Heritage and History

Objectives

To be able to identify the operational concepts of heritage work.
Know and identify the central contemporary debates, actors and bibliography on heritage issues.
Know the primary international documents and guidelines on heritage.
Acquire knowledge and ability to relate heritage issues to Portuguese and European history.
Develop the ability to analyse texts, written and oral presentation skills, and integrate appropriate vocabulary and terminology.
Be able to relate and compare international guidelines with heritage theory and practice in Portugal.

General characterization

Code

01110440

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Carla Cristina Alferes Salgado da Silva Pinto

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - 168

Teaching language

Portuguese

Prerequisites

Available soon

Bibliography

  • BARRANHA, Helena (2016), Património Cultural: Conceitos e critérios fundamentais. Lisboa: IST Press / ICOMOS Portugal;
  • CHOAY, Françoise (2019 [1982]), Alegoria do Património. Lisboa: Edições 70;
  • CUSTÓDIO, Jorge (coord. científica) (2010), 100 anos de Património. Memória e Identidade: Portugal 1910-2010. Lisboa: IGESPAR;
  • FILIPE, Graça; José Vale & Inês Castaño (Coords.) (2018), Patrimonialização e Sustentabilidade do Património: Reflexão e Prospectiva. Lisboa: Instituto de História Contemporânea da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (e-book);
  • GUILLAUME, Marc (2003), A Política do Património. Porto: Campo das Letras;
  • LOPES, F. e Brito Correia, M. (2004), Património Arquitectónico e Arqueológico: Cartas, Recomendações e Convenções Internacionais. Lisboa: Livros Horizonte.

Teaching method

Theoretical-practical sessions, with reading of texts, presentation of case studies, study visits, discussion of concepts and active participation of students in bibliographical research and understanding of national and international heritage concepts and theories.

Evaluation method

Continuous assessment - Assessment is based on individual written work (50%), Attendance (50%)

Subject matter

1.. Introduction to the history of heritage in Portugal
1.1. From Monument to the Republic
1.2. From the Republic to the rise of participatory movements
1.3. The Cultural Heritage
2. Concepts and terminology
2.1. Heritage typologies
2.2. National and international charters and conventions
2.3. Institutions and stakeholders
3. Heritage discourses: post-colonial heritage, gender, difficult heritage
3.1. Safeguard
3.2. Digitalization
3.3. Emerging debates
4. Case studies

Programs

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