In today’s interconnected and diverse world, inter-cultural exchanges and cross-border collaborations are increasingly important to strengthening cultural diversity and building ties of mutual understanding. This SMU-XO course will familiarise students to the range of approaches, models and strategies of cultural exchange and mobilities within the arts and cultural industries. Students will also learn about key trends and issues faced by non-profit organisations, especially arts companies, in developing and delivering projects that involve exchanges, interrelations and partnerships. The course will culminate in an experiential study trip to Asia, where students will gain first-hand exposure to the different arts and cultural ecosystems in Asia, as well as develop the sensitivities and skills to communicate and collaborate effectively across cultural differences.
On completion of this course, students should acquire the following global citizenship skills,
attributes and outcomes:
- Attitude: develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, through receptiveness of new ideas, and willingness to explore, experiment and learn from mistakes
- Attitude: develop strong sense of ethics and responsibility as well as increased capacity for teamwork, flexibility, cooperation and tolerance through exposure to different cultures and contexts
- Attitude: awareness of, and respect for, the social and cultural diversity in communities and ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Attitude: obtain self-direction and organisational skills, with the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities
- Ability: develop strong critical analysis, reasoning and creative thinking skills, and the ability to prepare and present their ideas in both verbal and written mode at a competent level
- Accomplishments: ability to develop relevant solutions to real-life problems or new processes, and ability to function as ethical, imaginative and resourceful arts and cultural managers who will advance the arts and cultural ecosystem
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