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Heritage under Threat

Universiteit Leiden, Centre for Global Heritage and Development

About this course: 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? WW1, WW2, Cold war politics and contemporary conflicts as well as continuing political and socio-economic inequalities and colonial pasts are all factors playing a role in the global heritage discussions and approaches to (or lack of ) valorization and protection of heritage. Hence, issues behind destruction or threats to heritage are related to complex issues, often connected to complex landscapes of wars, the war-on-terror, fundamentalism, migration, global warming, financial crises, inequality and diverse interests of local communities. This course, sponsored by the LDE Centre for Global Heritage and Development and the Honours Academy of Leiden University, and the Netherlands Commission for UNESCO gave its support to one of the sections of the MOOC, will explore these issues. We wish to engage global communities and widen the perspective on threatened heritage. You can help us with this.

Who is this class for: This course does not require previous knowledge on the subject. It is aimed at both practioners in the field, and people who are concerned in general over situations of failed governance or neglect in regards to heritage. This course is free, and will remain free for participants. You can purchase a certificate.


Created by:  Universiteit Leiden, Centre for Global Heritage and Development
Universiteit LeidenCentre for Global Heritage and Development

  • Dr. Sada Mire, Assistant Professor

    Taught by:  Dr. Sada Mire, Assistant Professor

    Faculty of Archeology, LDE Centre for Global Heritage and Development
LevelBeginner
Language
English
How To PassPass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings
4.6 stars
Average User Rating 4.6See what learners said
Syllabus
WEEK 1
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!
2 videos, 6 readings
  1. Video: Introduction to this course
  2. Reading: Meet the instructor & her team
  3. Reading: Welcome to Leiden University and the Centre for Global Heritage and Development
  4. Reading: Complete our short suvery
  5. Reading: Study tips for studying online
  6. Reading: Being succesful in an international virtual learning community
  7. Reading: How to behave in an academic way
  8. Video: Short welcome from Bellinzona, Switzerland
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!
7 videos, 5 readings
  1. Discussion Prompt: Introduce yourself
  2. Video: What is your heritage?
  3. Video: Expert interview: Koosje Spitz
  4. Video: Expert interview: Peter Pels
  5. Video: Research methods
  6. Reading: Reading for week 1
  7. Reading: Introduction to this case study
  8. Video: Personal Heritage
  9. Reading: Personal heritage of the experts
  10. Video: Closing remarks from Sada
  11. Discussion Prompt: Choose your heritage
  12. Video: Example of personal Heritage: Linden tree
  13. Reading: Share your own personal heritage on Instagram
  14. Reading: Honors Track Reading for week 1
Graded: On the concept of heritage
Graded: Portfolio: your heritage
WEEK 2
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!
9 videos, 4 readings
  1. Video: Introduction to week 2
  2. Video: Who defines heritage
  3. Video: Conceptualising heritage. Expert interview with Dick Douwes
  4. Video: Who defines heritage? Expert interview with Koosje Spitz from UNESCO
  5. Video: The changing values of heritage. Expert interview with Koosje Spitz
  6. Video: Indigenous definition of 'heritage'. Expert Interview: Manuel May Castillo
  7. Reading: Intersection of race, inequality and heritage
  8. Video: What is shared about World Heritage? Expert Interview: Koosje Spitz
  9. Video: The relation between nation-state and heritage. Expert Interview: Dick Douwes
  10. Reading: Reading for week 2
  11. Reading: Schokland and surroundings
  12. Video: Closing remarks from Sada
  13. Discussion Prompt: Your definition of heritage
  14. Reading: Honors Track reading for week 2
Graded: On the definition of cultural heritage
Graded: Portfolio: defining your heritage site
WEEK 3
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!
10 videos, 4 readings
  1. Video: Introduction to week 3
  2. Video: Who owns heritage?
  3. Video: Expert Interview: Mariana Francozo
  4. Video: Expert Interview: Mariana Francozo
  5. Video: Expert Interview: Peter Pels
  6. Video: Expert Interview: Koosje Spitz
  7. Reading: Ownership and Contested Heritage
  8. Video: Expert Interview: Mariana Francozo
  9. Video: Expert Interview: Martijn Manders
  10. Video: Expert Interview: Manuel May Castillo
