[INTERPRETASI PELANCONGAN (SPL 1034)

November 2013

HP 1 :
Menerangkan maksud interpretasi secara khusus
1.0

Introduction
The profession of interpretation began over a century ago, and has undergone different forms
and period of growth in different countries. Most influential developments occurred in the US.
Among the pioneer is Enos Mills, who worked as a nature guide in Colorados Rocky Mountains
between 1889 and 1922. He developed principles and techniques which laid the foundation for
interpretation.
In Australia and New Zealand, the interpretation mostly used in recreational and national park
managements with the model developed in US.
Interpretation in the 1990s uses similar principles to those applied in the field of advertising, in
that both seek to noticed and attract attention, regard novelty and humors as powerful forms of
communication and accept the demand to be frank and honest and to tell the whole picture.

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Definition of Interpretation
2.1

Suatu aktiviti pendidikan yang bertujuan mendedahkan maksud dan hubungan dengan
pelbagai objek, melalui pengalaman langsung dan melalui illustrasi media.

2.2

Penerangan atau maklumat tentang sesuatu tempat itu supaya para pelawat yang
datang tahu sama ada sejarah, kegunaan, tujuan dan sebagainya tentang tempat
tersebut. Antara contoh interpretasi ialah seperti keterangan di papan tanda dan yang
terdapat di dalam cermin, benda atau barang yang dipamerkan.

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The Uses of Interpretation

Teaching Techniques

A service

A management tool

Teaching techniques that uses unique methods and involves unique subject matter. Such as
natural, cultural, management and recreational resources of a site.
A service provided by agencies for visitors. One that entertains and conveys the true meaning
of the site.

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A management tool, first by using the above two to increase visitors appreciation of a site in
order to encourage protection of its resources, second by communicating to users goals of the
agency which has some management role in the area.
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Objectives Of Interpretation
4.1

Increase visitors understanding, awareness and appreciation of nature, heritage and of

site resources.

4.2

To communicate messages relating to nature, culture, including historical process,

ecological relationships and human roles in the environment.

4.3

To involve people in nature through first hand experiences with the natural and cultural
environment.

4.4

To affect the behavior and attitudes of the public toward conservation and preservation
of natural and cultural heritage.

4.5

To provide an enjoyable and meaningful experience.

4.6

To increase public undersatnding and support for an agency role, it management

objective and policies.