Saturday, 19 October 2013

About



Edison Da Silva Teixeira

Hi. I’m Edison Patrice da Silva Teixeira, family and friends call me Eddie or Edison just like my wife likes to call me. Currently, I’m in year 3 on BA Hons. International Tourism Management programme at University of East London (UEL).

A few things about me: 

I was born in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau in West Africa. I lived there for 12 years, and then moved to Lisbon, Portugal, to live with my mother. We moved around lot when I was younger. I recently moved to London, UK in an effort to chase my dreams, get a degree in Business Management and become a successful entrepreneur.
I have a strong interest in a wide range of music and enjoy keeping fit. Also enjoy watching movies and socialising and to keep up-to-date with current affairs through reading newspapers and browsing the Internet. Professionally, I worked for 12 years within this company, I was initially working as a Crew member; I was promptly promoted to various other roles within the organisation upon recognition of hard work; Trainer, Team Coordinator, Assistant Manager until I was laid off. But that was probably on of the best thing that ever happened to me. Now I’m living focused in my long term objectives and pursing me dreams.
My biggest passion is motivating other people. I have over 10 yearsa training experience in working and motivating others, not just professionally. If a family member or a friend needs help, we would go one-to-one to help solve the problem.

Museums, Heritage & Cultural Tourism
The purpose of this module/blog is to provide a critical understanding of the development and provision of the museum and heritage sectors in the UK, Europe and beyond. The module intends to explore this development in relation to cultural promotion, tourism developments and education and will provide an understanding of current issues in museum and heritage management. 

The main topics of study will include: 
  •   Historical development of the museum and cultural tourism / heritage sectors.
  • The provision of museums/heritage - central/local government, independent and private sectors. 
  •  Museum and heritage roles, responsibilities and management issues.
  • The Cultural Tourism Industry - heritage experience attractions, open air museums, industrial heritage, stately homes and historic buildings; the work of English Heritage and the National Trust. 
  • The role of heritage in contemporary society - theoretical and ethical dimensions.
  • Museums, education and interpretation – authenticity, theory and practice
  • Museums and heritage development - marketing, fundraising, sponsorship and merchandising
  •  World Heritage Sites and the impact of tourism
The module/blog also seeks to explore theoretical concepts related to the notion of a heritage industry, such as authenticity and to compare UK experience of museums and heritage tourism with current developments in Europe and beyond.





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