Art in Society and Culture

Learning outcomes: After completing the course, the student - has a basic knowledge of the role of literature and the arts in modern culture and society - has gained an understanding of the development of sociologically oriented research in literature and art, questions and research topics - knows the basic concepts of sociologically oriented research in literature and art - has acquired skills in multidimensional and analytical thinking and text production - has practiced independent work, time management and written argumentation skills

Study material (book exam): Grahn, Maarit ym. (toim.) 2009. Kulttuurituotanto, Ruohonen, Voitto ym. (toim.) 2011. Paluu maailmaan, s. 7–99, 218–246, 298–336, 521–533. Additional material on eLearn: see Taide yhteiskunnassa ja kulttuurissa (oheismateriaali), Course key: 2122114

Teachers: Risto Turunen and other teachers. Timing: The course is completed in the first year of studies Offer information: The course is intended for students specializing in Literature and Sociology of art. Those students who specialize in Literature or Sociology of art and who also have one of the above-mentioned specializations as a minor, complete one course (5 cr) in the subject of thematic studies in Cultural Order and Power. Campus: Joensuu. Electronic exam also in Kuopio. More information: Language of instruction: Finnish. It is possible to take the course electronically. Exam: student instructions. Generic competences: ethics, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise