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

The student gets a broad view on philosophies of art and art theory, here with a focus on philosophical work done in the European continent, together with a cluster of non-Western classics.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 18.01.2021 - 29.03.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Max Ryynänen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Max Ryynänen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

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:

    We will read well and discuss thoroughly a set of texts in philosophy and theory of art. The theme varies from year to year.

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Coursework and course participation.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    20 hours of contact teaching, 115h independent work. (Doctoral students: 26 hours.) Pagewise not much, but challenging reading. (Doctoral students: different reading list.) Essay writing.Requirement of all schedules activities a minimum of 80%.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The study materials for the course are given on the course and/or in the course blog (in that case, sent to the students before the course starts)

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Philosophy and Theory of Art 1