How to Read This Site

A quick guide to navigating this learning resource

This resource uses several interactive features to let you control how deeply you engage with the material. This page explains what to expect so you can navigate confidently.

Reading time: About 3 minutes.

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Expandable Sections

Throughout the modules, you'll encounter grey boxes with headers like "Scholarly Context" or "Methods Note." These contain deeper theoretical material for readers who want more. Click to expand; click again to collapse.

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Scholarly Context: Example Expandable Section

This is what expanded content looks like. In the actual modules, these sections contain references to academic literature, methodological discussions, and theoretical frameworks that enrich the core argument.

You can read the entire resource without opening any of these boxes. They're here for readers who want to go deeper—not as required reading.

Key point: The core narrative is complete without these sections. They're optional depth, not hidden requirements.

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Reflective Prompts

Yellow-bordered boxes invite you to pause and think. These appear at moments of conceptual transition—after introducing a key idea, before a new section, or when the material connects to broader questions.

Example prompt

Suggestion: Even if you don't write anything down, pausing for 30 seconds to consider the prompt will improve your retention and deepen your engagement with the material.

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Navigation Pathways

You don't have to read every module in order. The site offers four pathways depending on your time and goals:

60–90 min

Single Sitting

Core concepts and case study

3–4 hours

Extended

Deeper exploration across sessions

8–10 hours

Full Sequence

Complete modules with sources

2–3 hours

Professional

For heritage practitioners

Recommendation for first-time visitors: Start with the Before You Begin primer, then follow the Single Sitting pathway before deciding whether to go deeper.

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The Glossary

Technical terms are defined in the Glossary, which includes Japanese (日本語), Korean (한국어), and Chinese (中文) equivalents. This reflects the transnational nature of the histories examined.

Tip: The Glossary is organised by module, so you can preview terms before reading or review them afterward. If you encounter an unfamiliar term, check there first.

Ready to Begin?

Now that you know how to navigate the site, you're ready to explore. Start with the primer if you're new to heritage studies, or jump directly into the modules.

Before You Begin → Module 01 →