Cultural Diversity and the City – Online Course

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone interested in the cultures of cities, but will be of particular interest to those working in the arts, culture and heritage.

What topics will you cover?

Contested heritage in cities

Protecting, preserving and transforming a diverse cultural heritage

Turning urban cultural diversity into an asset

Labelling / Branding cities and their heritage

Cultural city networks

Cities as hubs for the creative economy

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Identify the challenges and opportunities of cultural diversity in cities

Design creative solutions to deal with contested heritage

Assess labels aimed at promoting inclusive heritage in diverse cities

Explore the rise of transnational city networks for culture

Discuss the rise of regional and global cultural hubs in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa