Cultural Analysis and Cultural Intermediation
Summary
| Degree | Master of Arts (M.A.) |
|---|---|
| Subject group | Social Sciences and Cultural Studies |
| Standard program duration | 4 semesters |
| Admission requirements |
none
|
| Start of studies |
Winter semester
|
| Language | German |
| Enrollment requirements | |
| Further information | Website of Department of Arts and Sports Sciences |
Overview
The four-semester M.A. in Cultural Analysis and Cultural Intermediation is characterized by the interdisciplinary interlinking of the following subjects: Cultural Anthropology of Textiles, Art History, Musicology and the corresponding communication sciences. The aim of the Master’s degree program is to view culture as a holistic constellation and to understand its complexity.
At the center of attention are both cultural heritage and creative manifestations of the ‘high arts’ (fashion design, architecture, visual art, serious music) and materializations of everyday spheres of life (popular culture). The combination of academic and didactic approaches empowers students to present science and knowledge, along with the latter’s generation and transfer, in a commensurate manner and to communicate them to the general public.
In the interdisciplinary and compulsory part of the program, students study together and complete courses in Cultural Anthropology of Fashion and Cultural Anthropology of Textiles, and choose between Art History/Visual Studies or Musicology. In the mandatory electives, they attend project courses in Cultural Anthropology of Fashion and Cultural Anthropology of Textiles.
The interdisciplinary interlinking of Cultural Anthropology of Textiles, Art History, and Musicology as well as of the corresponding communication sciences in this manner can only be found at TU Dortmund University and opens up new opportunities, professional prospects and research fields for students, especially through the proximity to the practice-oriented study programs.
Skills and knowledge
Applicants are admitted to the program who hold a good to very good Bachelor’s degree (2.5 or higher) in the area of cultural anthropology of textiles, art studies, musicology, textile design or another related and equivalent program. These can be found in the individual profiles.
English language skills sufficient to be able to work with scientific literature, understand scientific presentations and discuss scientific results in English are strongly recommended.
Field of activity
The objective of the Master’s program is to train academically qualified cultural intermediaries for posts in museums, archives or exhibitions, journalism, educational work and research.
Professional fields for graduates are: Museums, collections, exhibitions, preservation of historical monuments, archives, theaters, music theaters, concert practice and education, media, cultural journalism, non-school educational institutions and cultural projects, public cultural administration, regional planning, culture management, cultural and creative industries, private and public cultural promotion.
Additional information
Successful completion of the Master’s program forms the foundation for advanced academic studies and training, e.g., doctoral studies.
Further information can be found on the program website.