授業の目的 |
In this class, we would like to examine various challenging issues related to "creative economy", "creative industries" and "cultural diversity", adopting an interdisciplinary approach. |
授業の概要・計画 |
In this class, we would like to explore various issues related to "creative economy" (or "creative industries") and "cultural diversity" from a normative point of view.
In order to achieve diversification of cultural expressions in the society (hereinafter, "cultural diversity"), "creative economy" (or "creative industries") plays very crucial role. According to the definition of DCMS (UK Government Department for Culture, Media and Sports), "creative industries" includes various creative sectors such as Advertising, Architecture, Arts and antique markets, Crafts, Design, Designer Fashion, Film, video and photography, Software, computer games and electronic publishing, Music and the visual and performing arts, Publishing, Television, and Radio. Without economic empowerment, sustainable development could not been possible in all developed/developing economies.
At the same time, various other issues are closely related to the concept of "cultural diversity", including language, education, religion, good governance, cultural diplomacy, etc. It would be meaningful to analyze how these concepts are related with economic aspect of culture. In other words, we would like to identify to what extent economic/industrial measures in cultural policy could function (or could not function) in pursing cultural diversity. |
授業の進め方 |
Participants in this class are required to read the materials beforehand, and actively participate in discussion in the class. Participants are also required to make presentations.
Reading Materials: 1. UNDP & UNESCO, Creative Economy Report 2013 (2013), available at http://www.unesco.org/culture/pdf/creative-economy-report-2013.pdf 2. Investing in Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Exchange (2009), available at http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001847/184755E.pdf |