Course Objectives

The student will gain knowledge concerning the historical context of cultural development, and develop an understanding of the role cultural heritage protection in society; the student will also become familiar with policies and organisation in the cultural field. The student will acquire knowledge of the principal areas of cultural heritage and the relationship between material and non-material culture. Further, the student will learn to communicate ideas within the field and be aware of the role which cultural heritage plays in other sectors.

Course Description

• The relationship between material and non-material cultural heritage
• Museums, archives and conservation of cultural monuments
• Voluntary cultural heritage work
• Mediation of cultural heritage
• Laws and administration
• Cultural heritage protection in the various sectors of society
• Historical development and ethics
• Public management documents and the administrative framework for cultural heritage protection

Learning Methods

Lectures and seminars, study trips, presentations of written work and oral exercises.
Attendance on all of the joint study trips is obligatory for all students. Students who do not participate must write a report which covers the subject material of the study trip.

Assessment Methods

Obligatory mid-term written examination which counts 40 % of the final grade. Written individual 5-hour examination which counts for 60 %. Graded marks (A-F). Students must receive passing marks in both examinations in order to achieve a final passing mark for the course.

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