Module #1 What is Cultural Identity? Defining cultural identity and its importance in shaping our sense of self and community.
Module #2 The Role of Festivals in Cultural Identity Exploring how festivals reflect and shape cultural identity, and their significance in modern society.
Module #3 A Brief History of Festivals Tracing the origins and evolution of festivals across different cultures and civilizations.
Module #4 Religious Festivals Examining the significance of religious festivals in reinforcing cultural identity and community bonds.
Module #5 Secular Festivals Analyzing the role of secular festivals in promoting cultural identity, social cohesion, and national pride.
Module #6 Hybrid Festivals Exploring festivals that blend religious and secular elements, and their impact on cultural identity.
Module #7 Diwali:The Festival of Lights Delving into the significance of Diwali in Hindu culture and its global celebrations.
Module #8 Carnival:A Festival of Rebellion Examining the history and cultural significance of Carnival in the Caribbean and Latin America.
Module #9 Loi Krathong:A Festival of Lights and Water Exploring the cultural significance of Loi Krathong in Thai culture and its environmental impact.
Module #10 Day of the Dead:A Festival of Remembrance Analyzing the cultural significance of Dia de los Muertos in Mexican culture and its global influence.
Module #11 Oktoberfest:A Festival of Beer and Gemütlichkeit Examining the cultural significance of Oktoberfest in German culture and its global popularity.
Module #12 Holi:A Festival of Colors Delving into the cultural significance of Holi in Hindu culture and its modern-day celebrations.
Module #13 Identity and Belonging Examining how festivals shape and reflect identity, belonging, and community.
Module #14 Tradition and Innovation Analyzing the tension between preserving traditional practices and embracing innovation in festival celebrations.
Module #15 Commercialization and Commodification Exploring the impact of commercialization on festivals and their cultural significance.
Module #16 Inclusivity and Exclusivity Examining the ways in which festivals can be both inclusive and exclusive, and the implications for cultural identity.
Module #17 Sustainability and Environmental Impact Assessing the environmental impact of festivals and exploring sustainable practices.
Module #18 Festivals in the Digital Age Analyzing the impact of social media and digital technology on festival celebrations and cultural identity.
Module #19 Designing a Festival Guiding students through the process of designing and planning a festival that reflects cultural identity.
Module #20 Participating in Festivals Encouraging students to participate in festivals and reflect on their experiences.
Module #21 Festivals as Tools for Social Change Exploring the potential of festivals to promote social change and cultural awareness.
Module #22 Curating a Festival Program Guiding students through the process of curating a festival program that showcases cultural diversity.
Module #23 Evaluating Festival Success Introducing methods for evaluating the success of festivals and their impact on cultural identity.
Module #24 Measuring Festival Impact Exploring ways to measure the economic, social, and cultural impact of festivals.
Module #25 Festivals as Cultural Diplomacy Examining the role of festivals in promoting cultural diplomacy and international relations.
Module #26 Final Project:Festival Case Study Guiding students through a final project to research and present a case study on a festival of their choice.
Module #27 Final Project:Festival Design Guiding students through a final project to design and propose a new festival or festival program.
Module #28 Festivals as Expressions of Cultural Identity Reviewing key takeaways from the course and exploring the significance of festivals in shaping cultural identity.
Module #29 The Future of Festivals Examining the future of festivals in an increasingly globalized and digital world.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Festivals as Expressions of Cultural Identity career
