Cultural Work in the Third SectorLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student will be familiar with the main actors and principles of activity of the third sector of culture and will gain a understanding of the significance of the third sector, the extent of its activities and opportunities for future development. The student will be familiar with the principles, life-span, limitations and legalization of association activities.

Content

- Ideological basis of cultural associations
- Participatory citizenship
- Finnish associations involved in cultural management
- The work of international organizations
- Recreation
- Communical city culture
- The significance of voluntary work
- Establishing an association, meeting procedures in association
- Legislation applying to associations
- The financial management of associations

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the key actors on the third sector. He/she knows how to found an association as well as the basics of organizing the activities of the association.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the main third sector operators in the field of culture. The student understands their general operating principles as well as the significance, scale and future development opportunities of the third sector in the cultural field. The student is able to start an association, knows how organize the activities in practice and is familiar with the main principles of association legislation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the main third sector operators in the field of culture. The student understands their operating principles as well as the significance, scale and future development opportunities of the third sector in the cultural field. The student understands his/her role as a developer of the field. The student is familiar with the operating framework of an association and recognizes its opportunities and limitations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the key actors on the third sector. He/she knows how to found an association as well as the basics of organizing the activities of the association.