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Cutural Policy Course
Department of Urban Studies, Continuing Professional Development Programme 2004-2005 presents a new Cultural Policy course running from the 16 and 17 February, 2005. This new course explores and assesses the nature, role and application of cultural policy within modern British – and, in particular, modern Scottish – society. The module is particularly concerned to understand the practical application of cultural policy within cities, contrasting the municipal investments of the C19 with the utilisation of culture and in particular cultural events for regeneration that underlie contemporary investments: the city of Glasgow will serve as something of a case study for this work. Aims The module aims to – · examine key concepts of cultural policy; · explore the historical development of cultural policy most particularly in Britain from the C19 to the contemporary context; · examine qualitative and quantitative methods for evaluating cultural policy; and, · explore contemporary issues of cultural policy as it relates to urban governance and planning. The course takes place over two days, 16 and 17 February 2005, running 0930 to 1630 on each day. It will involve a range of lectures, discussions and workshops. Day 1: introduces the key terms in relation to cultural policy and governance in the UK. Attention will fall on ideas of municipality, nationalism, public service and the civilising mission, arms-length, the cultural democracy/democratisation of culture debate, the impact of Thatcherism, the so-called ‘Blairing of culture’, and the impact of devolution on policy making and development in Scotland. The class will then turn to ideas around cultural policy and cities exploring polices such as culture for regeneration purposes, city planning through cultural policy, events, image and representation, ‘creative cities’ and the rise of the cultural/creative industries, and the return of cultural tourism. The session will include an introduction exploring issues of cultural policy for regeneration as experienced in relation to the city of Glasgow from the mid 1980s through 1990. Day 2: will turn to relevant research methods and resources. Qualitative approaches to be discussed include archive and press review, contents analysis, interview, focus groups, and ideas for contextualisation. While reference to quantitive issues will examine the types of information that might be applied to the making and evaluation of cultural policy, including economic impact. The focus will be on issues raised when researching cities and on contemporary Scottish policy making but reference will be made to the UK sector and international comparators. Thereafter students will work with tutors on a case study exercise. All students will be expected to carry out prior reading. Students taking the module for credit should note that assessment is via a written assignment of 2,500 words (weighted 100%). The course is led by Ms Susan Galloway, Dr Beatriz Garcia, Ms Christine Hamilton and Dr Adrienne Scullion of the Centre for Cultural Policy Research, University of Glasgow. The cost of this CPD module is £360 total for the two days – this includes refreshments, lunches, course materials but not accommodation or travel. Discounts are available as follows – 1) Save £50 per course if 5 or more relevant courses are booked by the same individual or organisation. 2) Individuals sponsored by voluntary organisations and community groups may be eligible for £50 discount per course, on application. To find out more, visit: http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/urbanstudies/courses/cpd/index.html
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