14400 - Study Project UNESCO Heritage Governance (Online) Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14400
Module Title:Study Project UNESCO Heritage Governance (Online)
  Studienprojekt UNESCO Heritage Governance (Online)
Department: Faculty 6 - Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Dr. phil. Rudolff, Britta
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: On special announcement
Credits: 12
Learning Outcome:

After successful completion of this Study Project UNESCO Heritage Governance (Online), students will be able to apply concepts and frameworks of UNESCO heritage governance to concrete case studies; critically analyze stakeholder constellations, power relations, and governance processes across scales; evaluate the effectiveness, coherence, and legitimacy of governance arrangements in practice; and reflect on the normative and ethical implications of translating international heritage policies into real-world contexts.

Contents:

This study project UNESCO Heritage Governance (Online) invites students to apply and critically reflect on theoretical and institutional frameworks of UNESCO heritage governance for different and current real-world cases, predominantly in their local contexts. Working individually or in small groups, students analyse specific case studies from different UNESCO Conventions, State Parties and governance contexts.

The Study project focuses on the application of international heritage conventions and policy frameworks into national and local governance arrangements, with particular attention to multi-level governance dynamics, stakeholder roles and actions as well as power plays. Students critically assess the effectiveness, coherence, and legitimacy of these processes in practice, including tensions between global ideals and local realities.

Using qualitative policy analysis and empirical methods such as content analysis, interviews, observations and case-based comparisons, students produce a written and/or other defined output demonstrating their ability to integrate theoretical insights with case-based analysis and articulate informed perspectives on contemporary challenges in UNESCO heritage governance.

Recommended Prerequisites:

Successful completion of mandatory module

  • 14391 UNESCO Heritage Governance or
  • 14392 UNESCO Heritage Governance (Online)
Mandatory Prerequisites:

None

Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Study project / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 300 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:

The bibliography will be presented in class.

Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Interim presentations on the subject of the study project (possible formats: individual or group presentations, excursion reports, poster presentation, simulation, interview transcript or update report) usually counting 30% of the grade;
  • Study Project final submission (possible formats: report, seminar paper, portfolio, essay, video documentation) usually counting 70% of the grade
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:25
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / World Heritage Studies / PO 2026
  • Master (research-oriented) - Distance Learning / World Heritage Studies / PO 2026
Remarks:

None

Module Components:

Study Project: UNESCO Heritage Governance

Components to be offered in the Current Semester: