Understanding and Developing UNESCO World Heritage Sites (online) (5cr)

Code: C-02504-MT00CH09-3004

General information

Enrollment: 17.11.2025 - 08.01.2026; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 01.04.2026 - 20.05.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Institution: JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Opintojakso opiskellaan kokonaan virtuaalisesti ja materiaalit ovat Moodle oppimisympäristössä. Opintojaksolla on viisi webinaaria joiden ajankohdat ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa.

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 0 - 21

Course: C-02504-MT00CH09

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The purpose of the course is to create an understanding about the Unesco World Heritage concept and its international goals. The course is implemented in the cooperation between Jamk, Humak and JYU, that creates a great possibility for students to co-operate in multidiciplinary environment and multicultural group. You will join the development of the local Unesco sites in multi disciplinary groups. Competences Internationalization and multiculturalism, Sustainable development, Learning to learn Learning objectives The goal for the course is that you understand the Unesco World Heritage concept and its international nature. You understand its international goals but at the same time also the importance locally. You will learn about the development of the local Unesco sites and its influence at local communities and stakeholders.

Content

Unesco World Heritage concept International World heritage related contracts Responsible management of Unesco sites Development of the Unesco world heritage sites

Location and time

The course will be studied entirely online in Moodle studying environment. There will be five webinars and the timing will be informed in the beginning of the course.

Materials

Smith, Laurajane (2021): Emotional Heritage: Visitor Engagement at Museums and Heritage Sites. Routledge. Interview recordings Current articles

Teaching methods

The studying methods include online independent studying, online webinars and recordings. The tasks include analytical assignments and exam.

Employer connections

This course is related to the development of the Unesco sites in Finland. The course is planned in co-operation with three higher education institutes and together with Unesco World Heritage sites in Central Finland - project.

Exam schedules

No exam Assessment is based to individual assignments completed during the course.

International connections

The course and the topics are international in their nature.

Student workload

The total workload for the students is 135 hours. Independent studying, completing assignments 115 hours Webinars and recorded lectures 20 hours