KUMA005 Working life in the cultural and creative fields (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:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

In this course, the focus is on the economy and working life of the cultural and creative fields, based on the latest research data. At the beginning of the course, a more general overview of the historical development of the economy and working life is presented. During the course, there will be another inspection of competence portfolio that students’ compile throughout their studies.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student:

  • understands the historical economic and social conditions of the current working life

  • recognizes the structures of working life in the cultural sector and is familiar with its typical features

  • knows what kinds of opportunities and means there exists for making a difference in the working life of the cultural sector

  • can approach the work and expertise on the cultural field critically and analytically 

Additional information

Taught course. Independent work (book exam, study circle or learning task) possible in special cases.

Study materials

The responsible teacher informs about the material for independent work in English. 

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Lecture course.
Evaluation criteria:
The grading scale in all completion modes will be numerical: 0-5. The grade will be based on the evaluation of the assignments that measure the extent to which the learning goals have been achieved. In courses organized in the form of contact teaching, completion requires 80% attendance. For independent learning, completion of the unit requires that written assignments are completed and approved by the instructor in charge.
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Method 2

Description:
Independent work on written assignments (book exam, study circle or learning task). Possible in special cases.
Evaluation criteria:
The grading scale in all completion modes will be numerical: 0-5. The grade will be based on the evaluation of the assignments that measure the extent to which the learning goals have been achieved. In courses organized in the form of contact teaching, completion requires 80% attendance. For independent learning, completion of the unit requires that written assignments are completed and approved by the instructor in charge.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

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

Teaching

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Independent study (5 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching