Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Course Title:
Cultural Heritage Studies
Course Number:
CC2043
Course Description:
The scientific study of cultural heritage has developed significantly in recent decades. Not only has the interest in this subject grown explosively, also what is exactly meant by 'cultural heritage' has been changing rapidly.
Until recently, attention was focused mainly on forms of material culture of seemingly undisputed value, such as museum artifacts, monuments, and archaeological sites. However, the concept of cultural heritage has broadened considerably. It now also includes intangible forms of culture, such as rituals, customs, and traditions, which are usually associated with non-Western cultures and traditional folk culture. At the same time, within the heritage sector there is a noticeable growing interest in the role of (new) media in the creation and (re)presentation of a shared past.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
ANTH 396
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