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
'UWAS Currents' courses are thematic, project-based courses that examine current topics through art, design, and creative practices. Students learn to apply art or design based thinking and practices in topical social, cultural, and societal issues.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 04.03.2021 - 15.04.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Tim Smith, Maria Villa Largacha
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kiia Beilinson, Miia Laine, Maria Villa Largacha
Contact information for the course (valid 02.02.2021-21.12.2112):
Teachers in this implementationKiia Beilinson kiia.beilinson@aalto.fi
Miia Laine
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:
Content varies between courses.
Applies in this implementation:
This course is an introduction to decolonial thinking and practice. Students will develop a critical lens to look at norms and power structures within their own disciplines. Through discussion and reflection we will find tools to look at objectivity, methods, narratives and the production of knowledge in order to unlearn and create a more just academia.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able to
understand the complexity of decolonisation as an international and interdisciplinary process
be able to contextualise their own discipline within the sphere of decolonial thinking
understand the power dynamics of how knowledge is produced and distributed
critically apply decolonial methods within the university setting as well as in work and industry environments
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Regular attendance required. Passing the course requires attending 80% of the lessons.
Applies in this implementation:
Grading and Assessment
The assessment of this course is pass/fail. To receive a pass and the 3 ECTS, students are expected to:
attend 6 sessions
participate actively in class
write a learning diary
produce a group project to be presented in the last session
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Content varies between courses.
Applies in this implementation:
3ECT (81h)
Participation in lectures: 21h
Individual work (class preparation, learning diary and reflection): 40h
Final group work: 20h
DETAILS
Study Material
Applies in this implementation:
Details on course material will be uploaded on MyCourses prior to the course.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
No prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
17 Partnerships for the Goals
- Teacher: Beilinson Kiia
- Teacher: Villa Largacha Maria