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. Within this course unit, the student (1) is introduced to the contemporary artistic and cultural landscape of Brussels and (2) is introduced to contemporary cultural products and theoretical concepts.
(1) On one hand, the course is conceived as an introduction to the cultural landscape and the different branches of art (theatre, dance, music, visual arts, film, ...), with particular attention to the policy aspects in these different sectors. The student learns to define basic concepts of the cultural and artistic world and to situate important agents.
(2) On the other hand, the course works on the questions, "How does art reflect on contemporary society?" and "How can artistic media be used for social change?". Students learn to define theoretical concepts and can employ them in their thoughtful critical argumentation about the interaction between art, culture and society.
The course consists of a variety of working formats, such as lectures, interactive lectures, workshops, participation in artistic and cultural events and writing sessions. To achieve the objective of the course, students will (i) actively participate in the various group sessions, (ii) immerse themselves in the cultural offerings of Brussels on an independent basis, and (iii) assimilate the class content and various study materials into a critical argument in the form of an individual writing assignment.
Teaching materials are the required study materials and the student's own class notes. Additional texts, articles, exercises, presentations are made available to students via the electronic learning platform Canvas in support of the lectures.
More information regarding the study time calculation will follow during the first lesson.
Generative AI can be used in this course, further details will be provided during course activities and the Canvas Course Platform. Any use of generative AI should be properly referenced.
This course unit contributes to the following program-specific learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Agogical Sciences (see overview document: https://caliweb.cumulus.vub.ac.be/?page=program&id=00043&target=pr&year=2223&language=nl&output=html)
1. The educationalist has knowledge of the central concepts, models and methods of the foundation disciplines especially psychology, sociology and philosophy and other sciences that contribute to the overarching nature of the agogic view and can actively and creatively use them in professional practice.
2. The educationalist is able to frame acquired knowledge and insights within the broader agogical inter- and transdisciplinary thinking, critically analyse and apply them.
4. The educationalist is able to detect, collect, analyse and process the need for (scientific) information in an international and multicultural social context in order to gain more insight into the questions presented.
5. The educationalist is able to communicate orally and in writing to stakeholders, target groups, communities and specialists in an emancipatory manner.
8. The educationalist can collaborate with others in an inter- and transdisciplinary professional environment.
15. The educationalist knows and has an overview of the field of practice, with special attention to the various organisations within the agogic field.
19. The educationalist ensures adequate integration of not only different sectors and domains of the agogical field, but also aspects such as sustainability, pluralism and internationalisation/globalisation in policy.
Furthermore, students in this course unit achieve the following subject-specific learning outcomes:
- The student can define basic concepts of the cultural and artistic world and situate important figures.
- The student develops knowledge of contemporary cultural products and theoretical concepts.
- The student can describe the role of art and culture in contemporary society.
- The student can critically reflect on the role of art and culture in contemporary society based on well-considered arguments, especially on the artistic actuality and social issues addressed therein.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 20% of the final mark.
SELF Practical Assignment determines 80% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the SELF Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Absence from at least one of the compulsory examination components (written exam as part of permanent evaluation and assignments) will result in absence for the overall assessment.
Students must obtain an overall average of at least 10/20 for all components to pass this course. If you have a passing grade in one of the components, but the average of all components is not at least 10/20, you may take the partial grade you passed in the first sitting into the second sitting and therefore do not have to retake it.
The second sitting consists of an assignment and/or exam according to the same requirements of the first sitting. If you are absent for at least one of the parts, you will be awarded an "Absent" as an overall grade for the Programme Part. The partial results of the separate course parts are not transferable to the next academic year.
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)