Discourses on Culture and Heritage
Diskurse von Kultur und Erbe
6 CPWinterENFÜS
Prerequisites
Mandatory, as written
No successful participation in associated phase-out module 37403 Cultural Sciences. Concepts and Applications.
Recommended, as written
• Knowledge of the content of module 37407 Introduction / Coaching.
Contents
The module introduces students to the field of Critical Heritage Studies. It focuses on cultural and social theories which scrutinize social, political and technological discursive practices through which the field of heritage is constructed along and across national borders. These theories address heritage not as a given entity, but rather as a social field in which the centrality of culture and its relation to identity are constantly negotiated by different powerful actors.
Learning outcomes
The students know various critical approaches to reflect on discourses about culture and heritage. They also know how to apply different methodological tools to examine and compare different forms and practices of heritage. Altogether, the students develop the ability to identify dominant and marginalized discourses on heritage and culture in national and transnational contexts.
Assessment
• Learning Diary: Mini-Essays to 4 sessions (40% - 10% per session) • Presentation,10-15 min, incl. a written script (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 16 Oct 2026Original