What is heritage?

Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • understand the global scope of heritage
  • understand the ‘material’ and ‘non-material’ aspects of heritage
  • recognise heritage as a ‘process’ as well as a ‘product’ of certain activities in the present
  • recognise heritage studies as a specific field of study
  • understand the idea of the authorised heritage discourse (AHD).