MCEA2500 ReImagining Creative Democracy (5 cr)

Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Education and Psychology
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

  • introductions to key concepts and principles associated with democracy
  • critical consideration of the connections between different forms of education and the democracy as a lived relationship
  • examples of democractic engagement through a variety of modalities and in different contexts
  • critical reflections on democracy from and through different perspectives and experiences

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will

  • have a critical understanding of democracy
  • be able to critically consider the implications of educational practice for democratic participation
  • have an understanding of the different ways in which methodological innovations can support or undermine democratic participation and development
  • be able to critically consider the benefits and challenges of democratic participation in different contexts

Additional information

Completion modes: Participation in contact teaching and/or independent study, reflective sketchbook, learning assignments including readings and/or exam. Mode of completion to be specified in the Study Programme. 

Study materials

TBA

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Active participation in teaching and completing and passing learning assignments/exam.
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching