In this course you will learn to articulate your own concepts about (threatened) heritage and that of others. What is your heritage? Who defines heritage? Why is heritage under threat? How can we protect heritage?
Heritage under Threat
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Universiteit Leiden
Centre for Global Heritage and Development
Heritage under Threat
Universiteit Leiden
About this Course
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Beginner Level
Approx. 14 hours to complete
Suggested: 4 hours/week
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Subtitles: English
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Welcome to this course
Great that you are joining us! In this course you will learn about your heritage and how you can preserve it. Before you start with studying we invite you to first go through our introduction module and introduce yourself in the forum to meet your fellow learners. If you encounter any difficulties while studying, please let us know on the forum. For technical difficulties or questions regarding the course certificate, you can always contact the Coursera Learner Helpdesk. Good luck & we hope you will enjoy studying in this course!
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 9 min), 5 readings
3 videos
How to succeed in your online class?2m
Short welcome from Bellinzona, Switzerland36s
5 readings
Meet the instructor & her team5m
Welcome to the Centre for Global Heritage and Development5m
Leiden University: Facts & Figures10m
Community Guidelines 5m
What is your learning path?5m
3 hours to complete
What is your heritage?
Hi everybody and welcome to the first module of this MOOC! We have an exciting course prepared for you, with a large variety of topics to be discussed. Some of which can become quite technical, but are necessary in order for you to understand the frameworks we are dealing with. For this week however, we are starting somewhat slowly and view cultural heritage from a very personal point of view. This is important because, as you will also learn later, a personal view and inclusive heritage is one of the main ways to go forward and battle for heritage which is under threat. We'd like you to introduce yourself to your fellow students before diving into the content, so make sure to select the next discussion prompt first!
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 39 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
7 videos
Expert interview: Koosje Spitz2m
Expert interview: Peter Pels6m
Research methods7m
Personal Heritage4m
Closing remarks from Sada2m
Example of personal Heritage: Linden tree10m
4 readings
Reading for week 110m
Introduction to this case study10m
Personal heritage of the experts10m
Honors Track Reading for week 130m
1 practice exercise
On the concept of heritage10m
4 hours to complete
Heritage and inequality
Hi everybody welcome to the second module! Last week we talked about the concept of heritage and how heritage can be very personal. This week we will dive into how heritage is actually defined, both within the field of (archaeological) heritage management, as well as for local communities. We will also discuss various forms of inequality which unfortunately can come with defining and framing something as heritage. Please watch the video's we have prepared for you first and then proceed with the quizz and case study!
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 52 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
9 videos
Who defines heritage8m
Conceptualising heritage. Expert interview with Dick Douwes4m
Who defines heritage? Expert interview with Koosje Spitz from UNESCO4m
The changing values of heritage. Expert interview with Koosje Spitz14m
Indigenous definition of 'heritage'. Expert Interview: Manuel May Castillo7m
What is shared about World Heritage? Expert Interview: Koosje Spitz2m
The relation between nation-state and heritage. Expert Interview: Dick Douwes5m
Closing remarks from Sada1m
4 readings
Intersection of race, inequality and heritage15m
Reading for week 21h
Schokland and surroundings20m
Honors Track reading for week 230m
1 practice exercise
On the definition of cultural heritage10m
4 hours to complete
Heritage, communities and ownership
Hi everybody welcome to the third module!Last week we talked about the definition of heritage and how this can sometimes invoke inequality. This week we will discuss the role of communities and the impact of heritage ownership. Please watch the video's we have prepared for you first and then proceed with the quizz and case study!Have fun!
4 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 38 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
10 videos
Who owns heritage?6m
Expert Interview: Mariana Francozo5m
Expert Interview: Mariana Francozo4m
Expert Interview: Peter Pels4m
Expert Interview: Koosje Spitz2m
Expert Interview: Mariana Francozo2m
Expert Interview: Martijn Manders3m
Expert Interview: Manuel May Castillo3m
Closing remarks from Sada1m
4 readings
Ownership and Contested Heritage15m
Reading for week 31h
Contested collections - Benin heritage20m
Honors Track reading for week 330m
1 practice exercise
On the ownership of cultural heritage10m
6 hours to complete
Heritage threats
Hi all! Welcome to the fourth module!Last week we talked about local communities and the impact of heritage ownership. This week we will dive into the various threats to heritage, both anthropogenic as well as natural. We also have a very interesting, relevant and timely case study prepared for you! Please watch the video's we have prepared for you first and then proceed with the quizz and case study!
6 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 36 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
9 videos
Why is heritage under threat?7m
Expert Interview: Mariana Francozo4m
Expert Interview: Peter Pels4m
Expert Interview: Manuel May Castillo3m
Expert interview Dominique Ngan-Tillard1m
Expert Interview: Dick Douwes3m
Expert Interview: Martijn Manders6m
Closing remarks from Sada1m
4 readings
Loss of histories, knowledge and heritage15m
Reading for week 41h
The Al Mahdi case: Intentional destruction20m
Honors Track reading for week 430m
1 practice exercise
On the threats to cultural heritage10m
Reviews
4.7
TOP REVIEWS FROM HERITAGE UNDER THREAT
by SCApr 30, 2017
I truly enjoyed the videos, readings, and assignments given. Dr. Mire's work is so critical and has inspired me to challenge myself and the field to be more inclusive.
by DKAug 5, 2019
An excellent course, that gave me much food for thought about the meaning of heritage, and who exactly threatens heritage.
by APApr 16, 2018
Very informative, good interviews/lecures and case study. Provides a solid knowledge basis on the topic.
by MMJul 21, 2017
Excellent course with a lot of information, interesting cases and useful readings!
by SSMar 11, 2017
One of the finest courses dealing with heritage and its conservation.
About Universiteit Leiden
Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge and prepares them for careers both within and outside of academia. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands, founded in 1575. Our motto is: Praesidium Libertatis (Bastion of Liberty) - Freedom of spirit, thought and expression. Leiden University has a campus in Leiden and The Hague, with 7 faculties, 47 Bachelor Programmes, 79 Master Programmes and nearly 30,000 students.
About Centre for Global Heritage and Development
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