Module 1: Orientation
The module aims to introduce the basic principles of urban heritage conservation and management, looking at both built and intangible manifestations of cultural heritage.The module aims to introduce the basic principles of urban heritage conservation and management, looking at both built and intangible manifestations of cultural heritage.
Learning outcomes
- Basic understanding of relevant terminologies and concepts of culture and heritage. Overview of the main cultural heritage charters, recommendations, and other international guiding documents.
- Overview of Mosul’s cultural tangible, intangible heritage, and cultural and creative industries.
- Overview of the architectural, urban, and archaeological heritage of Mosul, their main characteristics and historical development.
- Overview of various architectural typologies and urban morphology of Mosul, their main characteristics and historical development.
- Overview of various architectural typologies and urban morphology of Mosul. Definition and scope of heritage recovery (social, economic, reconstructions, development…). Introduction to various approaches and processes for heritage recovery.