Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand the theoretical basis of arts and creative methods within the social context
- use creative methods to empower a sense of community in a multicultural environment
- understand creative expression as an alternative way of communication
- use creative methods to strengthen the inclusion of clients

Teaching methods

Due to the current situation, the course is offered totally online.

Creative methods are introduced and facilitated for empowering multi-cultural clients.

The aspects of language and cultural acquisition, empowerment, creativity and entrepreneurship will all be integrated.

Location and time

Online meetings are held in Zoom:
https://laurea.zoom.us/j/69616594716

Important dates

The course starts 16.4.2020 online. Further information and link to the learning platform will be sent to all the students on the course closer the time.

Further information for students

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrolment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.”

[If there are quata for certain type of students, open UAS, 3AMK etc please tell about the quota and the amount of study places reserved for those students in this field. If needed, you can also specify the target group the complementary competence study is primarily aimed at, if the target group is to be prioritised when students are accepted on the implementation.]

Evaluation methods and criteria

To be able to pass the course the student is required to attend 80 % of the contact lessons and show active participation during the project.

Evaluation will be based on active participation and reflection of the group process and project management.

To pass the course the student must be able to:

- demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner
- evaluate information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
- act independently and take responsibility for interaction with other group members and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes in his/her written report
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work