6 ECTS credits
180 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1008978BNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.
This course offers insights into the role of art and culture in contemporary society. We work on the questions "How does art reflect on contemporary society?" and "How can artistic media be used for social change?".
At the same time, the course is conceived as an introduction to various art disciplines branches of art (theatre, dance, music, visual arts, film, etc.), with special attention to policy aspects in these different sectors.
Not applicable
- The student is able to define core definitions related to culture and the arts, and to situate the most important key figures therein.
- The student develops knowledge of contemporary cultural goods and theoretical concepts.
- The student can describe the role of art and culture in contemporary society.
- The student takes on a critical attitude in regard to cultural/arts matters tackling societal questions, based on solid arguments.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 25% of the final mark.
SELF Practical Assignment determines 75% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the SELF Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 25% of the final mark.
SELF Practical assignment determines 75% of the final mark.
Written examination, multiple-choice without a mark correction;
Individual writing assignment with different parts.
Absence from at least one of the compulsory examination parts (written multiple-choice exam and assignments) results in absence for the overall assessment.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Adult Education: Profile Social Studies (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Adult Education: Profile Cultural Studies (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Adult Education: Abridged Profile Social Studies (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Adult Education: Initial track (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Adult Education: Abridged Profile Cultural Studies (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Teaching in Behavioural Sciences: agogische wetenschappen (120 ECTS, Etterbeek) (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Science in Adult Education: Profile Sociale Agogiek (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Science in Adult Education: Profile Culturele Agogiek (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Teaching in Behavioural Sciences: Adult Education (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Adult Education: Profile Social Studies (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Adult Education: Profile Cultural Studies (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Educational Sciences: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)