MCEA2500 ReImagining Creative Democracy (5 op)

• introductions to key concepts and principles associated with democracy
• critical consideration of the connections between different forms of education and the democracy as a lived relationship
• examples of democractic engagement through a variety of modalities and in different contexts
• critical reflections on democracy from and through different perspectives and experiences

• have a critical understanding of democracy
• be able to critically consider the implications of educational practice for democratic participation
• have an understanding of the different ways in which methodological innovations can support or undermine democratic participation and development
• be able to critically consider the benefits and challenges of democratic participation in different contexts

Completion modes: Participation in contact teaching and/or independent study, reflective sketchbook, learning assignments including readings and/or exam. Mode of completion to be specified in the Study Programme. 

Council of Europe (2016). Competences for Democratic Culture: Living together as equals in culturally diverse democratic societies. Council of Europe Publishing.

Dewey, J. (1939). Creative Democracy: The Task Before Us.

Dewey, J. (1923). Democracy and education: An introduction to the philosophy of education. Macmillan.

A. Raiker, & M. Rautiainen (Eds.), Educating for Democracy in England and Finland : Principles and Culture (pp. 127-139). Routledge.

Articles to be announced.