This opening module introduces the foundational theories and conceptual frameworks that underpin both olfactory museology and the emerging discipline of olfactory storytelling. Throughout the course, you will investigate how scent profoundly shapes cultural understanding, interpretation, and the preservation of heritage across different communities.
Core Learning Objectives:
- Examine the anthropology of the senses and understand its influence on how we perceive, interpret, and experience culture
- Develop sensory awareness and discover how engaging all our senses can deepen both engagement and comprehension
- Explore the theoretical foundations of olfactory heritage, including its established practices, evolving methods, and critical relevance to cultural heritage preservation
- Understand the cultural significance of scent and recognize its vital role in shaping, sustaining, and transmitting our collective heritage to future generations
Preparing for the Course:
Participants will receive a curated list of readily available sensory materials to purchase or gather from their home kitchens prior to the course beginning. These everyday items will be incorporated into class activities to create an immersive learning experience.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
