Cultural Diversity and the City (FutureLearn)

You will look at cities with a divisive heritage (Bristol as a slave port) and a post-migration heritage (such as Cologne in Germany). You will will also look at major post-colonial urban centres and how they used cultural diversity to revitalise inner city areas. You will also consider those cities that turn diversity into a branding tool, like Singapore or Doha.

Syllabus

Week 1: Cultural Diversity, Heritage and the City

Week 2: Heritage Labelling, Networks, and the City

Week 3: The Rise of New Cultural Hubs
What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

- Identify the challenges and opportunities of cultural diversity in cities

- Design creative solutions to deal with contested heritage

- Assess labels aimed at promoting inclusive heritage in diverse cities

- Explore the rise of transnational city networks for culture

- Discuss the rise of regional and global cultural hubs in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa