LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module the student will
- be familiar with the most important international organisations and norms influencing
cultural policy
- recognises the contradictions and disputes between different organisations and actors
and knows their historical backgrounds and
- is able to combine his/her previous knowledge on cultural theories and international
cultural policy cases and to produce critical evaluations and new perspectives.
CONTENT
Content
The course introduces students to the international organisations that have an impact on
regional and national cultural policies. It also offers analyses on the international laws and
norms influencing cultures, cultural relations and cultural rights. The course includes caseexamples about the afore-mentioned issues. The course discusses also about international
cultural representations, consumption and media.
Completion methods
Lecture course or independent study (book exam, study circle or essay).
Assessment details
Course: 80% attendance requirement and completion of written assignments. Independent
study: book exam, study circle or written essay.
The course is completed by:
Participation in lectures and class assignments
Writing a Lecture Diary and reading the assigned texts
Lecture Diary:
• 6 short essay style texts: include references and a bibliography
• 1 page each entry
• Topics based on course contents: Questions in Moodle
• Upload your lecture diary as a single PDF file in Moodle by March 31st
Reading Assignments:
• For some lectures, you will find an article/ book chapter in Moodle
• Read the text before the lecture
• Group discussion every week: Prepare!
- As you read, try to summarise the main point of the text
- What was interesting about the text?
- Was there something you didn’t understand?
• Texts used in the lecture diary