As tensões entre a racionalidade instrumental e a racionalidade substantiva: um estudo de caso de uma Unidade Acadêmica de Artes em uma Instituição Federal de Ensino Superior

Abstract

This dissertation aimed to investigate the tensions arising from the articulations between the instrumental rationality, dominant in the market-centered society model and the substantive rationality, considered as akin to the artistic area, from the perspective of the faculty of the Center of Arts of the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel). The theoretical survey on rationality comprised the processes of rationalization, instrumental rationality and substantive rationality. Regarding the tension in the academic environment, approaches were used to analyze the relationship between the formal higher education models and the arts. The research was consolidated through the qualitative approach and the collection of empirical data performed from the application of 26 semi-structured scripts with teachers of the unit studied. By analyzing the data collected and the theoretical framework, it was found that the Unit experiences internal and external tensions linked to the articulations between rationalities. It was concluded that, internally, tensions can be alleviated by fostering activities linked to substantive rationality and the implementation of activities that encourage interdisciplinary interaction among teachers. Finally, an intervention proposal is presented for the creation of practical workshops with and for the teachers of the Arts Center.