Exploring University Students' Awareness of Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritance: A Multi-Theoretical Approach

Authors

  • NiuFei Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), Block B, Encorp Strand Garden Office, No. 12, Jalan PJU 5/5, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia,Xi’an Peihua University(XAPHU), 710000, Shaanxi Province, China
  • Lee Khiam Jin Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), Block B, Encorp Strand Garden Office, No. 12, Jalan PJU 5/5, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), Cultural Education, Micro-Meso-Macro Level of Management Practices; Students' Involvement Theory, Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT)

Abstract

The preservation of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) has become a topic of international concern. This study aims to explore university students' awareness and perceptions of ICH inheritance by employing multiple theoretical frameworks. The research will encompass micro-meso-macro level management practices, students' involvement theory, and cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT) to comprehensively understand how these factors influence students' perceptions of ICH. By integrating these theories, this study aims to establish connections and highlight the interdependencies among them. Recognizing the interplay between individual engagement, group dynamics, organizational practices, and the cultural and historical context will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of how these factors influence students' awareness of cultural heritage preservation. Finally, this study seeks to provide valuable insights for fostering and developing university students' awareness of ICH inheritance, offering both theoretical guidance and practical implications.

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2023-08-25

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NiuFei, & Lee Khiam Jin. (2023). Exploring University Students’ Awareness of Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritance: A Multi-Theoretical Approach. International Journal of Social Sciences: Current and Future Research Trends, 19(1), 144–152. Retrieved from https://ijsscfrtjournal.isrra.org/index.php/Social_Science_Journal/article/view/1438

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