Media and Culture in Finland (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the students have an overview of Finnish media and culture scene. They have a basic knowledge of key institutions, works and artists in the fields of film, tv and media as well as other relevant fields of Finnis cultural scene, including but not limited to pictorial arts, design, architecture and music. They have a basic understanding of the relation of the Finnish media and culture to a larger European and internatíonal context.

The course consists of lectures and discussions, written material, assignments and visits to selected venues where students can get an insight into various aspects of Finnish culture and media.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Excursions
Learning Assignments

Location and time

Lectures and excursions Tuesdays and Fridays 13-16 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) sarrting January 16, 2023. No lectures during week 8. Full timetable will be given at the first meeting.
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Learning materials and recommended literature

TBA

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Essay (to be agreed with the lecturer)

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

To be agreed with the lecturer

International connections

Course for International Exchange Students

Student workload

Lectures, film viewings and discussions 40h
Assignments and independent learning 45 h
Study visits 45 h
Independent work 30 h
Self-evaluation 5 h

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance
Learning assignments
Self-evaluation

Evaluation scale

0-5