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Creative Methods in Empowering Multicultural Clients (5 cr)

Code: V1637-TOS1811

General information


Enrollment
26.11.2018 - 06.01.2019
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
02.04.2019 - 31.05.2019
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Virtual proportion
3 cr
RDI proportion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
English
Seats
14 - 25
Degree programmes
Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
Lloyd Bethell
Satu Bethell
Teacher in charge
Satu Bethell
Study unit
V1637

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

Location and time

A more detailed schedule for the course is available in Pakki and Optima. Contact lessons at the Tikkurila Campus. Project implementations will be at the various partner organizations.

Materials

Managing Art Projects with Societal Impact, Study Book for Students, Stakeholders and Researchers. 2016
More extensive supportive study material will be given out in the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Creative methods are introduced and facilitated for empowering multi-cultural clients. The course includes workshops, self-reflection and a small project work.
The aspects of language and cultural acquisition, empowerment, creativity and entrepreneurship will all be integrated.

Employer connections

There is an LbD-project implementation which will include entrepreneurial skills in cooperation with cultural providers in the area.

Exam schedules

The course will start on 2.4.2019 and finish on 21.5.2019. Contact lessons will be approximately once a week for a whole day.

International connections

The course will be held in cooperation with cultural providers in the area and will include some international visitors.

Student workload

Contact sessions/workshops 6 Cr
Written reflection 1 Cr
Project implementation 3 Cr

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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.

Content scheduling

The course will take place during the weeks 14-21/2019.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

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