ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales from Coursera

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Introducción al activismo y movimientos sociales

Este módulo corto te proporciona un resumen de la estructura del curso, proceso de trabajo, comunidad mundial, y las pautas generales. Asegúrate de leerlo inmediatamente y revísalo también más tarde si hace falta.

El activismo y movimientos sociales: conferencias, presentaciones por invitados, y prueba

Esta parte primera se dedica a la coincidencia prolífica y emocionante entre el arte socialmente comprometido y las prácticas culturales generadas por los recientes movimientos sociales de todo el mundo. El ambientalismo, el activismo del SIDA, los movimientos queer, el zapatismo, manifestaciones de inmigrantes, altar-globalización, el World Social Forum [Foro social mundial], Occupy [Ocupa], el Hong Kong Umbrella Movement [movimiento del paraguas de Hong Kong], boicot de museos, y los levantamientos democráticos en el Medio Oriente se verán en diálogo con los productores culturales que participan en estos movimientos o están inspirados por ellos. En lugar de evaluar la eficacia política de tales actividades culturales, vamos a examinar su lugar dentro de las prácticas artísticas contemporáneas. Basada en la escucha, la organización, el baile, o la fiesta, la contribución de cada estudiante responderá a un movimiento social específico de su elección para cada uno de sus proyectos.

El activismo y movimientos sociales: proyecto y evaluaciones: Lesson Choices

Choice 1: Inventar o encontrar un chiste relacionado con una cuestión social o movimiento social, y distribúyelo lo más ampliamente posible. | Choice 2: Crear y distribuir una llamada a acción vinculada a un movimiento social específico

La estética, la historia del arte, y las instituciones culturales: Conferencias, presentaciones por invitados, y prueba

Así como los movimientos sociales recientes han transformado el arte y la cultura contemporáneo, activistas han dependido de las ideas desarrolladas en los círculos culturales más especializados, a veces sin saberlo. Empezando con una investigación de las maneras en que el arte público socialmente comprometido ha sido incluido y excluido de algunos narrativas, teorías, instituciones y eventos, utilizaremos esta lección para seguir las prácticas sociales que cuestionan el arte e historia del arte convencional. Al hacerlo, les invitará a los estudiantes crear proyectos que se comprometan directamente en el cultivo, la agricultura, la cocina, o comer—actividades que son fundamentalmente sociales, sino que se ve tradicionalmente en contradicción con la producción artística seria.

La estética, la historia del arte, y las instituciones culturales: proyecto y evaluaciones por pares: Lesson Choices

Choice 1: Elige una manera de plantar, cultivar, cocinar, o comer con otra gente. Que sea social. Que sea cultural. Que sea política. | Choice 2: Monta un flashmob en un museo o institución cultural cerca de ti.

Saberes del cuerpo: conferencias, presentaciones de invitados, y prueba

Esta lección se utilizará el concepto de ‘saberes del cuerpo’ para vincular el activismo y el arte socialmente comprometido al arte en vivo, los gestos, y ‘escribir sin palabras.’ Reconociendo que el conocimiento es inseparable de la experiencia vivida, física, y social, ‘saberes del cuerpo’ cuestionan los paradigmas occidentales que separan la información del asunto, razón del afecto, la mente del cuerpo, la trabajadora de su trabajo, el individuo del colectivo. Los componentes prácticos de esta lección les pidan a los estudiantes que piensen activamente ‘desde’ su propio sitio de enunciación y ‘a través de’ sus propios saberes del cuerpo.

Saberes del cuerpo: proyecto y evaluaciones por colegas: Lesson Choices

Choice 1: Crea una representación o acción que quizá no entiendas, pero tengas un profundo deseo o necesidad de ejecutar y que puedas repetir durante al menos 5 minutos de cada día de esta semana. | Choice 2: Diseña una máscara para ser utilizada en público, en la luz del día, e invite a otros llevarla puesta o llevar su propia a un evento local de flashmob de máscaras.

