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

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