| MODULE 4. Explaining Tourism Heritage Value and Impact on Culture, Economy, and Society | ||
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| Description | This module explores the complex relationship between heritage and tourism, emphasizing how cultural, social, and economic dimensions intertwine in the management, preservation, and promotion of heritage assets. It introduces key distinctions in heritage typologies: tangible/intangible, movable/immovable and critically examines how heritage becomes a touristic resource. Through real-world case studies and pedagogical activities, learners analyze the benefits and risks of tourism for local communities, including over-tourism, commodification, and depopulation. Emphasis is placed on sustainability, community empowerment, and intercultural dialogue. The module fosters critical thinking and ethical reflection while equipping students with practical tools to evaluate and co-develop heritage-based tourism practices rooted in local needs and global frameworks (e.g., UNESCO). | |
| Learning objectives | By the end of this module, learners will be able to:Identify and categorize various forms of heritage and their relationship to tourism.Analyze the socio-economic and cultural impacts of tourism on heritage sites.Evaluate the role of community stakeholders in heritage tourism planning and preservation.Develop sustainable, inclusive, and ethical heritage tourism strategies.Apply digital and participatory tools for heritage promotion and interpretation. | |
| No. hours | 240 minutes | |
| Lessons | Lesson Title | Duration |
| Understanding Heritage in the Tourism Context | 60 minutes | |
| Tourism Impacts on Culture, Economy, and Society | 60 minutes | |
| Community Involvement and Local Agency | 60 minutes | |
| Policy, Governance, and Ethical Tourism Futures | 60 minutes | |
📘 Required resources before you begin
To proceed with this module:
- 📖 Read Chapter 4 of Handbook on Intangible Heritage
- 🗂️ Review the chapter 4 case studies from the Manual
ℹ️ These materials provide the foundations you’ll need to get the most out of this module.