Learn the techniques for Heritage Interpretation
Heritage is an important resource from an economic, social and educational point of view.
But it has to be interpreted and communicated.
In this online course you will learn the techniques and resources for Heritage Interpretation and how to apply them.
When buying this course: Offer of the E-book Guide to the Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Language: English.
Also available in: Português
Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be familiar with the concepts of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Cultural Tourism and Heritage Interpretation
You will learn about the latest concepts and approaches to heritage and tourism. Intangible heritage, proximity tourism, green tourism…
You will learn about the origins and concepts of heritage interpretation, the ethical principles that guide the activity of heritage interpreters and the main world organizations.
You will learn the techniques and resources for interpreting heritage and how to apply them.
Cultural Heritage Interpretation course online
The price of the course includes 24-hour unlimited access to:
- Lessons for each topic in the program
- Links and bibliography
- Presentations
- Assessment (1 final quiz)
- Certificate.
Who should take the Heritage Interpretation online course
This course is aimed at those wishing to begin or deepen their knowledge on heritage interpretation methods and cultural tourism.
It is particularly useful for tour guides, cultural mediators, teachers and students of art history or professionals in cultural communication and cultural tourism.
However, it is perfectly suitable for anyone interested in the topics covered.
There are no access requirements.
How it works
Course structure – Cultural Heritage Interpretation
1 – Concepts – Heritage Interpretation
1.1. Cultural Heritage
- Concepts
- Importance and protection
1.2. Tourism
- Concepts
- Tourism activity
- Green tourism
1.3 Cultural tourism
- Concepts and principles
- Motivations
- Proximity tourism
1.4. Relationship between tourism and cultural heritage
1.5. Heritage Education
2 – Heritage Interpretation
2.1. Origins of the concept
2.2. Objectives and strategies
2.3. Principles of heritage interpretation
3 – Techniques and resources for heritage interpretation
3.1. Heritage interpretation techniques
3 .1.1. Personal or assisted interpretation
- events
- guided tours
3.1.2 Non-personal or non-assisted interpretation
- exhibitions
- printed media and APPs
- signage
- multimedia
- digital interpretation