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CDM 2164 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT

GENERAL INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION

LEVEL OF STUDY: UNDERGRADUATE

COURSE UNIT CODE: CDM 2164

SEMESTER: 2nd

COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO CULTURE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT

TEACHING WEEKLY HOURS: 3 H/W LECTURES  

ECTS: 4

COURSE TYPE: CORE COMPULSORY

TEACHING AND EXAM LANGUAGE: GREEK

COURSE DELIVERY TO ERASMUS STUDENTS: YES (in English)

The aim of this course is to provide students with an overview of the concepts of culture, modernity, cultural goods, tradition, cultural identity and heritage. The concept of cultural evolution and the various aspects of both popular and modern culture are presented. Emphasis is given to analyzing the ways, means and political management of cultural heritage both in Greece and internationally.

On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: 

  •  Understand the concepts of culture and cultural heritage.   
  • Identify the different aspects that comprise the popular and modern culture.  
  • Evaluate the cultural policy at regional and local level.   
  • To formulate plans and programs for the management of cultural heritage by incorporating the new technology.