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 students will understand the key ideas, concerns and questions of selected contemporary theories and how to benefit them in their own ongoing doctoral dissertation. The students will gain an understanding of how theory can function through examining questions such as what is the use of theory in research, how do theorists position themselves in regard to earlier scholarship, how do theorists produce new thinking, how do theorists use examples, and how do theorists use language.
Credits: 4
Schedule: 09.03.2021 - 13.04.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Mira Kallio-Tavin, Tim Smith
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mira Kallio-Tavin, Tim Smith
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:
The course introduces contemporary theoretical ideas that have gained currency in scholarly work during the past several decades, and keep on making an impact on the fields of contemporary art, visual culture and art education. The course focuses on selected theorists and disciplines, primarily involving poststructuralism, aesthetics, posthumanism and new materialism, phenomenology, and psychoanalysis.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Reading Reflections (40%), Discussion (30%), Final paper (30%)
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact teaching 24 hours, 84 hours independent study.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The selected readings, approximately 10 texts, will be shared with students, prior the course starts.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
10 Reduced Inequality
13 Climate Action
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
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- Teacher: Kallio-Tavin Mira
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