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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Scottish Ethnology

Undergraduate Course: Scotland and Heritage (SCET10015)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe 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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Scotland and Orality (SCET08008) AND Visualising Scotland (SCET08009)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting 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.
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Gary West
Tel: (0131 6)50 4151
Email: Gary.West@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Christine Lennie
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: christine.lennie@ed.ac.uk
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