Course contents

The Program is worth a total of 60 credits (CFU - Crediti Formativi Universitari), for a total amount of 1.500 hours, divided as follows:

  • 388 hours of on-campus lectures and distance learning
  • 1112 hours of individual study and project preparation.

All activities will be in English.

 

Course contents and methodology

Through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical exercises and best practices analisys, the selected participants will acquire competences and methodologies on:

  • in-depth knowledge on the international legal framework for protecting cultural properties and natural protected areas, combatting cultural crimes, and ensuring the rights of access to culture, to better understand duties of governments, citizens, communities and non-governmental organizations;   
  • knowledge and tools for understanding and assessing the physical damages and the cultural, social and economic losses caused by the crisis;   
  • comprehension of the potential of culture in addressing and managing the post-conflict or post-disaster reconstruction, with specific reference to the role of the culture capital and locally based knowledge and creativity in the social and economic recovery of affected communities;   
  • unique insights into the policies and tools of UNESCO, other international organizations operating in the field as well as international cooperation schemes;   
  • knowledge about the most advanced ICT’s applied to emergency scenarios.

 

Course topics

The course consists in a mix of lectures, exercises and study visits, and is divided into 7 learning modules (click on the following menu items):

1. Distance learning: Foundations of Cultural Heritage Protection

4 CFU - Distance learning 40 hours, Individual study 60 hours
The introductory distance learning phase is delivered by the International Institute of Humanitarian Law. This phase is aimed to familiarize with the main course topics: the International Law for the protection of cultural heritage, the Economics of cultural heritage, the politics of cultural heritage protection, a sociological approach to the protection of cultural heritage and some examples of works based on Project Cycle Management methodology . The module is delivered through asynchronous learning. Participants are expected to acquire basic knowledge and competences through the guided study of teaching resources and the carrying out of assignments.

2. The law of international protection of cultural heritage

10 CFU - Lecture 60 hours, Alternative didactics 10 hours, Individual study 180 hours
This module explores the international legal instruments safeguarding cultural heritage, focusing on international humanitarian law, human rights law, and international criminal justice. It examines the recognition of cultural heritage as a human right, the protection of indigenous property rights, and the responsibilities of peace support operations, as well as the role of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in heritage protection during conflicts and crises.

3. The economics of cultural heritage

10 CFU - Lecture 60 hours, Alternative didactics 10 hours, Individual study 180 hours
This module introduces the economics of cultural heritage, emphasizing its role as a driver of local development. It explores concepts from behavioral economics to understand decision-making in heritage conservation and management. Key topics include the Building Back Better strategy, Post-Disaster Needs Assessment, and the impact of climate change on cultural heritage, providing a framework for sustainable recovery and resilience planning.

4. Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property

4 CFU - Lecture 24 hours, Individual study 76 hours
This module includes a dedicated week on the illicit trade in cultural goods, featuring lectures by international experts and Carabinieri from the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit. Topics covered include the legal and illicit markets for cultural goods, strategies to combat illicit trafficking, the duties and responsibilities of sector operators, and case studies illustrating real-world challenges and enforcement efforts.

5. The politics of cultural heritage protection

10 CFU - Lecture 60 hours, Alternative didactics 10 hours, Individual study 180 hours
This module explores key concepts in the intersection of conflict, politics, and cultural heritage. It covers the strategies and mechanisms for conflict management and state building, with a focus on the protection of cultural property in post-conflict contexts. Additionally, the course delves into political theory, examining the dynamics of thinking about and confronting the “enemy” in the context of power and ideology. Finally, it investigates the relationship between politics, heritage, and conservation, highlighting the role of cultural preservation in shaping political and social identities.

