Sociology of Cultural Institutions and Organizations

Course Code
ΧΕΙΜΕΕ03-ΠΤ
ECTS Credits
6
Semester
3rd / 5th / 7th Semester
Σειρά εμφάνισης
3
Course Category
Professor

ADAMANTIOS SYRMALOGLOU (member of the Laboratory Teaching Staff)

Course Description

 

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

🔵 🔴 🟡 Course description

The purpose of the course is the study and analysis of cultural institutions and organizations. In particular, it examines: 1) their role in the formation of cultural identity and social cohesion, 2) their evolution and management in a historical perspective, and 3) their contribution to economic and social development.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• describe cultural institutions and organizations

• report on key characteristics of cultural industries

• apply cultural theories

• analyze the role of cultural institutions and organizations at the level of society

• assess the contribution of institutions and organizations at the level of the economy

COURSE CONTENT

🔵 🔴 🟡 Theory (3 hours)

1. Culture and Civilization: Basic Concepts

2. Cultural institutions and organizations in historical perspective

3. Cultural (re)production: Theoretical approaches

4. Museums, Society and Cultural Heritage

5. Performance and Social Inclusion: The Role of Theatre and Festivals

6. Cultural policy

7. Culture, Economy and Society: Arts and Market

8. Cultural institutions and social inequalities

9. Technology and culture in the digital society

10. Globalisation, deglobalisation and cultural policies

11. Analysis of cultural organizations (case study)

12. Cultural Theories and Policies: Discussion/Critical Approach

13. Review of key points of the course

EVALUATION

Review language: Greek

🔵 🔴 🟡 Evaluation method:

  • 100% written assignment on topics announced at the beginning of the semester
TEACHING - LEARNING METHODS
  • Face-to-face
  • Use of modern ICT methods and support of teaching by electronic means.
  • Support of the learning process through the electronic platform e-class.
eCLASS COURSE

https://eclass.uop.gr/courses/4204/ 

RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY

🔵 🔴 🟡 Course Textbooks [Eudoxus]

  • Vernikos N, Daskalopoulou S, Bantimaroudis F, Boubaris N, Papageorgiou D (eds.) (2005) Cultural Industries. Athens: Kritiki Publications
  • Oikonomou Maria (2003) Museum: Warehouse or living organism? Athens: Kritiki Publications

 

Extra Bibliography

  • International Journal of Cultural Policy
  • Journal of Cultural Management and Cultural Policy