Undergraduate Course: Arts and Community Action (EDUA10084)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course will examine theory and method in the development of creative and collaborative educational practice. It is intended to introduce students to a range of theoretical frameworks and practical techniques for engaging imaginatively with community groups on issues of common concern, using the arts and other media. It will explore the relationship between the affective, intellectual and expressive dimensions of human experience in the creation of purposeful learning. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 25 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Moray House | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 10:00 - 12:00 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 10:00 - 12:00, Zone: Moray House. This course will be held in Paterson's Land PLG38 |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- To demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between affective, intellectual and expressive dimensions of human experience as they relate to educational practice.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the historical significance of creativity in expressing collective identity.
- To demonstrate familiarity with a repertoire of creative approaches and strategies which can be utilised to explore social and political issues.
- To articulate and debate ideas about culture, arts and community. |
Assessment Information
| Students will be required to submit a paper of 2000 words around a selected theme |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Ms Mae Shaw
Tel: (0131 6)51 6641
Email: Mae.Shaw@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Lesley Spencer
Tel: (0131 6)51 6373
Email: Lesley.Spencer@ed.ac.uk |
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