A specialized course on inventorying methodologies, documentation ethics, and the role of local communities, designed for committed researchers and heritage practitioners.
What is the fundamental difference between safeguarding, inventorying, and documentation? Did you know that many heritage projects fail because these concepts are often confused?
This course takes you directly into the heart of fieldwork, showing you how to prepare an inventory in accordance with international standards, engage local communities in a meaningful and ethical manner, and avoid the mistakes that can undermine the credibility and legitimacy of your heritage work.
By the end of this course, the learner/ trainee will be able to:
✓ Distinguish clearly between safeguarding, inventorying, and documentation, illustrated through a real-life case study of traditional hand-weaving in Akhmim.
✓ Develop an inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage step by step.
✓ Understand why local communities are at the center of safeguarding efforts and how to build effective and respectful partnerships with them.
✓ Apply the complete ethical framework governing inventorying and documentation, including what is and is not acceptable practice.