Introduction to Cultural History
| Structure Type: | Course |
|---|
| Code: | KH00AAK41 |
|---|
| Type: | Compulsory |
|---|
| Level: | Bachelor |
|---|
| Credits: | 3.0 points |
|---|
| Responsible Teacher: | Mäkinen-Laitila, Sari |
|---|
| Teacher Team: | Haasio, Ari |
|---|
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
|---|
Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| KIKO-2013 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| KIKO-2014 |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will recognise and use the basic concepts of culture-historical thinking. They will also be able to recognise different aspects of cultural history. The students will understand the main features of western cultural history and will understand the social elements that affected cultural history.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
Students will be familiarised with the basic concepts of culture-historical thinking and the stages of western culture. Every student will study an aspect of the cultural history in their assignment. The objective of the course is to improve students' ability to place modern-day cultural elements to a larger social context.
Recommended or Required Reading
Material will be chosen from the list provided by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
The course consists of lectures 16 h, an essay and online assignments.
Feedback and evaluation discussion with the teacher online.
Assessment Criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Assessment Methods
Online assignments and an essay of app. 6 pages
Back