Methodologies for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage ( P1 : Introduction to Intangible Cultural Heritage )

An intensive introductory course designed to take you from the basics to a solid and in-depth understanding of the concepts of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Do you often hear about Intangible Cultural Heritage but are not entirely sure what it means or what it encompasses?

Would you like to understand what the 2003 UNESCO Convention actually safeguards and how it is implemented in practice?

This introductory course is the ideal starting point.

In less than three hours, you will gain a structured, academically grounded understanding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, based on internationally recognized standards and references.

By the end of this course, the learner/ trainee will be able to:

✓ Explain what cultural heritage is and how Intangible Cultural Heritage differs from other forms of heritage.

✓ Understand what the 2003 UNESCO Convention safeguards and the obligations of its States Parties.

✓ Identify the five domains of Intangible Cultural Heritage, illustrated with living examples from Egypt and the Arab region.

✓ Understand how the Convention is implemented at both the national and international levels, and recognize your own potential role in its implementation.