Independent Studies in Cultural Policy

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Level: 
Master's
Course Status: 
Elective
CEU credits: 
2
Academic year: 
2010/2011
Semester: 
Fall
Start and end dates: 
20 Sep 2010 - 10 Dec 2010
Co-hosting Unit(s) [if applicable]: 
Department of Public Policy
Stream/Track/Specialization/Core Area: 
Cultural policy
Additional information: 
Possible topoics of independent study are: UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity: implementation in the cultural policy of states, regions and cities. Cultural Policy in Transition: analysis of its development, innovation, missing aspects and urgent needs, in a specific country, region or city. The impact of current economic recession on culture: national, regional and municipal cultural systems under pressure. Professional interest representation of cultural professionals and cultural organizations: voicing, advocacy and watchdog provisions. Perspectives of the EU cultural programs for 2014-2020. Socio-economic emancipation of Roma: a case for specific cultural policy? European Cultural Capitals bidding books and programs: a blueprint for cultural policy innovation? Cultural policy of cinematography: EU, Council of Europe and national provisions. Festival policy between artistic development and tourism boost. Cultural dimension of the emerging EU foreign policy. Mobility of artists and artistic products: benefits, impediments and risks. Copyright of artistic works in the epoch of digital cultural production. Sustainability of public cultural organizations under the pressure of globalization and cultural industry. Other topics are also possible.
Learning Outcomes: 
Students learn to delienate a research field in cultural policy, differentiate various approaches and methodologies and master a critical discourse .
Assessment : 
6 weekly papers of 500-750 words: 40%, final paper of 4000 words: 40%; discussion: 20%
Full description: 

DPP students opting for the cultural stream need to take 6 credits in this field. 2 courses of 2 credits each will be offered in the Winter term (11 January to 17 February and 22 February to 31 March). The remaining 2 credits could be earned by taking another related course, offered at the CEU (subject to DPP Coordinator approval) or by taking an independent study course with Prof. Klaic at any time in the Fall or Spring term. Students taking this latter option chose and refine a topic, determine the research question and own approach in a discussion with the professor. Then, in the course of 6 weeks they read every week some articles and books and summarize and comment them in a paper of 500-750 words, then discuss it with the professor. Finally, they write an end paper of 4000 words.