The cultural provider as social actorLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

This module addresses the position of experts in the cultural sector as social actors and persons with impact on society. The perspectives are those of reinforcing the significance of the cultural sector in society and the role of culture in furthering the overall development of society. Central to these studies are an understanding of the significance of different networks and the utilization of activity within them.

Objectives and achieved competence: Students will deepen their knowledge of structures of the cultural sector and learn to identify channels and opportunities of influencing society will identify national and international networks of importance for their own professional identity and their graduate project. The student will be able to expand his or her area of work beyond the field and engage in cooperation with other sectors of society.

Content

Structures and networks of the cultural sector, cooperation among specific sectors, care of relationships and contacts with society, monitoring and analysing discussion in society concerning the sector.