Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
World Heritage and Conflict
Course Number:
L_AABAGES207
Course Description:
In this course, students are made familiar with the international political framework that shapes our contemporary interaction with and debates on cultural heritage, with a specific focus on UNESCO World Heritage designations. The meaning of the concept of (World) heritage has radically changed throughout the last decades; whilst initially World Heritage designations were limited to objects and buildings, increasingly sites and (cultural) landscapes are considered as well. There is also increasing attention to immaterial forms of cultural heritage, such as artistic practices, craftsmanship and traditions. Moreover, it is now acknowledged that, whether objects or landscape, tangible or intangible, heritage values are not intrinsic and that especially World Heritage is never undisputed and often gives rise to conflicts; conflicts associated with armed crises, for instance, but also disputes relating to the management of heritage, on sustainability issues or on tourism and economic developments.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
TOUR 352
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (28)_1.pdf
