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Students recognise the relevance of theoretical concepts. They are able to research the state of the scientific discussion and the empirical basis. They can systematically organise the material, critically comment on it and present it accordingly.

The city of Paris dates back to a Roman foundation. Since the Middle Ages, the city has been one of the most important cultural and political centres in Central Europe. Paris has always been a place of art and cultural production and art trade. 

For a long time, the city had to compete with Rome, but by the middle of the 19th century at the latest, it had surpassed the former cultural center of Europe, and has been able to maintain this position to this day. This supremacy is based on a unique combination of architectural diversity and continuity of museum collections. 

Is this a happy coincidence? Or is it a model whose control mechanisms are specifically French? And how has Paris been able to maintain its position, despite diverse competition in Europe and America? To answer these questions, we will also look at museums and their collection strategy - with, as we will see, a thoroughly voluntaristic political system. The focus will be on the Louvre, the Musee d Orsay and, last but not least, the Centre Pompidou.

Critical reflection on professional fields in the arts and cultural sector in the context of excursions or exercises.

Immanent audit

The course will be held in cooperation with Alexandre Kostka, head of the EuroCulture Master's programme at the Université de Strasboug.