Course Description
Deep investigation of select theorists that hold a place of prominence in current research in the field of art education. Theorists subject to change. Emphasis on the analysis and development of scholarly writing informed by theory.
Athena Title
Theoretical Perspective Art Ed
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will: -gain an understanding of research paradigms and related theories/theorists as they pertain to research in art education -engage with approximately three primary works written by three different theorists who offer a variety of social and cultural perspectives -develop an understanding of the role of theory in scholarly research and writing -develop the ability to read, interpret, and respond critically to the works of various theorists -develop the ability to read, analyze, and respond critically to scholarly writings that put theory to work, particularly in art education -explore a research interest in relation to research paradigms and related theories/theorists -experiment with applying theory in the development of a scholarly paper
Topical Outline
I. Overview of qualitative research paradigms, the role of theory in research, and the move toward post-qualitative research A. Engage with relevant readings B. Investigate current scholarly articles in art education and the research paradigms and theories being used II. Theorist 1 (e.g., Michel Foucault) A. Read a key primary work by the theorist (e.g., Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison) B. Read scholarly articles in art education that apply the ideas of this theorist C. Construct a written response that draws connections between this theorist's work and one's own personal life, work, or research interests III. Theorist II (e.g., Paulo Freire) A. Read a key primary work by the theorist (e.g., Pedagogy of the Oppressed) B. Read scholarly articles in art education that apply the ideas of this theorist C. Construct a written response that draws connections between this theorist's work and one's own personal life, work, or research interests IV. Theorist III (e.g., Judith Butler) A. Read a key primary work by the theorist (e.g., Gender Trouble) B. Read scholarly articles in art education that apply the ideas of this theorist C. Construct a written response that draws connections between this theorist's work and one's own personal life, work, or research interests V. Prepare for and complete a final paper that applies one of the theories explored during the course A. Perform a thorough analysis of a scholarly article B. Curate literature relevant to topic of interest and chosen theory C. Generate a concept map for final paper D. Rough draft of final paper E. Final paper