Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PSIR 458
Course Title
Art and Politics
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Inter-relationships between art and politics in 20th century. The role of art in the creation process of political messages, propaganda, and mass mobilization. Art as a mean of constructing social and political memory. State policies regarding art and art works in selected countries.
Course Objectives
The major objective of this course is to explore the inter-relationships between art and politics in 20th century. The course aims to provide the students an in-depth knowledge on various ways and means that art and politics overlap, intersect and/or challenge each other.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Understand the relationship between art and politics.
2. Compare and contrast state policies regarding art and culture in diverse political settings
3. Think creatively and critically.
4. Appreciate diverse cultural and political perspectives as well as life styles.
5. Communicate effectively in speech and writing.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Peer Teaching
Demonstrating
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Guest Speakers
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
1. Murray J. Edelman, From Art to Politics: How Artistic Creations Shape Political Conceptions, (University of Chicago Press, 1996).
2. Nato Thompson, Seeing Power: Art and Activism in the Age of Cultural Production (Melville House, 2012).
Required Reading
1. R. Klanten, M. Hubner, A. Bieber (eds.), Art and Agenda: Political Art and Activism (DieGestalten Verlag, 2011).
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Case Study Analysis | 16 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: