Objectives

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The CAS in "Provenance Research" is designed to train museum professionals and, more broadly, individuals working in the cultural sector to meet the new thematic and methodological challenges, providing them with practical and theoretical knowledge and a global vision of themes related to colonial contexts and property looted during the National Socialist period.

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Target audience

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Professionals from the museum, cultural and heritage fields (historians, art historians, anthropologists, ethnologists, archivists, librarians, etc.); provenance researchers; art galleries; foundations; associations; auction houses specialists; professionals from the legal, customs and police fields; etc.

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Structure

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The CAS in "Provenance research" consists of two modules and concludes with a final written assignment.

 

Each module can be taken independently, i.e. it is not obligatory to complete the course 'in order' (Module I followed by Module II): direct access via Module II is entirely possible. It is therefore necessary to register for each of the two modules. 

Each module combines a methodological/theoretical angle and a thematic/applied angle. Module I covers provenance research methodology and issues relating to objects acquired in colonial contexts. Module II presents the basics of provenance research and explores the discussion of looted property during the period of National Socialism.

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Obtaining the CAS

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In order to obtain the title of Certificate of Advanced Studies in "Provenance Research" (13 ECTS) from the University of Neuchâtel, Module I and Module II must be passed, followed by the final written assignment. Regular attendance at both modules is required.

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Module evaluation

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Modules I and II each end with a written exam granting an attestation of 4 ECTS. 

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NB: It is also possible to attend the continuing education courses without taking part in the examinations, i.e. without validating the ECTS. In this case, a certificate of attendance will be issued to the participant, but he/she will not be able to claim the title of CAS in "Provenance Research".

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Final dissertation

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The CAS concludes with a final written paper of approximately 10-25 pages (excluding appendices and bibliography), which the candidate completes under the supervision of Dr. Claire Brizon, Dr. Carolin Lange or Dr. Thomas Schmutz within three months after completing the second module.

She/he then defends it in an oral defence, during which the experts give their feedback.

The candidate then has a further month to incorporate any corrections into his/her work before final submission.

Successful completion of the written work awards 5 ECTS.

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Title issued

Certificate of Advanced Studies in Provenance Research from the University of Neuchâtel

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Registration fee

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CHF 6080.-*

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*CHF 2'800.- per module + CHF 480.- for the supervision and the defence of the dissertation
 

Payable upon receipt of confirmation of the course.

Payment in several instalments possible.