Discourses on Culture, Heritage, Diversity
Diskurse von Kultur und Erbe
6 CPWinterEN
Contents
The module expands students‘ knowledge about diversity and intersectionality in the field of Critical Heritage Studies. It focuses on cultural and social theories which scrutinise social, political and technological discursive practices through which the field of heritage is constructed along and across national, class, and gendered boundaries and identities. The course expands students‘ knowledge of sociological research methodology, esp. ethnography, critical discourse analysis, participatory methods and methods from the arts.
Learning outcomes
Students know various critical approaches to reflect on discourses about culture, diversity, and heritage. They also know how to apply different methodological tools to examine and compare different forms and practices of heritage.
Assessment
• Learning Diary: Mini-Field-Research (40 %: at least 10 % per task) • Presentation, 10-15 min (60 %)
Literature (2)
- Smith, L. (2006): Uses of Heritage, London/New York: Routledge.
- Harrison, R. (2012): Heritage: Critical Approaches, London/New York: Routledge.
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 29 Sep 2026Original