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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

This world of tourism today is booming. It has become necessary for the learners to know what impact tourism holds towards the conservation of these world heritage sites. Candidates willing to learn about these impacts and factors are welcome to join the Culture and Tourism course provided by FutureLearn to gain a deeper insight into the legal frameworks, procedures, and practices that can be used for identifying as well as managing our world heritage sites. In addition to these, the candidates will learn about the impact of globalisation, commodification, power, authenticity, and representation on tourism and cultural heritage. The candidates will be able to discover the real-life issues that arise in the fields of tourism management of cultural and heritage sites by making use of case studies from all around the world, especially Asia.

The candidates will be able to discover the different reasons and ways about how the tourists interact with the heritage sites.

The Highlights

Renowned experts from over the world
Free of cost
Online learning course with study time flexibility
Four-hour study time per week
6-week course duration
Offered by Nankai University

Programme Offerings

Readable content
Online Classrooms
Interviews
Case Studies
Examples of local and international projects
Lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Futurelearn

The course on Culture and Tourism has the following fee details:

The candidates must pay an amount to obtain the certification.
The fee for taking the course without a certificate is nil.

Fee Category	Amount in Dollar
Fees	₹900/month

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

After upgrading your free account and becoming an unlimited user, the candidates are expected to mark a minimum of 90% of their total course. Also, if there are any tests included in the course, the candidates must attend all of them and score an average of 70% on those tests.

What you will learn

Knowledge of tourism

The following topics will be made familiar to the learners of this course:

Candidates will learn about the factors that concern the conservation of World Heritage such as charters, international conventions, and standards
Candidates will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge to actual problems arising in the management of cultural heritage
Candidates will be able to identify how important the concept of the cultural landscape is to World Heritage
Candidates will be able to judge the different utilisations of the concepts of heritage
Candidates will evaluate the management of cultural heritage and its different types
Candidates will be able to identify the importance that tourism holds in the production of culture in the practices of heritage

Who it is for

Tourism Manager

The following individuals will find the course of Culture and Tourism to their benefits:

Candidates who are interested to learn more about tourism of different cultures and the importance of bringing them together
Candidates who want to protect the world heritage sites and are looking for ways to do so
Candidates who are interested in the world heritage programme by UNESCO
Candidates who want to work as guides and improve the experiences of tourists visiting the World Heritage Sites
Candidates who want to promote and conserve world heritage

Admission Details

For taking admission in the course of Culture and Tourism, the candidates are required to go through the following steps:

Step 1: The link is given below will redirect the candidates to the homepage of the course: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/culture-and-tourism

Step 2: The candidates are requested to provide their email IDs so that they are notified once the course becomes available to get enrolled in.

The Syllabus

Introduction course outline and UNESCO World Heritage Program
Cultural Heritage-1
Cultural Heritage-2
Natural Heritage

Mixed Culture and Natural Heritage
Authenticity, Integrity and Cultural Routes
Special Heritage and Sustainable

The Australia’s Heritage System and Sydney Opera House
Role of the ISCCL and Cultural Landscape (1)
Role of the ISCCL and Cultural Landscape (2)
Rural Landscapes as Heritage
Case Study: Mongolian Altai

Introduction of the Meaning of 'landscape’
Landscape Values
Reading the Landscape: Identification and Assessment
Case Study: Wingecarribee Historic Landscape

Indigenous Tourism
Case Study and Conclusion: Great Expectations for Tourism

The Definition of Heritage in Heritage Performance Study
Heritage Performance - Evidence from Australia, England and USA
The Conclusion of Heritage Performance

Instructors

Nankai University, Tianjin Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is the instructor of this course?

The instructor that will be teaching the students about the subject matter of this course is Rouran Zhang who works as a lecturer in College of Tourism and Service Management, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.

2: Give a brief about the university offering this course.

This course is provided by Nankai University which consists of about 38 academic and 38 support staff. It offers about 500 postgraduate and 185 undergraduate courses.

3: Can I claim a refund?

For refund facilities, the candidates need to view the refund policy of FutureLearn at https://www.futurelearn.com/info/terms/refund-policy. The candidates may also email at orders@futurelearn.com along with the purchase number.

4: Will there be any discounts or financial aids given out to the learners?

There are no facilities of financial aid that are given to learners yet. However, there are some sponsored courses available, which offer free digital upgrades.

5: How can I register for a free account?

After logging on to the description page, you can find a ‘sign in’ button on the top right corner. You can log in using your Facebook account or register by filling in your details (name, email address, age, password).

6: Can I skip submitting an assignment?

It is recommended for all learners to complete the assignments religiously and submit them for a better learning experience. However, it is not mandatory. The candidates can choose the assignments they wish to get reviewed and may also choose not to submit any.

7: What are the fee details for this course?

The overall fee of this course is nil, that is, the candidates can choose to learn this course without paying a fee. However, those who want a certification of completion have to pay an extra fee to upgrade their accounts.

8: I want to contact the one who reviewed my assignment. Can I do so?

No, FutureLearn is against the leak of any personal information about its candidates and does not provide any means of contact. However, if you have any query regarding the evaluation of your assignment, you may leave a comment for the reviewer to notice.

9: What is the procedure if I find any review malicious?

The candidates can flag the review with the option made available next to the review. This will report it to the moderators, and they will take the necessary action.

10: What are the benefits of a premium course?

With a premium account, the learners can enjoy additional benefits that do not come with a free account. These courses are best suited to the people who want to upgrade their skillsets and cover the categories of business and management, healthcare, teaching, and IT and digital skills that may prove beneficial for career growth.