Universität Wien

030812 KU International Protection of Cultural Heritage (2025S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 58 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 11.03. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 18.03. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 25.03. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 01.04. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 08.04. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 29.04. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 06.05. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 13.05. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 13.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 20.05. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 20.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 03.06. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 10.06. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Tuesday 17.06. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will introduce students to the law and institutional framework of the international protection of cultural heritage. It will familiarize them with the relevant international conventions, the work of international and regional organisations and NGOs, as well as national implementing legislation and policies.
Topics include tangible and intangible cultural heritage; the protection of cultural heritage on land and sea, in peacetime and during armed conflict; the world heritage list & other listing procedures; UNESCO-ICOM-ICOMOS-Blue Shield; dispute settlement and international criminal law responses to violations of norms on the protection of cultural heritage; restitution.
The course will be taught interactively, using a combination of lectures, student presentations and class discussions.

Assessment and permitted materials

Preparation for each session and active participation in class; group presentation; written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Demonstrated preparation and active participation in class (20 per cent); group presentation (30 per cent); final written exam (50 per cent).

Examination topics

Topics addressed in class, as reflected in slides and in the required readings.

Reading list

Syllabus and a reader will be available on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: We 26.02.2025 10:45