Course
- University Requirements
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Area 1: Arts and Humanities
- GE1101 Chinese Cultural Heritage In Modern Perspective
- GE1105 Chinese Music Appreciation
- GE1106 Chinese Art Appreciation
- GE1107 The City in Chinese History and Culture
- GE1108 The Silk Road: A Pathway of Interactive Culture from the Ancient to the Modern World
- GE1114 Women's Lives in Chinese History
- GE1125 Architecture and Space in Chinese Culture
- GE1135 Material Culture in Everyday Life in China: A Historical Perspective
- GE2103 Appreciating Masterpieces of Western Culture
- GE2114 Anthropology and World Heritage
- GE2132 Discovering the Dynamics of Contemporary Cities and Architecture in China
- GE3205 Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age
Anthropology and World Heritage (GE2114)
Course Aims
This course introduces critical analysis of world heritage sites through the perspective of anthropology, an increasingly important discipline in the humanities and social sciences. Drawing on ethnography, policy analysis, and social theories, this course aims to offer an informed understanding of the existence of a global heritage-scape. It provides a detailed yet expansive look at cultural tourism, historic preservation, and the UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention. In order to reflect on the underlying international politics of protecting cultural and natural diversity around the globe, this course examines the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions of heritage research and practice engaged by archaeologists, heritage professionals, museum curators, and the general public.
Medium of Instruction: English
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