Contemporary culture

Social and cultural mediation

The coordination between the aims of artistic mediation and social action is currently addressed by a wide variety of mechanisms for dealing with individuals and territories. Sometimes, specific rules support the development of these interventions (e.g.: cultural, social or municipal policies). In the past, these actions were more spontaneous, initiated by artists, social actors or groups of citizens directly. Whether the objective is security-related, therapeutic or aimed at social cohesion, a specific reality emerges as soon as the ambition consists of associating a social and a cultural goal. The purpose of this course is to take a close look at sociocultural intervention, from every aspect, by studying policies and concrete systems (e.g.: social theatre, art therapy, etc.).
Students will examine several aspects of these mediation processes through case studies and scientific articles: How do they create communal action (political, social, etc.)? According to what conditions and through which medium (artistic, relationships)? Which professionals work in this sub-sector of social intervention? Which concrete objects are used in these mechanisms and what are the results? What are the obstacles and how are they dealt with (or not)? Pragmatic sociology is the chosen approach.

Culture and digital mediation

During the course sessions, we study:
- the issues specific to the use of digital devices within the framework of the professional practice of cultural mediation,
- the importance of taking into account media cultures linked to the technical supports used,
- the basics of device prototyping.

Social and cultural mediation

- Define and discuss the notions of mediation, mediator, social mediation, cultural mediation, esthetic mediation and intercultural mediation.                                        - Analyse a mediation mechanism (explain the role of the third party, identify the professions involved, etc.)                                                                                     - Critically assess the aims of these mechanisms

Culture and digital mediation

The course should allow students to analyze or create digital devices in a relevant and reflective way.

Social and cultural mediation

Lectures (slide show given to students) as well as reading scientific articles, watching documentaries, practical exercises and sessions where students are required to participate.

Culture and digital mediation

Commentary and analysis of scientific literature, technical workshops, practical work.

Social and cultural mediation

Face-to-face

Culture and digital mediation

Hybrid.

Culture and digital mediation

Hybrid

Social and cultural mediation

Reading portfolio (available online)

Culture and digital mediation

Compulsory reading : 
Nicolas Navarro et Lise Renaud, « La médiation numérique au musée en procès », Revue française des sciences de l'information et de la communication [En ligne], 16 | 2019
Optionnal reading : 
La médiation muséale au prisme du numérique, Revue Françaises des Sciences de l'Information et la Communication, numéro 16, Sous la direction de Cristina Badulescu et Valérie-Inés de La Ville, 2019. URL : https://journals.openedition.org/rfsic/5566
Henry Jenkins, La Culture de la convergence. Des médias au transmédia, trad. de l'anglais par C. Jaquet, Paris, A. Colin/Ina Éd., coll. Médiacultures, 2013 [2006], 336 pages

Social and cultural mediation

Any session :

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Oral exam

Culture and digital mediation

Class participation
Written work

Social and cultural mediation

rachel.brahy@ulg.ac.be elise.vandeninden@ulg.ac.be

Culture and digital mediation

Pierre-Yves Hurel - pyhurel@uliege.be

Social and cultural mediation

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