B-KUL-S0D43A Culture and Disability
General information
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Academic year: 2011-2012
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Study points: 4
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Language: English
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Difficulty:
Basic
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Duration:
26.0 hours
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Periodicity:
Taught in the second semester
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POC:
POC Antropologie
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Taught by
Devlieger Patrick
Aims
1. to review theoretical concepts in the understanding of disability as a social and cultural phenomenon; in particular theories concentrating ons stigma, liminality, interstitiality and the various model that frame disability. The possibility of a cultural model of disability is critically examined.
2. systematic inquiries into disability community and dis ability cultures, life history and narrative research, the impact of globalization, and the working of local settings, in particular the interface between disability and the city.
Previous knowledge
This course is research- based and is intended to stimulate social and cultural research on disability.
Therefore, students with research interests in disability in social and cultural contexts are sought.
This course is included in
Master of Science in Cultures and Development Studies
Master of Science in de sociale en culturele antropologie (Verplicht)
Master of Science in Social and Cultural Anthropology (Required)
Master of Science in de pedagogische wetenschappen (geen nieuwe inschrijvingen)
(B3. MAJOR ORTHOPEDAGOGIEK)
(B4. MAJOR PEDAGOGIEK)
Study Abroad Programme in European Culture and Society (PECS)
Master of Science in de pedagogische wetenschappen
(Optie orthopedagogiek)
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy
Course Material
Text book
Articles and literature
Activities
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B-KUL-S0D43a Culture and Disability |
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General information
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Study points: 4.00
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Language: English
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Category:
Lectures
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Duration:
26.0 hours
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Periodicity:
Taught in the second semester
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POC:
POC Antropologie
Taught by
Devlieger Patrick
Content
The course follows the following schedule of topics:
1. a review of theories, models, and cultural historical approaches to disability;
2. a focus on language, signs, images, and contexts of disability
3. d isability in the context of community and the formation of disability culture(s)
4. Narrative and life history research
5. Global trends: human rights and the global disability movement
6. Local trends: public spaces and the city as locations of meaning
Course activities
Students attend and actively participate in the lectures.
This course is also included in
L04K3A Advanced Sociology in Adapted Physical Activity
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Evaluation
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B-KUL-S2D43a Evaluation: Culture and Disability |
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Evaluation description
Examination type:
oral with written preparation
When?:
final examination during examination period
Evaluation type:
Paper
Presentation
Explanation
Students produce a scholarly paper, based on literature review. Fieldwork that informs the paper is encouraged but not required. The paper will be presented and discussed, during the exam period.
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