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The production of democratic knowledge in higher education. The socio-artistic method in in social science.

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Title The production of democratic knowledge in higher education. The socio-artistic method in in social science.
 
Identifier https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/XPZ90I
 
Creator Munoz Bellerin, Manuel Francisco
 
Publisher Harvard Dataverse
 
Description The participation of students in university classes is essential for the democratisation of higher education. Cognitive production plays a decisive role when a variety of knowledge stems from an idea of society that respects diversity. On the other hand, the threat posed by cognitive capital in university implies the amnesia of an education committed to reproducing systems of dominance. This explains the importance of finding alternatives which allow for inclusive methods. Creativity generated by artistic practices is a possible alternative. The aim of this study is to unveil the potential of creative corporeality in the production of democratic knowledge. To this end, a case study carried out during post-graduate classes provides the basis for this study, specifically, a module of the Master’s in Social Intervention, Diversity and Culture from the Pablo de Olavide University (Seville, Spain). The socio-artistic method is mentioned therein as a medium of cognitive production based on the participants’ creativity and experiences. In this method, techniques different from those of a sedentary, monolithic pedagogy come together. Indeed, these are techniques used by various practitioners in which experiences and plural knowledge meet. Depending on the focuses of thematic interests, students were able to reach a level of understanding based on the aesthetics of corporeality. This aesthetic complements the theoretical logic, furthering the uncertainties of our time. This resulted in the practice of a cognitive process which presupposes diverse knowledge in the construction of inclusive educational spaces.
 
Subject Social Sciences
Democratisation of education
pedagogical innovation
socio-artistic method
social sciences
higher education
 
Date 2024-02-06
 
Contributor Munoz Bellerin, Manuel Francisco