Contemporary Cultural Sector

Academic year: 2007-2008 Course code module FUR00055E0 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 2 Instructor(s) Annick Schramme Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: semester exam in January Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties none, only a few basic skills, like making a paper, ... *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) 1. Insight in the history of Flemish cultural policy; 2. Critical questions like: What is the role of the government according to culture? How does cultural policy take shape? 3. Overview of the cultural field: who are the main protagonists? What are the objectives of cultural policy? ... 4. Knowledge and insight in the Flemish/Belgian/European legislation about culture; 5. Being informed about latest evolutions in legislation; 6. Develop a critical attitude towards culture policy; 7. Knowledge of certain specific cultural terms, like 'cultural competence', a 'convenant', 'cultural participation', etc... 3. Course content This course will give an overview of the contemporary cultural sector in Flanders. There will be special attention to the structure of the culture Field. What are the different professional and sectoral organisations? What is the role of the government? And last but not least, we will discuss and criticize cultural legislation in Flanders. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Personal work: Assignments - individual Supervised self-study 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Open book Open questions Written assignment: Without oral presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material a reader (possibly on cdrom) containing various policy reports, legislation and critical articles on cultural politics 7. Recommended reading - study material a selective bibliography on cultural politics. Each year the students have to read one book (for example 'the cultural regime' by Rudi Laermans) and make a critical paper about it. 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 01/06/2006 01:01 ecampus