This course will introduce students to the concepts of world heritage with an emphasis on the culture and history of Macao and China and their places in world heritage. In this course students will survey the definition, meaning, history and characteristics of world heritage sites in Macao and China and acquire new skills that contribute to a better understanding of the importance of both tangible (monuments, historical centers, natural reserves, etc.) and intangible heritage (traditional know-how, music, literature, etc.). As part of this course students will participate in regular field trips to museums and world heritage sites in Macao, where they will gain first-hand experience seeing and appreciating Macao’s colorful history and culture. Pre-requisite: None.

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