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Historical Tourism and Heritage Management (B.A History)

Indian heritage sites, museums, archives and the basics of heritage conservation and tourism.

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01Unit 1: Concepts of Heritage and Tourism 4 टॉपिक
  1. Meaning and types of heritage - tangible, intangible, natural
  2. Historical, cultural and religious tourism
  3. Importance of heritage tourism for the economy
  4. Sustainable and responsible tourism
02Unit 2: Heritage Sites of India 5 टॉपिक
  1. UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
  2. Buddhist circuit - Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar
  3. Monuments of Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri
  4. Temple towns - Varanasi, Khajuraho, Madurai, Puri
  5. Forts and palaces of Rajasthan
03Unit 3: Museums and Archives 4 टॉपिक
  1. Meaning and functions of a museum
  2. Major museums - National Museum, Indian Museum Kolkata, Salar Jung
  3. Archives - National Archives of India and state archives
  4. Documentation and display of objects
04Unit 4: Heritage Conservation and Law 5 टॉपिक
  1. Principles of conservation and restoration
  2. Archaeological Survey of India - role and functions
  3. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958
  4. Antiquities and Art Treasures Act 1972
  5. UNESCO World Heritage Convention (1972) and INTACH
05Unit 5: Tourism Management and Guiding 5 टॉपिक
  1. Ministry of Tourism, ITDC and state tourism corporations (UPSTDC)
  2. Tourism campaigns - Incredible India, Swadesh Darshan, PRASHAD
  3. Fairs and festivals as tourist attractions - Kumbh, Dev Deepawali
  4. Role and qualities of a tourist guide
  5. Planning a heritage walk and itinerary

परिचय

आप यह कर पाएँगे

  • Explain the concepts of heritage - tangible, intangible and natural - and of heritage tourism
  • Identify India's important monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and pilgrimage centres
  • Describe the role of museums, archives and the Archaeological Survey of India
  • Explain the basic principles and laws of heritage conservation in India
  • Describe tourism organisations, circuits and the role of a tourist guide
  • Prepare a simple heritage-walk plan for a local site

यह किसके लिए है

  • B.A History students of Semester 6 (UP state universities, NEP 2020 syllabus)
  • Students interested in careers in tourism, museums and heritage guiding
  • UPSC / UPPSC aspirants preparing Art and Culture

आपको क्या चाहिए

  • B.A History Semesters 1-5 or basic knowledge of Indian history

सवाल

Which syllabus does this follow?

The NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus of UP state universities. Where your university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your own university syllabus.

Does this help in a tourism career?

Yes, it gives the basics needed for guiding, travel agencies, museums and heritage organisations, and for further courses like MTA or tourism diplomas.

Are site visits included?

Local heritage walks (for example Sarnath or Varanasi ghats) are planned where possible; they are optional.

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