MUSA2002 Communicating Musicological Research (5 cr)

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Study level:

Intermediate studies

Grading scale:

0-5

Language:

English, Finnish

Responsible organisation:

Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies

Curriculum periods:

2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

The course introduces existing media channels that popularize musicological research. Students practice the communication of academic content learned in previous courses by utilizing different forms of media. During the course, the basics of copyright law relevant to online publishing are also introduced.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student:

is familiar with the possibilities of new media in popularizing musicological knowledge.
is aware of the ethical responsibilities related to popularizing science and online publishing and can take these into account in their own activities.
has acquired skills to produce various content utilizing text, audio, and video materials in communicating musicological perspectives to a broader audience in both Finnish and English.

Additional information

Timing: 2nd or 3rd year.

Study materials

Amy Mollett, A., Brumley, C. Gilson, C. & Williams, S. (2017). Communicating your research with social media. SAGE Publications https://jyu.finna.fi/Record/jykdok.2025063?sid=3471213385&lng=fi

Literature

Amy Mollett, A., Brumley, C. Gilson, C. & Williams, S. (2017). Communicating your research with social media. SAGE Publications

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:

Class participation. Specific requirements are described each year in the syllabus.

Evaluation criteria:

Assessment is based on how the student achieves the learning outcomes of the course according to the current mode of completion. Active participation in classes and successfully completing the course assignments.

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Parts of the completion methods

Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:

Participation in teaching