Identification and Classification of Heritage

Code:

MHP009

Acronym:

ICP

Instance: 2015/2016 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of History, Political and International Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in History and Heritage

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EHP	0	Course Programme	1	-	6	70	162
MHP	17	MHP - Study Plan	1	-	6	70	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Students who successfully complete this module will be able to:

1 – select the conceptual and practical tools to identify and classify heritage within the Portuguese legal framework;

2 – be familiar with the various potential uses of such tools;

3 – recognize which methodologies enhance the use of heritage as a source of scientific knowledge; 4 – recognize which methodologies enhance the use of heritage as physical and material value worth preserving;

Learning outcomes and competences

1 - Domain of the origin and historical development of notions of heritage and respective problematics associated;

2 - Development of the capacity for reflection and critical analysis about the notions of heritage and its historical uses and policies;

3 - Development of learning skills and increased autonomy;

Working method

Presencial

Program

Syllabus:

1. Heritage concepts: natural and cultural heritage; material and immaterial heritage

2. Heritage as an economic resource and a source of a people’s identity

3. Principles and methods for the identification of heritage "values": territories (landscapes, archaeological sites and natural reserves), sites, monuments and different artefacts

4. Current legal framework for heritage preservation in Portugal

Mandatory literature

Baghli, S. A. ; “The Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Heritage and New Perspectives for the Museums”. , ICOM News, 57(4): 15-17., 2004
Choay, Françoise ; L’ Allégorie du Patrimoine, E. du Seuil, 1999. ISBN: ISBN: 972-44-1205-9
Deacon, H., Dondolo, L., Mrubata, M. & Prosalendis, S.; The Subtle Power of Intangible Heritage: Legal and Financial Instruments for Safeguarding Intangible Heritage. , Cape Town: HSRC Publishers., 2004
Duarte, Alice; "The Contemporary Way to Protecting Heritage or, The Only Way for Heritage to Serve the Development of Communities", In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Heritade and Sustainable Development. R. Amoêda, S. Lira & C. Pinheiro (eds.), Heritage 2010: Heritage and Sustainable Development. Barcelos: Green Lines Institute, 855-864., 2010
Guilhaume, Marc ; A Política do Património, Ed. Campo das Letras, 2003
Holtorf, C. ; “Can Less Be More? Heritage in the Age of Terrorism”. , Public Archaeology, 5 (2): 101-110., 2006
Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, B. ; “Intangible Heritage as a Metacultural Production”. , Museum International, 56: 52-65., (2004).
Lowenthal, D.; Past is a Foreign Country., Cambridge: Cambridge University Press., 1985
Peralta, Elsa & Anico, Marta (orgs.); Patrimónios e Identidades. Ficções Contemporâneas., Oeiras: Celta Editora., 2006. ISBN: 972-774-233-5
Smith, Laurajane; Uses of Heritage., Oxon: Routledge., 2006

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and practical sessions: Lectures and open discussion classes. Tutorials: Tutorials will be devoted to the critical analysis of texts and pieces of legislation. Laboratory sessions: Practical exercises.

keywords

Social sciences > Cultural studies

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	0,00
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	92,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Trabalho laboratorial	28,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

- 75% compulsory attendance of all classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Student Report: 100% .

Examinations or Special Assignments

According to FLUP regulations.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to FLUP regulations.

Classification improvement

To repeat individual report.

Observations

The module is taught by Alice Duarte, who is responsible for syllabus and assessment. Practical and laboratory classes can be taught by various other FLUP teachers as well as by specialists from other institutions.