KUMS002 Expertise in Cultural Sectors (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of History and Ethnology
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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In this module, cultural expertise will be acquired through theoretical reflection on one's own competences. The module supports the transition to working life.

Description

Completion methods

Taught course. Customised independent study.

Content

During the course, students collate the elements they need for a career path following study at KUMU and create the tools for job-seeking and the transition to employment. The course consists of three parts: creating a CV with support, creating a skills portfolio and practising applying for jobs at a careers fair held in collaboration with alumni.

Assessment criteria

Participation in teaching and events, as well as written and oral assignments. Customised independent study.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, students will

  • understand the demands and challenges of working life,

  • be able to define cultural expertise on the basis of research,

  • have prepared a career plan, including a CV, portfolio and job application; and

  • be able to reflect on their own expertise and competences 

Additional information

Taught study module. Independent work on written assignments is possible in special cases.

Study materials

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Taught study module.
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 modules 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.
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 modules 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