LECTURE MODULES SUMMARY
- Cultural Heritage Conservation, UNESCO Conventions on Heritage and George Town World Heritage Sites (WHS)
- Course introduction, UNESCO Conventions on heritage standards and guidelines, and Outstanding Universal Values (OUV) of George Town WHS.
- Safeguarding Tangible Cultural Heritage: Conservation and Case Study
- Safeguarding tangible cultural heritage of both natural and cultural attributes for transmission across generations.
- Safeguarding Intangible Heritage and Cultural Values
- Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage relates to the transfer of knowledge, skills, meanings and values over generations.
- Jawi Peranakan Malay Heritage and Gastronomy
- Every person has the right to practice his/her culture, religion, language, traditions and gastronomy in a multicultural society of Penang, Malaysia.
- Transportation System as Catalyst of Movement in Heritage Cities
- Traffic circulation and accessibility to heritage destinations are key considerations for residents, visitors and the business community of George Town WHS.
- Ecology and Nature Conservation
- Cultural heritage conservation has significant ecological and environmental benefits that can promote sustainable development.
- Global Tourism Trend
- Visitors worldwide enjoy creative arts, cultural history and local heritage to enrich their memorable tourism experience.
- Heritage Tourism and Commodification
- Cultural heritage tourism brings economic benefits to visitors, business operators and the host community through smart partnership among stakeholders.