Cultural Heritage

Museum studies: The history and theory of museums, their functions and role in society.

Anthropology of museum collections: Study of objects in museum collections, their histories, and meaning.

Material culture studies: Study of physical objects and the cultural significance they hold.

Cultural appropriation: Study of the use of cultural material by people outside the culture.

Heritage conservation: Techniques used for the preservation of cultural heritage sites and objects.

Community-based heritage management: Strategies for working with communities to preserve and manage their heritage resources.

Cultural heritage tourism: Tourist destinations that are based on cultural heritage and how these are managed and promoted.

Indigenous heritage: Study of the cultural heritage of indigenous peoples and the importance of repatriation of stolen artifacts.

Intangible cultural heritage: Study of cultural practices such as dance, music, and oral traditions that cannot be physically preserved.

Cultural heritage and development: Study of the role of cultural heritage in economic and social development.

Art history: Study of the history of art and its significance in cultural heritage.

Architecture history: Study of the history of architecture and its significance in cultural heritage.

Cultural landscape studies: Study of cultural landscapes and how they have changed over time.

Heritage policy and governance: Study of policies and regulations related to cultural heritage conservation and management.

Digital heritage: Study of the use of digital technologies for the preservation, representation, and interpretation of cultural heritage.

Artifacts: Physical objects created by humans such as pottery, tools, weapons, paintings, or sculptures.

Architecture: Buildings, monuments, and structures constructed by humans, which demonstrate different traditions, styles, and materials.

Cultural landscapes: Natural and cultural environments transformed by humans over time, such as terraced fields, gardens, parks, and urban areas.

Traditional Knowledge: Practices, beliefs, stories, and languages passed down from generation to generation within a certain group, which shape their identity, worldview, and way of life.

Intangible Heritage: Non-material aspects of cultural heritage such as oral traditions, rituals, festivals, music, dance, and other forms of arts, which are performed and transmitted orally or through interaction.

Archives and Libraries: Written materials, photographs, audiovisuals, and other records that provide information about the past and present.

Ethnographic collections: Objects collected and preserved by museums, universities, or other institutions that represent the material culture of different societies and cultures.

Heritage Sites: Places recognized by communities, governments, or international organizations as having significant cultural, historical, or environmental value, which require protection and conservation.

Cultural Heritage Tourism: Visiting sites and engaging with local cultures and traditions as a means of understanding and appreciating their significance.

Digital Heritage: Applications, platforms, and technologies that enable access, preservation, and dissemination of cultural heritage resources, including virtual museums, online databases, and immersive experiences.