  11. Reading: Reading for week 3
  12. Reading: Contested collections - Benin heritage
  13. Video: Closing remarks from Sada
  14. Discussion Prompt: Your views on communities and ownership
  15. Reading: Honors Track reading for week 3
Graded: On the ownership of cultural heritage
Graded: Portfolio: who owns your heritage?
WEEK 4
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!
9 videos, 4 readings
  1. Video: Introduction to week 4
  2. Video: Why is heritage under threat?
  3. Video: Expert Interview: Mariana Francozo
  4. Video: Expert Interview: Peter Pels
  5. Video: Expert Interview: Manuel May Castillo
  6. Video: Expert interview Dominique Ngan-Tillard
  7. Reading: Loss of histories, knowledge and heritage
  8. Video: Expert Interview: Dick Douwes
  9. Video: Expert Interview: Martijn Manders
  10. Reading: Reading for week 4
  11. Reading: The Al Mahdi case: Intentional destruction
  12. Video: Closing remarks from Sada
  13. Discussion Prompt: Your views on the threats to heritage
  14. Discussion Prompt: (Re)construct a threatened heritage site in Minecraft
  15. Reading: Honors Track reading for week 4
Graded: On the threats to cultural heritage
Graded: Portfolio: Threats to your heritage
WEEK 5
Heritage protection
Hi all! Welcome to the fifth module!Last week we discussed the various threats to heritage, both man-made as well as natural. This week we will discuss how we can actually protect cultural heritage and which measures we have at our disposal to do so. Please watch the video's we have prepared for you first and then proceed with the quizz and case study!
8 videos, 4 readings
  1. Video: Introduction to week 5
  2. Video: How can we protect heritage?
  3. Video: How can we best protect heritage? Expert Interview: Peter Pels
  4. Video: Expert Interview: Martijn Manders
  5. Video: How can new techniques help us protect heritage under threat? Expert Interview: Dominique Ngan-Tillard
  6. Reading: How to protect Heritage?
  7. Video: Expert Interview: Koosje Spitz
  8. Reading: Reading for week 5
  9. Reading: Lessons from the ICC Al-Mahdi Case
  10. Video: Interview with ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda
  11. Video: Closing remarks from Sada
  12. Discussion Prompt: Your views on protecting heritage
  13. Reading: Honors Track reading for week 5
Graded: On the protection of cultural heritage
Graded: Portfolio: protecting your heritage
WEEK 6
Inclusive heritage
Hi all! Welcome to the sixth and last module! Did you enjoy the course thus far?Last week we talked about the opportunities we have to protect heritage. This final week we will discuss how heritage can be utilized to create an inclusive, sensitive and thoughtful society. We will also discuss some of the more technological developments going on in the world of video games and virtual reality, all helping to create an open and inclusive heritage discourse. Let us know what you think! Please watch the video's we have prepared for you first and then proceed with the quizz and case study! Good luck with your final tasks!
9 videos, 5 readings
  1. Video: Introduction to week 6
  2. Video: How can we utilize heritage?
  3. Video: Expert Interview: Dominique Ngan-Tillard
  4. Video: Expert Interview: Martijn Manders
  5. Video: Expert Interview: Martijn Manders
  6. Video: Expert Interview: Manuel May Castillo
  7. Reading: Ways forward: Inclusive Heritage
  8. Video: Expert Interview: Dick Douwes
  9. Video: Expert Interview: Peter Pels
  10. Reading: Reading for week 6
  11. Reading: Inclusive heritage, VR and video games
  12. Video: Closing remarks from Sada
  13. Discussion Prompt: Your thoughts on the future of Heritage under Threat
  14. Reading: Complete our short survey
  15. Reading: Honors Track reading for week 6
Graded: On inclusive heritage and the way forward
Graded: Portfolio: the future of your heritage

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Universiteit Leiden
Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. It was founded in February 1575, as a gift from William of Orange to the citizens of Leiden after they had withstood a long siege by the Spanish. Our motto is: Praesidium Libertatis — Bastion of Liberty.
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 of 52 ratings
Ankie Petersen

Very informative, good interviews/lecures and case study. Provides a solid knowledge basis on the topic.

Steve Bamlett

An exciting prospect ahead for me.

Leonardo Miguel Vera Sanchez

Excellent course I recommend it widely. Very good content and extensive preparation by teachers.

Álvaro Menéndez Soler

Great course full of useful knowlegde!



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