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Title: Representation and interpretation of intangible Cultural heritage
Literature Review (5000 words): Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of topic and the literature contributing to current understanding; critique of classic and contemporary studies, including key theories, concepts and models; identifies problems, challenges and gaps in the literature.
Please feel free to add on these topics to be relevant to the analyses.
1- Intangible Cultural Heritage
· Definition
· 2003 UNESCO convention for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage
· the process of the UNESCO in selecting the items of intangible cultural heritage to be included in the world heritage list
· Intangible heritage law
2- Representation of intangible cultural heritage in
· Museums
· Festivals (include a case study about Edinburgh international festival)
3- Cultural heritage and Tourism
· Cultural heritage in the Arab World
· Commercialization of traditions and culture in tourism
· Interpretation of cultural assets in the context of promoting tourism
Useful References
Kearney, A. (2008). Intangible cultural heritage. Intangible heritage, 209.
Byrne, D. (2009). A critique of unfeeling heritage. Intangible heritage, 229-252.
Pietrobruno, S. (2009). Cultural Research and Intangible Heritage. Culture Unbound: Journal of Current Cultural Research, 1(1), 227-247.
Hafstein, V. (2009). Intangible heritage as a list. Intangible heritage, 93-111.
McKercher, B., & Du Cros, H. (2002). Cultural tourism: The partnership between tourism and cultural heritage management. Routledge.
Zeppel, H., & Hall, C. M. (1991). Selling art and history: cultural heritage and tourism. Journal of Tourism Studies, 2(1), 29-45.
Timothy, D. J., & Nyaupane, G. P. (Eds.). (2009). Cultural heritage and tourism in the developing world: A regional perspective. Routledge.
Munjeri, D. ‘Tangible and Intangible Heritage: from difference to convergence’, Museum International. 56, 1-2, 2004, 12-20
Cernea, M.M. ‘Economic Development and Cultural Heritage: Policy Issues and Unrealized Potentials’, in F. Hassan, A. de Trafford and M. Youssef, eds. Cultural Heritage and Development in the Arab World. Alexandria, Egypt, 2008, 111-144
Cohen, E. ‘Authenticity and Commoditization in Tourism’, Annals of Tourism Research, 15, 3, 1988, 371-386
Ahmad, Y. ‘The Scope and Definitions of Heritage: From Tangible to Intangible’, International Journal of Heritage Studies. 12, 3, 2006, 292-300
Edson, G. ‘Heritage: Pride or Passion, Product or Service?’, International Journal of Heritage Studies. 10, 4, 2004, 333-348
Graburn, N. ‘Learning to Consume: What is Heritage and When is it Traditional?’, in N. AlSayyad, ed. Consuming Tradition: Manufacturing Heritage. London, 2001
Hassan, F., de Trafford, A. and Youssef, M. eds. Cultural Heritage and Development in the Arab World. Alexandria, Egypt, 2008