Essays about: "Cultural Heritage"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 301 essays containing the words Cultural Heritage.

  1. 1. Exchanging cultural heritage knowledge, communicating cultures and participating in community through a virtual community of practice

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Rasha Al Massalmeh; [2020-11-17]
    Keywords : Online community; Community of practice; Social theory of learning; Cultural integration; Cultural heritage; Handicrafts; Professional work; Immigrants; Design recommendation;

    Abstract : Purpose: The reason behind this study comes from the numerous difficulties and challengesthat have affected promoting the cultural integration of Syrian immigrantcraftsmen and decreased their opportunities for practicing their crafts in Sweden.Thus, the main aim of this study is to explore these challenges that eased up theirintegration and also hindered entering the Swedish labor market from Syriancraftsmen’s experiences to provide potential solutions to real obstacles throughparticipating in an interactive online community of practice. READ MORE

  3. 2. THE 200-YEAR CRAFTSMAN - Preserving Cultural Heritage and Garden Craftsmanship in Kyoto, Japan.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Fabian Gunnarsson; [2020-10-12]
    Keywords : Garden Craftsmanship; Knowledge Preservation; Japanese Garden; Japan; Kyoto; Murin-an; Ueyakato Landscape; Place of Scenic Beauty; Participant Observation;

    Abstract : This thesis cover the process and results of a case study that was made in Kyoto, Japan in 2019. The intention is to produce an example of how cultural heritage preservation in a culturally important garden might be conducted, with focus on knowledge preserving and sharing. READ MORE

  4. 3. Augmented Reality in the Museum: Creating and Evaluating an AR Mobile Application in an Exhibition

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för litteratur, idéhistoria och religion

    Author : Frida Berntson; [2020-09-08]
    Keywords : museum; augmented reality; utställning; besökarupplevelse; applikation; digital humaniora; 3d;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to map the process of making an AR application using 3D models for a museum, and study visitors’ experience of the application and investigate if the application generates a more meaningful experience compared to not using the application. The mix of digital production and empirical study of the created technology is a new way of investigating digital cultural heritage. READ MORE

  5. 4. Perspectives on Sustainability in Cultural Heritage Conservation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvård

    Author : Ida Holden Langemark; [2020-08-05]
    Keywords : Agenda 2030; sustainable development; heritage sector;

    Abstract : Degree project for Bachelor of Science in Conservation 2020, 180 HECSecond Cycle2020:26.... READ MORE

  6. 5. Make Great Zimbabwe Great Again A study of the political usage of Great Zimbabwe 1980–2020

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    Author : Adam Andersson; [2020-08-04]
    Keywords : Great Zimbabwe; Mugabe; Nkomo; ZANU-pf; ZANU; ZAPU; MDC; Zimbabwe Bird; Shona; Ndebele; Identity; Colonialism; Rhodesia; Cultural Heritage;

    Abstract : The purpose of this master’s thesis is to show how Great Zimbabwe was politically used during the period 1980-2020. This work was also carried out with the aim to examine and nuance how archaeology is used within the framework of nationalism, and how cultural heritage is used by political organizations for different purposes. READ MORE