Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate has:

• Advanced knowledge of recent theories concerning cultural heritage and its use
• Thorough knowledge of various theories related to the analysis of construction, validation, use, and conflict in relation to the commercialization of tangible and intangible cultural heritage related to tourism and local development
• Knowledge of national and international legislation, terminology and the organization of the management of tangible and intangible cultural heritage

Skills

The candidate can:

• Critically analyse existing theories related to cultural heritage and commercialization
• Apply relevant theories and methods independently in the analysis of relevant issues related to the contemporary construction and use of cultural heritage
• Conduct critical independent thinking about cultural processes involving cultural heritage.

General competence

The candidate can:

• Analyse relevant social processes related to cultural heritage
• Critically and independently execute projects and tasks related to the use of cultural heritage in different contexts
• Present extensive independent work in relation to the use of cultural heritage
• Communicate about issues, analyses and conclusions in relation to the use of cultural heritage in a multidisciplinary context.

Course Description

The course emphasises the process where tangible and intangible cultural heritage is associated with ‘new’ areas through adaptation or transformation in connection with commercialization. Important in this context are tourism growth, changes in recreational use and the social changes this entails in terms of the use of cultural heritage. Tourism will be viewed in relation to changes in leisure activities and especially the gradual transition between leisure, local development and commercialization that take place in outdoor activities, festivals, museums and local development. Thus, the course will review theories related to commercialization and commodification, as well as experience production, and the social consequences of this. The course provides an overview of national and international legislation, terminology and the organization of the management of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, as well as theoretical perspectives related to this.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, seminars and student presentations.

Assessment Methods

A 40-45 trial lecture or oral examination.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean