World Heritage

This course aims to introduce learners to the concept of World Heritage, covering topics such as the development of World Heritage sites, nomination processes, selection criteria, and global representation. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify different types of heritage, understand the significance of cultural landscapes and intangible heritage, and analyze case studies of World Heritage sites. The teaching method includes lectures, case studies, and discussions. This course is intended for individuals interested in heritage preservation, cultural conservation, tourism, and sustainable development.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Introducing World Heritage
• 1 Introducing World Heritage
• 2 World Heritage
• 2 World Heritage
• 2.1 An overview of World Heritage
• 2.2 The development of World Heritage
• 2.3 Creating a World Heritage site
• 2.3.1 Nomination
• 2.3.2 Selection criteria
• 2.3.3 Global representation
• 2.3.4 A wider vision?
• 2.4 Types of heritage
• 2.4.1 Natural heritage: large and small
• 2.4.2 Cultural landscapes
• 2.4.3 Intangible heritage
• 2.4.4 Other heritage categories
• 2.5 Case studies
• 2.5.1 Case study: Industrial heritage in New Lanark, Scotland
• 2.5.2 Case study: World Heritage Cities in Bath and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
• 2.5.3 Case study: World Heritage and the economy in Tarragona, Spain
• 2.6 The effect of World Heritage
• 3 Case study
• 3 Case study
• 3.1 The Lake District as World Heritage
• 4 Conclusion
• 4 Conclusion
• Glossary
• Acknowledgements