ARMG 315 – MANAGEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
Management of Cultural Heritage explores theoretical and ethical issues directly applicable to management decisions concerning cultural heritage sites impacted by modern tourism.
Issues of authenticity, cultural identity, art ownership and enterprise, ideology and commoditization of art heritage, trade in art and antiquities, restitution and repatriation will be discussed in theoretical terms and in case study analyses and on-site visits. The aims of the course are to enable students to evaluate real situations of cultural heritage and tourism, and to exercise judgment in ethical issues involving cultural heritage.
Pre-requisites: An introductory-level Art History, Archeology or Business or Management course or permission of the instructor.
Credit hours:
3