KUN2540 – Politics of Art. Modern and Contemporary Perspectives

After completion of the course, you will:

• have a substantial understanding of how art and the political are related throughout modernity.
• have learnt to apply this knowledge to your own thinking about artistic production of the present.
• be able to analyze various political as well as aesthetic theories. You will also be able to reflect on their interrelation.
• have learned how artistic strategies can be meaningful and productive for society at large.
• be able to communicate both orally and in writing academic English.

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The course is taught in weekly 3-hour sessions (10 x 3 x 45 min).

The teaching is a combination of lectures and seminars. We expect you to meet prepared for classes and to actively participate in discussions and to give a presentation on assigned topics/texts.

To qualify to the final exam, you must complete these compulsory assignments:

• Compulsory attendance at class. You must attend class, at least 7 out of 10 classes.
• Oral presentation

The examination is a semester assignment.

The thesis must consist of 10 pages (each page à 2300 characters without spaces, not including illustrations, notes and reference).

The assignment will be handed in using Inspera. You must familiarize yourself with the login and submission procedures in timely manner before the exam. Read more about Inspera below.

When writing a semester assignment, you are entitled to individual guidance by you teacher. To be eligible for this guidance you must submit a draft of your paper that meets certain requirements. More detailed information about guidance and how to submit your draft will be given by the teacher during class or in Canvas.