Cultural mediation of knowledge in history: theoretical approach and practical application

lhist2420  2022-2023  Louvain-la-Neuve

Cultural mediation of knowledge in history: theoretical approach and practical application
10.00 credits
22.5 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Warland Geneviève;
Language
French
Content
This course introduces students to the intellectual process of synthesis specific to cultural mediation in history, to its technical requirements and to the methods of written, oral, audio-visual and digital communication of scientific historical knowledge.
Content: Introduction to communicative writing, audiovisual writing, oral presentation of museum objects, creation of websites, video production, promotion of heritage sites and guided tours.
Teaching methods
The course alternates theoretical guidelines, comparative analysis of texts and history-related messages intended for various audiences and practical exercises based on historical questions. Exercises are thus proposed on the writing and layout of communication articles, the design and implementation of web pages, the design and implementation of exhibition modules, the writing and recording of audio-visual sequences, the design and implementation of guided tours of a heritage site, etc.
Evaluation methods
Continuous evaluation based on work carried out individually or in groups by students.  In case of failure, the student will take back the deficient work(s) in order to improve it/them.
Other information
The lecturer uses the contribution of professional historians working in cultural communication of historical knowledge.
Bibliography
La bibliographie se trouve sur le site Moodle du cours et est actualisée annuellement.
Teaching materials
  • syllabus, power point, documents variés: textes théoriques, exemples de travaux réalisés par les étudiants antérieurement, liens vers des sites Web à titre d'exemples.
Faculty or entity
EHAC


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in History