There is a lack of representation of children in cultural heritage institutions, particularly museums. Children's own cultural production, experiences, and life stories are seldom collected, recorded, preserved, or displayed.
To address this, the theoretical and analytical concept of children’s cultural heritage takes centre stage in this micro-module. Our starting point is that all children have the right to participate in culture and cultural heritage. We will delve into issues regarding the representation of children and children’s culture at cultural heritage institutions, especially museums.
One cluster of issues discussed includes the politics and ethics of representing children in archival collections and museum exhibitions. Another cluster concerns the conditions for children’s engagement as museum visitors and suggestions for improving museum practices.
In addition to online lectures and seminars, the micro-module includes an individual visit to either a physical or online museum. This visit is required as preparation for the online examining seminar and the written report.
This micro-module will broaden the horizons of any student and we will be happy to welcome participants from a wide range of backgrounds, especially if you have an interest in children, culture, heritage, design, communication, and democratic and inclusive social institutions.
Preliminary schedule
Below you can find a preliminary schedule for the micro-module. Please keep in mind that changes may occur. The links for the online sessions will be send to the participants in due course.
- 19 May: 15:30 - 16:30 CEST Introduction
- 28 May: 13:00 - 17:00 CEST Drop-in, Interactive group meeting (Optional)
- 05 June: 13:00 - 15:00 CEST Seminar group 1 (TBA)
- 05 June: 15:00 - 17:00 CEST Seminar group 2 (TBA)
- 15 June: Hand in final assignment
