copy: end of 3 rd week of December of that year by 4.00 pm at latest. 10. Choice of Electives Students will be required to submit their choice of electives in semester 1, 2 and 3 in order of priority during the application process. A minimum of five students is required for a module to be offered. The University reserves the right not to offer a given elective module if the critical number of students is not attained / and subject to availability of resource specialist. 2
11. Programme Plan MA Heritage Management CORE Code Year 1 Module Name Hrs/Wk L+P HERT 5101(3) Introduction to Heritage 3+0 3 HERT 5102(3) Heritage Inventory & Documentation 3+0 3 HERT 5201(3) Heritage Conservation Management 3+0 3 HERT 5202(3) Heritage Value Assessment 3+0 3 Electives (up to 6 credits) HERT 5103(2) Heritage Economics 3+0 3 HERT 5104(2) Heritage Legal Frameworks 3+0 3 HERT 5203(2) Heritage, Museology and the Public 3+0 3 HERT 5204(2) CORE Code Practical Conservation: Archival, Iconographic or Archaeological Conservation Year 2 Module Name Credits 3+0 3 Hrs/Wk L+P HERT 6101(3) Intangible Cultural Heritage Management 3+0 3 HERT 6201(3) Heritage and Sustainable Development 3+0 3 HERT6000(3) Dissertation 9 Electives (up to 6 credits) HERT 6102(2) Heritage Tourism 3+0 3 HERT 6103 IT and Multimedia in Heritage Management 3+0 3 HERT 6104(2) Heritage Interpretation 3+0 3 HERT 6202(2) Practical Conservation: Architectural or Urban Conservation Credits 3 Note: Flexibility dates for delivery of lectures/seminars will apply in accordance with the time schedule and availability of resource specialists from institutions abroad. 3
12. OUTLINE SYLLABUS HERT5101(3) - INTRODUCTION TO HERITAGE CORE MODULES Heritage and its History. Cultural Heritage Management concepts and practices. Social and political construction of heritage values. Fabricating Heritage. Nature and culture. Monuments, Sites and Landscapes. Private heritage. Vernacular heritage. Common heritage & Community heritage. Local & National Heritage. Regional heritage. World Heritage Sites and Cultural Landscapes. World Heritage Convention 1972. UNESCO Conventions and Charters: Venice Charter, Burra Charter Guidelines for conservation. HERT5102(3) - HERITAGE INVENTORY AND DOCUMENTATION Inventory and Architectural Documentation of Cultural Heritage. Geographical Information Systems Quantitative analysis using GIS. Cultural Mapping and Decision Making in Heritage Management. GIS and quantitative methods for Heritage Management. Theoretical and practical exercises using GIS software (ArcGIS) and creating GIS Database. Viewing, displaying and representing quantitative data related to heritage management. Analytical tools and fieldwork to prepare a spatial analysis project to manage efficiently heritage sites. World Heritage Sites in Mauritius. HERT5201(3) - HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT Archives Conservation. Site conservation. Museum Conservation. Conservation Ideals, Practices and Ethical concerns. Use and patronage. Conservation versus Access. Cultural heritage in Education and Recreation. Rights and obligations. Cultural Resource Management. Archaeology and the Public. Preserving the past. Conservation of World Heritage Sites/Landscapes. Impacts of heritage tourism. Politics of Heritage and Conservation. Communications Strategy, Market Research and Operations. Human Resources Management and Strategic Planning. Buffer Zone and Core Zone Management. Students can specialize in conservation by taking a practical elective in: archival, iconographic, archaeological, architectural or urban conservation. Specialization is to be designated at the start of the programme. HERT 5202(3) - HERITAGE VALUE ASSESSMENT The Value of Heritage. Cultural Significance and Statements of Cultural Significance. Authenticity and Integrity of Monuments, Sites and Landscapes. Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment. Environmental Impact Assessment as component of Heritage Impact Assessment. Archaeological Impact Assessment. Visual Impact Assessment. Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment, Lanscaping and Mitigation. HERT 6101(3) - INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT Definition. Traditional Cultural Properties. Documentation and inventory of ICH. Oral History and Memory. Safeguarding and sustainability of ICH. Traditional skills, beliefs, traditions, oral traditions, music, songs, dance, drama etc. Non-collectible data and re-interpretation. Management of intangible cultural heritage. Living conditions of local communities. Environmental concerns. HERT 6201(3) - HERITAGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Environment preservation and natural heritage safeguarding. Legal framework, conventions and role of NGOs. Regional planning and development. Technical co-operation and consultancy. Cultural landscapes and sustainability. Heritage as development. Indigenous heritage and sustainability. Traditional Agricultural heritage. Agribusiness and Genetic Extinction. Creative Industries concept and sustainable development. HERT 6000(3) - DISSERTATION Title of dissertation on a relevant topic in heritage is to be agreed by student and a supervisor and is to be approved by the Department of History and Political Science early in first semester. 4
HERT 5103(2) - HERITAGE ECONOMICS ELECTIVE MODULES Economic Value of Cultural Heritage. Ethics in Cultural Heritage Management (CHM). Public and Private ownership. Corporate Social Responsibility and Heritage Management. Heritage Ownership and Funding of CHM. CHM and the public. Top-down concept of Heritage Management. Public vision of 'common heritage'. HERT 5104(2) - HERITAGE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS National Heritage Laws in the region, such as Mauritius National Heritage Fund Act 2003 and one other?. Regional countries: Seychelles, East African countries, Madagascar and sub-saharan countries - comparative study. Heritage Management Laws. South African Heritage Resource Act 1999 (SAHRA). English Heritage (National Heritage Act 1983). Government Policy Development, legislation and bureaucracy, and funding. Code du Patrimoine français. HERT 5203(2) - HERITAGE, MUSEOLOGY AND THE PUBLIC Politics of Cultural Heritage. Public value of heritage. Museology, museum experience. Media and Popular Culture. Repatriation of cultural property. Indigenous peoples rights: NAGPRA. Legal issues of repatriation. Illicit trafficking of cultural property. HERT 5204(2) - PRACTICAL CONSERVATION MODULE: ARCHIVAL, ICONOGRAPHIC OR ARCHAEOLOGICAL This module will give the opportunity to the student to deal with either an archival conservation project (paper, manuscripts or other support medium) or an archaeological conservation project in concertation with a heritage institution and a specialist. Placement, research activities to be done in collaboration with CHDA /other institution. HERT 6102(2) - HERITAGE TOURISM Cultural Heritage and Tourism Conceptual Partnership. Managing, Planning and Development for heritage tourism. Legal aspects and zoning (Buffer zones). Visitor management. Heritage visitor characteristics and motivations. Heritage marketing. Heritage tourism product development. Heritage supply of tourism attractions. Tourism impact and heritage sustainability. Cultural regeneration. Cross cultural management. HERT 6103 (2) - IT AND MULTIMEDIA IN HERITAGE MANAGEMENT Digital heritage and its conservation. UNESCO 2003 guidelines for protection/conservation of Digital Heritage. Scientific data, media output, digital art. Managing rights and ownership. Meta Data transfer. Data Protection and longterm Accessibility. Physical deterioration and Digital obsolescence. Digital sustainability. HERT 6104(2) - HERITAGE INTERPRETATION Definition, The roles of interpretation. Principles of interpretation and presentation. Models of Interpretation and Interpretative techniques. Interpretation process and its evaluation. Cultural heritage and the media. Communicating cultural heritage values. Public awareness enhancement. HERT 6202(2) - PRACTICAL CONSERVATION: ARCHITECTURAL OR URBAN This module will address either an architectural conservation project or an urban conservation project. This will be carried out in collaboration with a heritage institution and students will be assigned a supervisor for guidance. Placement, research activities to be done in collaboration with CHDA /other institution. 23 January 2013 5