KUMA2012 Applied Cultural Research (5 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of History and Ethnology
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

Content

The course deals with applied research on cultures. Students focus on how cultural research provides solutions to social problems.

Completion methods

Taught course or independent work (book exam, reading group or assignment).

Assessment criteria

80% participation in teaching and written assignments or lecture exam. Completion by independent study – essay or book exam.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will:

  • know the principles and purpose of cultural research
  • be aware of contemporary societal challenges and social, cultural and economic problems (such as inequality, poverty, environmental problems, political and religious conflicts, unemployment, human rights violations and cultural heritage issues) and
  • be able to apply research conducted at KUMU and their own competence to solve practical problems.

Study materials

The course coordinator will refer students to learning material. For the book exam, all students will read the following books:

Literature

  • Kangas, Anita 2017: Removing Barriers. Participative and collaborativel cultural activities in<br />Kuulto action research. Saatavana elektronisena julkaisuna.
  • Fingerroos, Outi ym. 2017: Yhteiskuntaetnologia.
  • Hämeenaho, Pilvi ym. (toim.) 2018: Soveltava kulttuurintutkimus.
  • Satish, Kedia & van Willigen, John 2005: Applied Anthropology: Domains of Application.<br />Saatavana elektronisena julkaisuna.

Completion methods

Method 1

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Method 2

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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching

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Exam (5 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching