MUTS1101 Arts and Wellbeing (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

The course focuses on the wellbeing potential of arts from psychological, physiological and social quality perspectives. The course includes lectures on practical applications of arts for wellbeing as well as the latest research in the field.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course a student will be able to:

  • Identify relationships between various types of engagement with the arts and health and wellbeing outcomes

  • Describe main qualitative and quantitative research methodologies used in exploring the topic of arts and wellbeing

  • Apply knowledge of arts and wellbeing research to their own personal or professional experiences through written reflection 

Additional information

Can be taken in first or second year of study 

Study materials

The study materials are announced at the beginning of the course

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
The assessment is based on how the student achieves the learning objectives of the course. Learning outcomes are demonstrated by participation in lectures and group discussion (50% of final grade) and completion of learning diary assignments (50% of final grade).
Time of teaching:
Period 3, Period 4
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Kontaktiopetus ja siihen liittyvät tehtävät / tentit.

Teaching