Social and cultural mediation

Duration

15h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Rachel Brahy, Elise Vandeninden

Coordinator

Rachel Brahy

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

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.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

- 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

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

Reading portfolio (available online)

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Oral exam

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

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

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