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Explores the intersection of social activism and artistic practices, making it relevant to activists and artists

Taught by recognized experts in the field, Nato Thompson and Pedro Lasch

Coursework includes practical projects, engaging learners in the concepts beyond theoretical study

Features guest lectures from prominent voices in the field, providing diverse perspectives

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Activism and social movements through art

This course explores the intersection of art and activism through a variety of lenses, including history, theory, and practice. Students will learn about the role of art in social movements and how activists have used art to raise awareness, build community, and create change. The course includes lectures, guest speakers, and hands-on projects that allow students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.

Engaging guest speakers from the field

"The course includes presentations by important artists, activists, and academic guests...."

Practical projects that apply theory to practice

"Components include practical projects, locally produced projects, worldwide exchanges, and critical commentary."

Combines art, history, and activism

"The content focuses on the exciting and prolific coincidence between socially engaged art and cultural practices generated by recent social movements worldwide."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales with these activities:

Apoya a otros estudiantes en el curso participando en discusiones y respondiendo preguntas.

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Mejora tu propia comprensión del material del curso y desarrolla habilidades de liderazgo al ayudar a otros.

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Participa activamente en las discusiones en línea.
Responde a las preguntas de otros estudiantes en los foros o chats.
Ofrece orientación y apoyo a los estudiantes que puedan estar luchando.

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Career center

Learners who complete ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Activist

Activists strive to create change and promote social justice. They do this through a variety of means, including organizing protests, lobbying elected officials, and raising awareness of important issues. This course can be useful for those interested in becoming activists, as it provides an overview of the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for organizing and mobilizing people.

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Community Organizer

Community organizers work to bring people together to solve problems and improve their communities. They do this by building relationships, developing leadership skills, and creating opportunities for people to participate in decision-making. This course can help community organizers develop the skills they need to be effective in their work, such as communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution.

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Educator

Educators work to help students learn and grow. They do this by creating lesson plans, teaching classes, and providing support to students. This course can help educators learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for teaching about social justice issues.

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Journalist

Journalists inform the public about important issues. They do this by writing articles, making documentaries, and reporting on the news. This course can help journalists learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for reporting on social justice issues.

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Lawyer

Lawyers help people understand and navigate the legal system. They do this by providing legal advice, representing clients in court, and working to change laws. This course can help lawyers learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for advocating for social justice.

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Nonprofit Manager

Nonprofit managers oversee the operations of nonprofit organizations. They do this by developing budgets, managing staff, and fundraising. This course can help nonprofit managers learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for managing a nonprofit organization.

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Organizer

Organizers plan and execute events and activities. They do this by coordinating with vendors, volunteers, and participants. This course can help organizers learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for planning and executing events and activities.

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Performer

Performers entertain and inform audiences through music, dance, theater, and other forms of art. This course can help performers learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for using art to raise awareness of social justice issues.

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Policy Analyst

Policy analysts research and analyze public policy issues. They do this by gathering data, conducting interviews, and writing reports. This course can help policy analysts learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for analyzing public policy issues.

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Politician

Politicians represent the interests of their constituents in government. They do this by making laws, passing budgets, and providing services. This course can help politicians learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for governing and representing their constituents.

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Professor

Professors teach and conduct research at colleges and universities. They do this by giving lectures, leading discussions, and publishing academic papers. This course can help professors learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for teaching about social justice issues.

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Program Manager

Program managers oversee the implementation of programs and projects. They do this by developing budgets, managing staff, and evaluating results. This course can help program managers learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for managing programs and projects.

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Researcher

Researchers conduct research on a variety of topics. They do this by gathering data, conducting experiments, and analyzing results. This course can help researchers learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for conducting research on social justice issues.

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Social Worker

Social workers help people in need. They do this by providing counseling, support, and resources. This course can help social workers learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for working with people in need.

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Writer

Writers create written content for a variety of purposes. They do this by writing articles, books, poems, and other forms of written content. This course can help writers learn about the history and theory of social movements, as well as practical skills for writing about social justice issues.

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