6. Military actions for cultural heritage protection

6 CFU - Lecture 36 hours, Alternative didactics 10 hours, Individual study 104 hours
This module focuses on the role of military actions in the protection of cultural heritage, with a particular emphasis on intercultural negotiation, property protection, and real-world case studies. It examines the language and behavioral patterns involved in conflict situations, highlighting how effective communication and negotiation strategies can help mitigate cultural property damage. The module also explores the challenges of protecting cultural heritage from both local and global perspectives, offering a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved. Through various case studies, students gain practical insights into the application of these principles in different conflict scenarios.

7. Cultural Heritage and Development in Post-Crisis Recovery

4 CFU - Lecture 24 hours, Individual study 76 hours
This module analyses themes and issues relevant to a broader understanding of the challenges of culture-based post-crisis recovery, such as the role of cultural capital and cultural tourism in sustainable local development.

8. Project Cycle Management

4 CFU - Lecture 24 hours, Individual study 76 hours
The course includes a special module dedicated to Project Cycle Management, aimed at transferring to the participants capacities to draft a project work related to intervening in emergency and post-emergency scenarios, according to the most advanced methodologies from international agencies.

Download the study plan in pdf format.

 

Seminars and Special Lectures

During the on-campus phase of the Master, besides lectures and other activities, there is a series of seminars, open to the Master's participants and to public, held by experts in the fields of cultural property protection, and organized in parnership with the Italian National Commission for UNESCO.

Click on the menu below to discover the seminars and special lectures held during the Master previous editions.

fourth EDITION (22/23)

OPENING CEREMONY

OPENING CEREMONY
6 February 2023 - OPENING CEREMONY

FIGHTING ILLICIT TRAFFICKING OF CULTURAL PROPERTY

FIGHTING ILLICIT TRAFFICKING OF CULTURAL PROPERTY
7 March 2023 - "Fighting Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property"
By Ten. Col. Silvio Mele

UKRAINE: HERITAGE IN EMERGENCY

UKRAINE: HERITAGE IN EMERGENCY
27 March 2023 - "Ukraine: Heritage in Emergency"
with:
- Veronica Costarelli, IOM UN Migration
- Vanessa Fraga Prol, Cultural Emergency Response
- Kateryna Goncharova, World Monuments Fund
- Ihor Poshyvailo, Maidan Museum / Heritage Emergency Response Initiative
- Rohit Jigyasu, ICCROM

SEMINAR BY PROF. FRANCESCO BANDARIN

SEMINAR BY PROF. FRANCESCO BANDARIN
24 March 2023 - The two classes of the International Master's Degree Course in "World Heritage and Cultural Projects for Development" and "Cultural Property Protection in Crisis Response" were hosted at the historic Palazzo Carignano in Turin for a training day by Prof. Francesco Bandarin entirely dedicated to the topics of cultural heritage protection and emergency management.

RESTORING SYRIAN HERITAGE AND REVIVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

RESTORING SYRIAN HERITAGE AND REVIVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES
20-21 April 2023 - "Restoring Syrian heritage and reviving local communities"
By Alessio Re

CLOSING OF THE ON-CAMPUS PHASE

CLOSING OF THE ON-CAMPUS PHASE
16 May 2023 - Closing of the on-campus phase held at Circolo degli Ufficiali, historical building of the Italian Army

THIRD EDITION (21/22)

OPENING CEREMONY

OPENING CEREMONY
February 7th - OPENING CEREMONY
Agenda of the III edition's opening ceremony of the Master in Cultural Property Protection in Crisis Response

Cultural Heritage and Human Rights in International Law

Cultural Heritage and Human Rights in International Law
February 11, 2022 - "Cultural Heritage and Human Rights in International Law”
by prof. Francesco Francioni, European University Institute



International Protection of Cultural Heritage and Dispute Resolutions Methods

International Protection of Cultural Heritage and Dispute Resolutions Methods
February 18, 2022 - "International Protection of Cultural Heritage and Dispute Resolutions Methods”
by prof. Manlio Frigo, University of Milan



