FdA History, Heritage and Culture

TCPH125
What Is History?

What is History? provides an overview of how the discipline of history operates, and looks at some of the key skills associated with the subject

TCPH126
The English Crown and its Celtic Neighbours, 871-1327

This module is aimed to give a foundation to studying the history of England and is designed to encourage students to critically reflect on their progress as an historian and how this relates to employment opportunities. Seminars will introduce a range of documents and the experience of participating in an exhibition can be gained, alongside the opportunity of presenting findings of research to a potential employers.

TRUR1201
The Making of Britain, 1348-1707

This module continues to consolidate understanding of the history of Britain, and the skills required for the study of history. It is focused on concepts of continuity and change. The lectures are supported by seminars in which students are introduced to the range of documents used as evidence, and the skills required, and by practical workshops in which they are introduced to a variety of investigative techniques.

TCPH127
An Introduction to the Development of Heritage in Britain

TRUR1199
Heritage Engagement and Cultural Tourism

This module studies the work of organisations providing heritage and cultural tourism services in the public, private and voluntary sectors, with specific focus on Cornwall and its varied audiences. Theoretical debates considering the relationship between communities and heritage, and whether heritage can be an agent of social and communal activity resulting in positive regeneration, will also be explored.

TRUR1200
Innovation, Sustainability and Enterprise in Cultural Heritage Today

This module continues to consolidate understanding of the history of Britain, and the skills required for the study of history. It is focused on concepts of continuity and change. The lectures are supported by seminars in which students are introduced to the range of documents used as evidence, and the skills required, and by practical workshops in which they are introduced to a variety of investigative techniques.

TCPH219
Conflict Resolution: A History of International Relations in the wake of war

This module will examine international diplomacy from 1648 to 1995 with a focus upon peace agreements and will assess how successful such treaties were at avoiding repeat conflicts. The course will proceed by means of comparative case studies with the bulk of attention upon the C20th when the avoidance of further conflict was an avowed aim of peace treaties. Earlier agreements such as Westphalia (1648) and Vienna (1815) will provide comparisons with the efforts of Versailles, Yalta/Potsdam and Dayton (1995).

TCPH221
Industry and Society in Britain 1750-1900

This module examines the impact of industrialisation upon British Society and economy. The historiographical debates that surround the `Industrial Revolution' will be addressed and engaged.

TRUR2194
Management of Cultural Tourism and the Heritage Industry Today

This module examines the current practices and recent developments relating to modern management in the heritage industry of Cornwall. The legal frameworks, operational processes and the tools employed will be contrasted with the theoretical issues underpinning cultural heritage organisations and/or projects. A simulated marketing exercise will demonstrate the modern pressures of funding and sales outlets.

TRUR2195
Collections and Curatorship: Material Culture and the Heritage Sector

This module examines the role of museums within the cultural heritage sector. The history of collecting since ancient times will be considered before exploring the development of professional standards for museum curatorship today. Theoretical debates focusing on representing the past in exhibitions will be discussed. A work placement will also be completed, leading to a critical reflection on a collection/ exhibition.

TCPH220
Issues and Ethics in the Public Presentation of the past; Heritage in the Post-modern

This module focuses on heritage as a political tool through which the past can be manipulated to serve particular interests. It will examine how heritage can be politicised, the link between heritage and the modern nation state and the creation of heritage to foster a sense of continuity with a mythical past. Attempts to hijack History for grand political events such as those in Israel/Palestine and Northern Ireland will be investigated, as will the ways in which the media portrays the past with case studies of film and television.

TCPH222
Final Major Project

This module will require students to apply the historical skills acquired on the previous modules to address a question of historical significance. Students will choose the topic area and will frame the question in consultation with their lecturer. They will practice research skills and apply analysis.

TRUR2195
Collections and Curatorship: Material Culture and the Heritage Sector

This module examines the role of museums within the cultural heritage sector. The history of collecting since ancient times will be considered before exploring the development of professional standards for museum curatorship today. Theoretical debates focusing on representing the past in exhibitions will be discussed. A work placement will also be completed, leading to a critical reflection on a collection/ exhibition.