Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and historical heritages are irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world. This course surveys the definition, meaning, history, and characteristics of world heritage sites in China. Students will not only have classroom lectures but also take a study tour to at least one world heritage site in China during this course.

CILO-1: Students will be able to acquire knowledge in History to questions that cross boundaries of time and geographical space. CILO-2: Students will be able to develop analytical skills in defining and solving historical problems. CILO-3: Students will be able to identify important relationships between History and Cultural Heritage. CILO-4: Students will be able to develop spoken and reading English skills.