ARTS 540 - Community Cultural Contexts

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Community Arts

Description:

Cultural and Community Contexts for art-Making is an intensive cross-cultural travel residency course that introduces the student to the meaning and function of artistic expressions within the communities of the host country or culture. Through on-line readings and portfolio development and on-site interaction in the host culture, participants will dialogue and participate with artists and their music, dance, poetry and art. Participants will gain first hand knowledge of the local cultural world-view, explore models of arts-based mission and service among the poor, and the relationship between culture, art and transformation. Specific attention will be given to cross-cultural skills and the dynamic of culture in community development. Cultural competency portfolio and mapping project are required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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