Evolving Luxury (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

13.1 - 14.3.2025
NOTE: 15 & 17 Jan independent working (guidelines in Moodle undet the Week 1 tab).
22 Jan - 14 March 2025 Zoom online meetings Wednesdays and Fridays
Wed 11.00 -13.45
Fri 8.00 - 10.45

Please study weekly guidelines for exceptions.

Intro

Have you ever wondered what makes something luxurious? From the ancient Egyptians to the present day, the concept of luxury has changed. But one thing remains the same. As fashion designer Carolina Herrera says, “Luxury will always be around, no matter what happens in the world”. This course will take you on a journey through the history of luxury to the contemporary understandings. You’ll explore the different factors that have shaped our understanding of luxury and learn why it’s so hard to define. By the end of the course, you’ll have a deep understanding of what luxury is. This knowledge is essential for anyone who wants to work in the luxury industry.

Materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods and instruction

Online teaching in Zoom.

Internationality

International learning material.

Learning assignments

Assignments (Asgmt) Max 100p

1. dl 17.1 Pre-asgmt 1 (compulsory) (indep 10 + inclass team workshop5 +presentation) 15p

2. dl 11.3 Asgmt 2 Reading circle: Each study week there will be an article to read which students’ reflect, summarise, submit and present (max 6 articles/team). This is a team assignment. The topics will be discussed in class. 60p

3. dl 14.3 Multiple choice quiz test 25p

NOTE: All assignments must be completed in order to pass the course.
Late submissions may lower the grade.

Assessment methods

Grades
49p or less =failed 50-59=1 60-69=2 70-79=3 80-89=4 90-100=5