| Course Name |
Cultural Heritage & Tourism |
| Course Provider |
Maynooth University |
| Course Code |
78044 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
National University of Ireland |
Level 7 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Maynooth |
| Duration |
Course Duration: 100 hours part-time over one year this may include a number of Saturdays. |
| Entry Requirements |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Visit the International Office website for details.
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| Mature Applicants |
Mature Students
Participants need to be 21 years of age or over on 1st January of the year in which the course commences. As courses are delivered in keeping with adult education practice, participants will be expected to: be willing to engage with group activities and group learning; be willing to learn through dialogue and reflection on experience; have a level of literacy that is sufficient to complete the assessment requirements.
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| Course Content |
The certificate in Cultural Heritage and Tourism is designed to inform participants about the culture and heritage of a specific region in order to communicate this information to various audiences of both Irish and international tourists. This course will enhance the relative skills of individuals who are presently employed in the tourism sector or who have ambitions in that area. It is also open to general interest students. |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Module 1 Local and Family History
This module will provide participants with training regarding the availability and location of sources for the study of local and family history in the designated counties; how to access these sources (in reposito...
Hide-Module 1 Local and Family History
This module will provide participants with training regarding the availability and location of sources for the study of local and family history in the designated counties; how to access these sources (in repositories, on line and so on); how to interpret them; and how to critically appraise them. Sources will include: census records; estate records; land records (Registry of Deeds, Valuation Office etc.); newspapers; church records; education records; Famine records; crime records; travellers’ accounts; trade directories; parliamentary papers and so on.
Module 2 Cultural and Heritage Tourism: Past, Present and Future
The aim of this module is to introduce participants to the value of heritage sites in the region, and to examine how they might be presented to best advantage by those responsible for their guardianship in the twenty-first century. It explores strategies for: (i) protecting and presenting heritage sites according to best practice; (ii) utilising sites as resources for cultural tourism. This module will feature guest lecturers from the heritage and tourism industry in the region, for example, heritage officers; historic house owners and managers; those involved in the management of gardens,parks and landscapes; sites associated with local historic figures and events. It will place emphasis on why visitor experience matters; what attracts tourists to a particular region; best communication practice with visitors; best practice in guiding; presentation of historic sites; the importance of stories; how to make the most of your site whether of local or national importance.
Module 3 Project Planning and Development of Tourism Events Management incorporating Communication and Facilitation Skills
This module is designed to present an overview of the knowledge and skills required by a tourism project facilitator. Students will learn a variety of skills required for effective communication and production of an Arts-related tourism or festival event.
Module 4 Introduction to Early Cultural Heritage
This module will provide a core understanding of early cultural heritage and explore the practical application of this knowledge in cultural management and presentation. Students will be introduced to the key sources for archaeological and early literary material as well as basic research tools for accessing this information.
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| Assessment Method |
Assessment Procedures
85% minimum attendance
Participation in class
Assignments
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| Further Enquiries |
Department of Adult and Community Education, Education House, North Campus, NUI Maynooth.
Tel: 01 - 708 6062
Email: adcomed@nuim.ie
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| Course Web Page |
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