Heritage Interpretation for Tourism and Recreation
Hospo, Food & Tourism
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Lincoln University
Develops understanding of heritage interpretation principles and their application to parks, recreation, and tourism management.
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Discuss heritage concepts as applied to tourism
Discuss the concept of heritage as it is applied to natural and cultural resources used for tourism.
Evaluate theoretical approaches
Describe and evaluate major theoretical approaches to the interpretation of natural and cultural heritage.
Critique interpretation for conservation
Critique the use of interpretation as a fundamental tool in advocacy for heritage conservation and protected area administration in Aotearoa-New Zealand.
What You're Signing Up For
This course explores the principles and objectives of heritage interpretation, focusing on how these are applied within parks, recreation, and tourism management. Students will investigate theoretical approaches, practical communication techniques, and heritage conservation advocacy in the context of Aotearoa-New Zealand. The course equips students with skills for interpretive planning, management, and presentation to tourism audiences.
Course Content
- Principles and objectives of heritage interpretation
- Interpretation in parks, recreation and tourism management
- Theoretical approaches to interpreting natural and cultural heritage
- Advocacy for heritage conservation
- Tourist experience and heritage interpretation
- Communication media and interpretive techniques
- Interpretive planning, management, and evaluation
- Scoping, researching, and conducting guided tours
What you need to know first
A minimum of 60 credit points from the specified courses at level 200 or 300
Restriction: Nature and Heritage Interpretation, RECN-209
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Tourism
Recreation
Heritage Management
Future employment opportunities might be
Heritage tourism interpretation roles
Tour guide
Heritage site planner
Parks and recreation management
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