Motivation
The first-year 'History of the Western Arts' course within the General Cultural Studies programme suffers from several problems. Students find it difficult to see connections between different art forms and complain about a lack of inclusiveness. They point to a lack of non-Western art and female artists. Lecturers also experience difficulties, including frameworks labelled as old-fashioned. How can this history subject be taught in a way that takes diversity and globalisation into account so that students can develop inclusive historical knowledge?
Hypothesis
Tom and Maarten want this course to be taught in a more inclusive way, taking into account diversity among both students and lecturers. Their goal is to create a learning line on which the curriculum can be based, providing students with a broader historical perspective.
Desired solution
Using their innovation voucher, they will set to work to develop a new learning line, to which both this course and the entire curriculum can be aligned. This new learning line will serve as the basis for training students to be 21st-century stewards of art and culture, in line with Radboud University's commitment to cultural sustainability.
Plan of action
To achieve this, a team will be formed consisting of students and lecturers from the course. This team will take stock of the current situation, conduct literature reviews and discuss their vision for a new learning line. This process is coordinated by Airin Rezazadeh Farahmand. Based on their findings, this team will work with the faculty education adviser to develop a new learning line, including new forms of work and testing. This learning line will be pilot tested and then evaluated.