SCEM in the Urban Context (E)
level of course unit
first cycle, Master
Learning outcomes of course unit
Students will be able:
- to comprehend and develop an interdisciplinary and critical view of how cities use sport, culture and events for place promotion, economic and social development and community regeneration.
- to understand and critically evaluate the role of cultural policy programs (e.g. European Capital of Culture).
- to communicate with their peers in order to find joint solutions.
- to analyze information and to present and communicate reasoned arguments.
prerequisites and co-requisites
not applicable
course contents
- The impact of urban events on city image
- The concept of eventification and eventilization and their effect on urban spaces and urban development
- The role of urban events, culture and sport for city marketing, urban branding and place identity
- The influence of sport on the transformation of urban spaces and community revitalization
- Cultural policy programs (e.g. European Capital of Culture) and associated challenges and opportunities
- Bidding, selection and evaluation process of cultural policy programs
recommended or required reading
Cudny, W. (2020). Urban Events, Place Branding and Promotion: Place Event Marketing. Oxon: Routledge:
Landry, C. (2015). Cities of Ambition. Bern, Comedia
Schneider, W. and Jacobsen, K. (2019). Transforming Cities: Paradigms and potential for urban development within the “European Capital of Culture”. Hildesheim, Georg Olmes Verlag AG.
Smith, A. (2016). Events in the city: Using public spaces as event venues. London, Routledge.
Terret, R. and Heck, S. (2015). Sport and urban space in Europe: facilities, industries, identities. London, Taylor & Francis
Viehoff, V. and Poynter, G. (2015). Mega-event cities: urban legacies of global sports events. London, Routledge.
assessment methods and criteria
presentation
language of instruction
English
number of ECTS credits allocated
3
eLearning quota in percent
0
course-hours-per-week (chw)
2
planned learning activities and teaching methods
integrated course
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
1
name of lecturer(s)
Team SCEM
year of study
1
recommended optional program components
none
course unit code
bb.VT.3
type of course unit
integrated lecture
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
not applicable