Undergraduate Course: Scotland and Heritage (SCET10015)
Course Outline
School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Scottish Ethnology |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
http://www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk |
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Course description |
The course seeks to examine, from an ethnological stance, the presentation and consumption of Scottish cultural tradition through an exploration of heritage as both concept and industry. Using a number of thematic case studies, students will be encouraged to critically deconstruct the term 'heritage' and consider its role in the creation and maintenance of local and national identities. A visit to one heritage organisation will be included. |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
Visiting students must have a background in Folklore or Anthropology (ideally at least 3 relevant courses at grade B or above). We will only consider University/College level courses for entry purposes. |
Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Conference Room, 1st Floor, 27 George Square |
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Conference Room, 1st Floor, 27 George Square |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should have: Engaged with scholarly literature relating to the concept of heritage; Gained an empirical familiarity with the historical development of the heritage industry within Scotland; Developed a critical awareness of the aims, objectives and practices of the key institutions within the Scottish heritage industry; Enhanced ethnological research skills through focused engagement with both exhibition- and web-based materials; Participated in group discussions and debates aimed at the critical deconstruction of the heritage concept; Consolidated skills developed in pre-Honours years relating to the writing of critical texts on ethnological issues and problems through course work tasks. |
Assessment Information
Course work (totalling 50% of final mark) One 2000 word essay, week 8, 20% of final mark; one 1500 word review, week 10, 20% of final mark; one tutorial presentation assessment, 10% of final mark; Degree exam (50% of final mark) One exam of one-and-a half hours' duration. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Gary West
Tel: (0131 6)50 4151
Email: Gary.West@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Christine Lennie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: christine.lennie@ed.ac.uk |
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