Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

From the lectures presented and the readings required participants:

1. Learn about the discourses and terminology associated to the subject (or topic) of the School.

2. Exposure to literature related to the topic being discussed in the School.

3. Participate in interdisciplinary discussions about the subject of the School.

Credits: 0

Schedule: 01.10.2020 - 02.10.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Lily Diaz-Kommonen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Lily Diaz-Kommonen

Contact information for the course (valid 31.08.2020-21.12.2112):

Professor Lily Díaz-Kommonen – lily.diaz@aalto.fi

Professor Harri Laakso – harri.laakso@aalto.fi

Professor Sebastian Schlecht – sebastian.schlecht@aalto.fi

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Every year we select a topic for discussion as part of the Doctoral School at the Department of Media. In general the School last 2-3 days. This includes direct contact with invited guest speakers and faculty members. There are lectures, seminar discussions and candidates make presentations.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Participation in the School and quality of work presented. 

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Candidates are supposed to engage in readings and prepare their own presentations for the school. 

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Study materials are given prior to each edition of the School.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course is meant for doctoral students but advanced MA students can attend, if there is space available.