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Department of Politics
Course Descriptions
201
3
-
1
4
Autumn term courses
PO71016A
Art & Politics 1: Theory History Event
Numbers of this course are limited and are on a first come first served basis
.
Students wishing to take this course not enrolled on the
MA Art and Politics must contact the course co
-
ordinator (b.buckley@gold.ac.uk) for permission to join.
Lecturer: Dr Bernadette Buckley
30 CATS
Autumn
Monday 13.00
-
17.00
This
is a core module for MAAP, meaning that it is compulsory for all students tak ing the MA in
Art and Politics. The central function of
A&P1
is to offer an advanced foundation in both interpretative practices and theoretical concepts in the realms of Art and Politics as an emerging sub - field. It considers opposing attempts in the 2
0
th and 21 st centuries to prevent and/or cement the emergence of an explicit relationship between art and politics. This core course provides opportunities to explore a range of topics in the field of political ideas, continental theory, aesthetico - politi cal theory and art practices and strategies. Its purpose is to establish a common intellectual, historical and theoretical framework for students coming from diverse disciplines. Broadly, it considers key questions regarding the (so
-
called) ‘aestheticiza tion of politics’ and the ‘politicization of aesthetics’ as emergent in the 20 th and 21 st centuries.
Assessment
one
5,000 word essay
PO71014B
Internship (MA International Studies only )
Lecturer: Dr Simon Griffiths
30 CATS
Spring Term
This optional co urse will involve spending two days each week for the duration of a term as an intern in a placement provider working in the field of politics, public policy or international studies.
In the past students have undertaken p lacement s at a range of organisati ons, including charities, think
-
tanks and pressure groups; bodies connected with internation al organisations
Course Descriptions
201
3
-
1
4
Autumn term courses
PO71016A
Art & Politics 1: Theory History Event
Numbers of this course are limited and are on a first come first served basis
.
Students wishing to take this course not enrolled on the
MA Art and Politics must contact the course co
-
ordinator (b.buckley@gold.ac.uk) for permission to join.
Lecturer: Dr Bernadette Buckley
30 CATS
Autumn
Monday 13.00
-
17.00
This
is a core module for MAAP, meaning that it is compulsory for all students tak ing the MA in
Art and Politics. The central function of
A&P1
is to offer an advanced foundation in both interpretative practices and theoretical concepts in the realms of Art and Politics as an emerging sub - field. It considers opposing attempts in the 2
0
th and 21 st centuries to prevent and/or cement the emergence of an explicit relationship between art and politics. This core course provides opportunities to explore a range of topics in the field of political ideas, continental theory, aesthetico - politi cal theory and art practices and strategies. Its purpose is to establish a common intellectual, historical and theoretical framework for students coming from diverse disciplines. Broadly, it considers key questions regarding the (so
-
called) ‘aestheticiza tion of politics’ and the ‘politicization of aesthetics’ as emergent in the 20 th and 21 st centuries.
Assessment
one
5,000 word essay
PO71014B
Internship (MA International Studies only )
Lecturer: Dr Simon Griffiths
30 CATS
Spring Term
This optional co urse will involve spending two days each week for the duration of a term as an intern in a placement provider working in the field of politics, public policy or international studies.
In the past students have undertaken p lacement s at a range of organisati ons, including charities, think
-
tanks and pressure groups; bodies connected with internation al organisations