definitions Flashcards
1
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universal cultural heritage
A
brings to mind artifacts, historical monuments and buildings, archaeological sites
gradually grown to include all evidence of human creativity and expression
2
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intangible cultural heritage
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not only material objects
immaterial elements: traditions, history, performing arts, etc
3
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repatriation
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return of stolen or looted cultural materials to their countries of origin
4
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eurocentrism
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arguments/assumptions that the west is superior to the rest of the world
western experiences are the norm
5
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decolonizing
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process of handing over the instruments of government or sharing in decision making about the land and the governance of First Nations
process by which colonies become independent of the colonizing country
