CNH710S - CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2022


CNH710S - CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2022



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n Am I 8 I A Un IVE RSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FacultyofManagemenStciences
Departmentof HospitalityandTourism
BeethovenStreet
Private Bag13388
Windhoek
NAMIBIA
T: +264 61207 2093
F: +264 61207 9093
E: dht@nust.na
W: www.nust.na
QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Tourism, Innovation and Development
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BTID
LEVEL: 7
COURSE: Cultural and Natural Heritage
Management
DATE: June 2022
COURSE CODE: CNH710S
SESSION: 1
DURATION: 2 Hours
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION PAPER
EXAMINER: Ms. I. Manuel
MODERATOR: Mr. Timoteus Nuugulu
THIS EXAMINATION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES
(INCLUDING THIS FRONT PAGE)
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Answer all questions.
2.
Read all the questions carefully and make sure you understand them before answering.
3.
When writing take the following into account: The style should inform than impress, it
should be formal, in third person, paragraphs set out according to ideas or issuesand the
paragraphs flowing in a logical order. Information provided should be brief and accurate.
4.
Please, ensure that your writing is legible, neat, and presentable.
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Question 1
[10]
Digital heritage is made up of computer-based materials of enduring value that should be kept
for future generations.
In your own opinion what are the advantages and disadvantages to communities when
considering digital heritage to safeguard both tangible and intangible heritage.
Question 2
[10]
Cultural heritage promotes self-identity and nationalism. It is seen as a tool to promote of
nation building and many scholars are narrating the importance of studying cultural heritage.
In your understanding explain the rationale for scholars to study cultural heritage.
Question 3
[12]
Intangible and Tangible Heritage shares some common similarities.
In a table form, discussthese similarities in terms of generic similarities, as well as similarities
in relation to the 1972 and 2003 UNESCOConventions.
Question 4
[10]
Culture is seen as a way of life, as a tool and as an activity.
Define culture and elaborate on how these different approaches of culture are interlinked.
Question 5
[12]
Namib Sand Sea as a World Heritage Site is managed by Ministry of Environment, Forestry and
Tourism. However, UNESCOmandates that Heritage Site Management Planning is done to ensure
that heritage sites are planned and managed in accordance with legislation and environmental
policies.
Discuss the relevance of heritage site management planning to ensure the effective
management of all elements at the heritage site.
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Question 6
[10]
There has been conflicting academic discourse as to what constitutes heritage and history.
In your own understanding, what are the major differences between heritage and history.
Question 7
[10]
Cultural tourism manifests in several activities that destinations can venture in to diversify their
cultural tourism product. Name and explain five (5) types of cultural tourism activities.
Question 8
[12]
UNESCOhas six (6) Conventions that governs both intangible and tangible cultural heritage
protection. Name the six {6) Conventions and indicate whether Namibia has ratified to the
specific Convention.
Question 9
[14]
Define the following definitions in your own understanding and give an example to illustrate your
understanding:
9.1. Totem
{3)
9.2. World heritage site
{3)
9.3. Botany
{3)
9.4. Padroes
(2)
TOTAL= [100]
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