| MODULE 5. Managing Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Conservation and Presentation | ||
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| Description | This module focuses on the principles, practices, and challenges in safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), highlighting the importance of conservation, transmission, community involvement, and education. Learners will explore legal frameworks, inventory and documentation methods, community-centered approaches, and the role of education and interpretation in sustaining ICH. Through interactive lessons and practical case studies (e.g., Vučedol and Bećarac), students will critically assess the ethical, institutional, and participatory dimensions of ICH management. The module aims to equip learners with the tools to evaluate safeguarding strategies, design inclusive cultural interventions, and engage responsibly with living heritage in diverse contexts. | |
| Learning objectives | By the end of this module, learners will be able to:Identify key processes in ICH documentation, registration, and conservation.Analyze community roles and stakeholder responsibilities in ICH safeguarding.Design inclusive and sustainable transmission and revitalization strategies.Evaluate the impact of education, interpretation, and digital tools in ICH preservation.Apply ethical and legal frameworks (e.g., UNESCO 2003, Faro Convention) to case-based scenarios. | |
| No. hours | 240 minutes | |
| Lessons | Lesson Title | Duration |
| Foundations of ICH Safeguarding | 60 minutes | |
| Documentation, Inventorying, and Legal Frameworks | 60 minutes | |
| Transmission, Education, and Revitalization | 60 minutes | |
| Innovation, Interpretation, and Community Engagement | 60 minutes | |
- 📖 Read Chapter 5 of Handbook on Intangible Heritage
- 🗂️ Review the chapter 5 case studies from the Manual
ℹ️ These materials provide the foundations you’ll need to get the most out of this module.