POL8062 : Arts and Peacebuilding (Inactive)
POL8062 : Arts and Peacebuilding (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Nilanjana Premaratna
- Owning School: Geography, Politics & Sociology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
• To introduce key theories and debates on arts and peacebuilding
• To locate arts-based approaches in the study, practice, and politics of peacebuilding
• To apply and critically examine a range of arts-bases approaches to peacebuilding through case studies
• To enhance relevant independent research skills
This module introduces students to the highly interdisciplinary area of arts and peacebuilding in international politics. It provides a broad overview of the scholarship and practice around arts-based approaches to peacebuilding, and grounds these discussions in case studies.
Outline Of Syllabus
Topics covered in the module may include, but will not be limited to, the following:
- Arts in International Relations
- Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Arts as Method
- Arts as Research
- Arts as Practice
- Visual Arts and Peacebuilding
- Performing Arts and Peacebuilding
- Literary Arts and Peacebuilding
- Textile and Storytelling
- Measuring Impact of Arts-based Peacebuilding
- Future Directions
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
1. Familiarity with key debates around arts and peacebuilding
2. Critical understanding of the contributions and challenges around using arts-based approaches
3. Explore the arts as an approach to analyse, research, and practice peacebuilding
4. Broad understanding of arts-based peacebuilding through specific art forms
Intended Skill Outcomes
1. Skill to critically think about the debates and practices around arts and peacebuilding
2. Ability to undertake independent, interdisciplinary research on arts-based peacebuilding
3. Ability to contribute to group discussion and debate
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 178:00 | 178:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Present in person |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The seminar will be based on students' weekly presentations followed by a discussion. Students will have the opportunity to engage actively in the conversation based on their weekly readings and their own understanding/interpretation of the subject addressed. They will be able to develop their capacities to creatively express and critically engage with the material through diverse modes of presentation, and receive guidance and advice to identify, evaluate, and understand the breadth and depth of the subjects addressed.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research paper | 2 | M | 100 | A research paper of 4000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The summative assessment relates to and evaluates the knowledge outcomes 1-3 and skill outcomes 1-2. The research paper will assess students’ ability to formulate and address a research question in relation to arts and peacebuilding. Students will propose their own project emerging from themes discussed in seminars. The paper will assess their ability to think independently and draw from key debates around arts and peacebuilding to critically engage with the chosen topic (knowledge outcomes 1-4 and skill outcomes 1-2) and the ability to undertake and formulate an argument in a cogent manner (skill outcomes 1-2). It will enable students to demonstrate analytical rigour and research skills.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- POL8062's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- POL8062's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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