Fighting Illicit Traffic in Middle East

Fighting Illicit Traffic in Middle East
February 21, 2022 - "Fighting Illicit Traffic in the Middle East”
by Ten. Col. Silvio Mele, EUAM Iraq



Cultural Heritage Protection and Development

Cultural Heritage Protection and Development
February 25, 2022 - "Cultural Heritage Protection and Development”
by Maja Kominko, ALIPH



The International Council of Museums and the Protection of Cultural Heritage

The International Council of Museums and the Protection of Cultural Heritage
February 28, 2022 - "The International Council of Museums and the Protection of Cultural Heritage”
by Ted Oakes, ICOM



Cultural Emergency Response (CER) – Saving Culture in Crisis Worldwide

Cultural Emergency Response (CER) – Saving Culture in Crisis Worldwide
March 1st, 2022 - "Cultural Emergency Response (CER) – Saving Culture in Crisis Worldwide”
by Sanne Letschert, CER - Prince Claus Fund



The illicit traffic of cultural Property and INTERPOL capabilities

The illicit traffic of cultural Property and INTERPOL capabilities
March 2nd, 2022 - "The illicit traffic of cultural Property and INTERPOL capabilities with a special focus on ID-Art mobile application
by Corrado Catesi, INTERPOL



The actions of Intergovernmental organizations focusing on cultural heritage: current concerns and challenges - the case of ICOMOS Italy

The actions of Intergovernmental organizations focusing on cultural heritage: current concerns and challenges - the case of ICOMOS Italy
March 18th, 2022 - "The actions of Intergovernmental organizations focusing on cultural heritage: current concerns and challenges - the case of ICOMOS Italy”
by Maria Teresa Iaquinta, International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)



Technologies for the safeguarding of Cultural Heritage

Technologies for the safeguarding of Cultural Heritage
March 15th, 2022 - "Technologies for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage”
with Federica Pozzi, Centro Conservazione e Restauro "La Venaria Reale"
Alberto Nasarre, Integra - Estrategia y Tecnologia
Fabio Perossini, Kpeople Research Foundation
Tyler Douglas Lowe, Conservationist and Arts & Humanities Developer



Intangible Cultural Heritage for Post-Conflict Communities

Intangible Cultural Heritage for Post-Conflict Communities
April 8th, 2022 - "Intangible Cultural Heritage for Post-Conflict Communities”
by Reme Sakr, Syria Trust for Development



A Commitment to Response: Activities of World Monuments Fund in Crisis Contexts

A Commitment to Response: Activities of World Monuments Fund in Crisis Contexts
April 8th, 2022 - "A Commitment to Response: Activities of World Monuments Fund in Crisis Contexts”
by Alessandra Peruzzetto and Javier Ors Ausìn, World Monuments Fund



General Directorate for Cultural Heritage Security, Italian Ministry of Culture

General Directorate for Cultural Heritage Security, Italian Ministry of Culture
April 28th, 2022 - The two classes of the International Masters in "World Heritage and Cultural Projects for Development" and "Cultural Property Protection in Crisis Response" were hosted at the headquarters of the General Directorate for Cultural Heritage Security - Italian Ministry of Culture in Rome for a training day entirely dedicated to the themes of cultural heritage protection and emergency management.



Heritage, Climate Change, Cooperation

Heritage, Climate Change, Cooperation
April 29th, 2022 - "Heritage Climate Change, Cooperation”
in collaboration with the Municipality of Florence



CLOSING CEREMONY

CLOSING CEREMONY
May 18th, 19th 2022 - Closing Ceremony
held at International Institute for Humanitarian Law, one of the main partner of the Master



 

SECOND EDITION (2019/2020)

OPENING CEREMONY
Keynote speech by Antonia Pasqua Recchia - Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism (MiBACT)
4th February - Education and Training Command and School of Applied Military Studies

THE HUMAN DIMENSION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE: Intersections Between Cultural Property and Human Rights
Francesco Francioni - European European University Institute
7th February - Education and Training Command and School of Applied Military Studies

INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION METHODS
Manlio Frigo - University of Milan
14th February - Rettorato, University of Turin

MANAGING HERITAGE IN AFRICA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Webber Ndoro - Director General of ICCROM
21st February - Sant’Uberto Chapel, Royal Palace of Venaria Reale

UNESCO’S FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE: “REVIVE THE SPIRIT OF MOSUL”
Lodovico Folin-Calabi - Head of the “Revive the Spirit of Mosul“ project
13th March - Webinar

HERITAGE AND DISASTER RESILIENCE: POLICIES AND OPERATIONS IN THE CITY OF GENOVA
Stefania Manca and Corrado Ragucci - Municipality of Genoa
9th April - Webinar

HERITAGE AT RISK: EUROPEAN POLICIES FOR MANAGING RISKS IN HERITAGE SITES
Erminia Sciacchitano - MiBACT
22nd April - Webinar

THE ACTIVITIES OF THE WORLD MONUMENTS FUND IN CRISIS CONTEXTS
Alessandra Peruzzetto and Javier Ors Ausìn - World Monuments Fund
22nd April - Webinar

PRESERVING AND PREVENTING FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND LANDSCAPE IN PIEDMONT REGION
Dr. Erika Mayneri - Piedmont Region
Lisa Accurti - Superintendence for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for Turin Metropolitan District
23rd April - Webinar

THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF MUSEUMS: PROTECTING HERITAGE IN EMERGENCIES
Sophie Delepierre - ICOM
24th April - Webinar

EXPERIENCE ON SECURITY SYSTEM FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE
Carlo Hruby - Enzo Hruby Foundation
7th May - Webinar

MANAGING CULTURAL PROJECTS IN CRISIS CONTEXTS (WORKSHOP)
Alessio Re and Paola Borrione
Fondazione Santagata for the Economics of Culture
30th March - 3rd April

HERITAGE, PEOPLE, DEVELOPMENT (WORKSHOP)
Stefania Abakerli - World Bank
15th - 17th April

HERITAGE CRIMES AND EMERGENCIES (WORKSHOP)
Edouard Planche - UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe
Ten.Col. Silvio Mele - the Carabinieri Command for the Pro- tection of Cultural Heritage (TPC)
Corrado Catesi - INTERPOL
4th - 8th May
This week was realized also with the kind contributions of the Journal of Cultural Heritage Crime, the Enzo Hruby Foundation and CHIEF Onlus

FIRST EDITION (2018/2019)

OPENING CEREMONY
Keynote speech by Francesco Francioni - European University Institute
5th February - Education and Training Command and School of Applied Military Studies

THE REBIRTH OF HERITAGE AFTER WARS AND DEVASTATIONS
Francesco Bandarin - Special Advisor to the Director-General of ICCROM
15th February - Royal Museums of Turin MRT

FIRST AID ON CULTURAL HERITAGE IN TIME OF CRISIS
Maria Teresa Jaquinta - ICCROM
15th March - Palazzo Chiablese (Superintendence for Archeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for the Metropolitan City of Turin)

THE CARABINIERI COMMAND FOR CULTURAL HERITATE PROTECTION
Fabrizio Parrulli - Brigadier-General, Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, Rome
18th March - Castle of Moncalieri

INVESTING IN CULTURAL HERITAGE TO ENHANCE PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL RESILIENCE
Stefania Abakerli - World Bank
5th April - Mastio della Cittadella

THE ITALIAN ARMY EXPERIENCE IN KOSOVO
Salvatore Cuoci - Major-General, Italian Army
10th April - Education and Training Command and School of Applied Military Studies

FIGHT AGAINST ILLICIT TRAFFIC
Edouard Planche - UNESCO Regional Advisor
12th April - Centre for Conservation and Restoration “La Venaria Reale”

CLOSING CEREMONY
Keynote Speech by H.E. Amb. Maurizio E. Serra
30th May - Education and Training Command and School of Applied Military Studies

 

Study visits

The course program includes a series of study visits to museums, institutions and organizations that collaborate with the Master.

The participants of the first edition visited some of the most important museums and institutions at the local level, including: the Royal Museums of Turin, Palazzo Madama, the Museo Egizio of Turin, the Italian Center for Photography - CAMERA, the Royal Residence of Venaria, the Centre for Conservation and Restoration "La Venaria Reale", the National Historical Museum of Artillery, Palazzo Chiablese and the Castle of Moncalieri.

The visit programme includes a study trip to national and international heritage organizations or UNESCO designations.
Destinations of previous study trips were Paris (UNESCO Headquarters), Rome (Italian Ministry of Culture), Historic Center of Florence, and International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL - Sanremo).
The cost of this study trip is borne by the participants. Depending on the availability of funds, the full or partial cost may be covered by the organisation.
For those who are unable to attend for financial reasons, the corresponding alternative teaching hours will be covered by study materials and individual exercises.

The program of activities might be subject to changes. Other special lectures and seminars might be organized during the course.

 

  • Seminar with Francesco Bandarin (Advisor for Director-General at ICCROM) - 15th February at Royal Museums MRT

    Seminar with Francesco Bandarin (Advisor for Director-General at ICCROM) - 15th February at Royal Museums MRT

  • Seminar with Gen. B. Fabrizio Parrulli (Carabinieri Command TPC) - 18th March at Castle of Moncalieri

    Seminar with Gen. B. Fabrizio Parrulli (Carabinieri Command TPC) - 18th March at Castle of Moncalieri

  • Seminar with Stefania Abakerli (World Bank) - 5th April at Mastio della Cittadella

    Seminar with Stefania Abakerli (World Bank) - 5th April at Mastio della Cittadella

  • SEMINAR WITH MAJOR GENERAL SALVATORE CUOCI - 1OTH APRIL

    SEMINAR WITH MAJOR GENERAL SALVATORE CUOCI - 1OTH APRIL

  • SEMINAR WITH EDOUARD PLANCE (UNESCO REGIONAL ADVISOR) - 12TH APRIL AT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION

    SEMINAR WITH EDOUARD PLANCE (UNESCO REGIONAL ADVISOR) - 12TH APRIL AT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION "LA VENARIA REALE"

  • CLOSING CEREMONY WITH KEYNOTE SPEECH BY H.E. AMBASSADOR MAURIZIO E. SERRA - 30TH MAY

    CLOSING CEREMONY WITH KEYNOTE SPEECH BY H.E. AMBASSADOR MAURIZIO E. SERRA - 30TH MAY

  • Study visit at Palazzo Madama

    Study visit at Palazzo Madama

  • Workshop for cultural professionals on the implementation of the art. 30 of the Second Hague Protocol of 1999 and on the role of the International Blue Shield, at the

    Workshop for cultural professionals on the implementation of the art. 30 of the Second Hague Protocol of 1999 and on the role of the International Blue Shield, at the "Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino" - 10TH MAY

  • STUDY VISIT AT NATIONAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF ARTILLERY

    STUDY VISIT AT NATIONAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF ARTILLERY

  • STUDY VISIT OF MUSEO EGIZIO OF TURIN

    STUDY VISIT OF MUSEO EGIZIO OF TURIN

  • STUDY VISIT AT Mastio Della Cittadella

    STUDY VISIT AT Mastio Della Cittadella

  • STUDY VISIT AT CAMERA - ITALIAN CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

    STUDY VISIT AT CAMERA - ITALIAN CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

  • STUDY VISIT AT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION AND RESTORATIO

    STUDY VISIT AT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION AND RESTORATIO "LA VENARIA REALE"

  • STUDY VISIT AT CARABINIERI COMMAND FOR THE PROTECTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

    STUDY VISIT AT CARABINIERI COMMAND FOR THE PROTECTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

 

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