CRITICAL MANAGEMENT FOR CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS - 2

Academic year
2025/2026 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
CRITICAL MANAGEMENT FOR CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS - 2
Course code
EM1709 (AF:566086 AR:317735)
Teaching language
English
Modality
On campus classes
ECTS credits
6 out of 12 of CRITICAL MANAGEMENT FOR CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Degree level
Master's Degree Programme (DM270)
Academic Discipline
SECS-P/08
Period
4th Term
Course year
1
Where
VENEZIA
This 12-credit course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the intersections between management practices, politics, and humanities. In the first module, the course will critically examine the philosophical underpinnings of management, including issues of power, surveillance capitalism, critical theory, and governmentality. In contrast, in the second module the course will delve into critical heritage studies with a focus on how participation, inclusion, diversity, feminism, post-colonialism, and queer approaches have an impact on how to manage and organise heritage places.
After completing the course, students will understand the main issues concerning the management of heritage preservation and valorisation, both in consolidated and in emerging organisations. Students will also acquire a complete and solid perspective on critical heritage studies, with a specific focus on their impact on how to manage the heritage.
There are no formal prerequisites. The course is designed for students from management and related disciplines. No prior background in cultural theory or philosophy is assumed. Students are expected to approach the material with an open mind, curiosity, and a willingness to engage with readings and participate in dialogue.
The main topics of the course will include:

1. Introduction to Critical Heritage Studies
2. Discourse and key concepts
3. Managing participation, inclusion, and diversity
4. Heritage places as sites of Memory and Trauma
5. Post-Colonial Perspectives in Heritage: managing processes of de-heritigization
6. Other approaches
Readings (chapters, papers and articles in international journals) will be uploaded on Moodle
Final written exam (100%) covering theoretical frameworks and applied analysis
• Students receiving a grade of 27 or below will have that grade automatically recorded.
• Students receiving a grade above 27 may opt for a short oral exam, which can confirm or adjust the final grade based on further discussion of the course material.
Participation in class discussions and preparation for readings is expected and will significantly influence students’ success on the final exam.
written
Grades are assigned using the Italian 30-point system, with the following interpretative brackets:
(18–21): Sufficient grasp of basic concepts; minimal critical analysis
(22–25): Moderate understanding with some effort at synthesis; uneven expression
(26–28): Good critical engagement; coherent application of ideas
(29–30): Excellent analytical capacity; strong integration of theory and examples
(30 cum laude): Outstanding originality, depth of insight, and critical sophistication
The course is in presence.
Lectures centred on theoretical issues, discussion of empirical observations, seminars from heritage practitioners.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development

Goal 3: good health and well-being
Goal 4: quality education
Definitive programme.
Last update of the programme: 30/06/2025