HUMAK University of Applied Sciences
Cultural Management Degree Programme

 

Cultural Management (70 ECTS)
The Degree Programme in Cultural Management offers courses in English in the area of cultural management. During the academic year 2007–2008, students can complete up to 70 ECTS of studies within the degree programme. The course offering for Autumn 2007 (September–December, Periods 1–3a) includes 30 ECTS, while Spring 2008 (January–June,  Periods 3b–6) includes 40 ECTS.
The courses are offered on the four campuses providing instruction in cultural management. Instruction is provided in Turku during Periods 1–3a, in Korpilahti during Period 3b, in Kauniainen during Period 4 and in Joutseno during Period 5. Students are free to choose the location of their work placement (Period 6).
The course offering is subject to changes.
Admission criteria: Enrolment in Socrates and in the University of the Arctic network. Fees: none Accommodation: unit dormitories Application deadline:
April 15th (for the Autumn Term)
November 15th (for the Spring Term)
Applications and further information: Annika Mäkelä HUMAK / Turku Campus Harjattulantie 80 FI-20960 TURKU

Tel. +358 20  7621 356 Fax +358 20 7621 241 Email: annika.makela@humak.edu

Autumn Term 2007 (30 ECTS)
                
Course:Introduction to University Studies Credits:2 ECTS
Content: Students are familiarised with the Finnish system of higher education. They learn the basics of Finnish culture, history   and society. Students also learn to use Humak’s virtual campus.
Learning environments: Contact instruction, online instruction
Time of instruction: Period 1 (September-October)
Place of instruction: Turku campus
               
Course:Finnish, Credits:3 ECTS
Content:Students learn the basics of Finnish.
Learning environments:Contact instruction
Time of instruction: Period 1 (September-October)
Place of instruction: Turku campus
               
Course:Producer’s Professional Skills, Credits:3 ECTS
Content:This course introduces students to the job of a producer and enablesthem to participate in the planning and  implementation of cultural productions
Learning environments: Contact instruction, excursions
Time of instruction: Period 1 (September-October)
Place of instruction: Turku campus
               
Course:Communication, Credits:3 ECTS
Content:Students learn the basic principles and social significance of massmedia Students carry out a learning project  related  to the subject.
Learning environments:Online instruction, contact instruction, independent work
Time of instruction: Period 2 (October-November)
Place of instruction: Turku campus
               
Course:Knowledge of Art and culture, Credits:4 ECTS
Content:Students are introduced to the history, key concepts, theories and different forms of art and culture. This course includesindependently studied literature. Students completewritten assignments related to subjects they concentrate on.
Learning environments:Independent work, contact instruction
Time of instruction: Period 1-2 (September-November)
Place of instruction: Turku campus
               
Course:Cultural Entrepreneurship, Credits:5 ECTS
Content:Students become familiar with the basics of cultural entrepreneurship. This course provides students with professional competence, and enables them to sell their skills topotential employers or to employ themselves.
Learning environments:Contact instruction, project, excursions
Time of instruction: Period 2 (October-November)
Place of instruction: Turku campus
                

 Course:Project, Credits:5 ECTS
Content:Students carry out a project during their stay at the Turku campus (period 1-3a). They work in one group or in couple of groups. Project is related to cultural production and it is enabled and strengthened through the other studies at the same time.     The subject of the project is decided together among the students. Closing and realisation of the project is carried out during the period 3a.
 Learning environments:Project, contact instruction
Time of instruction: Period 1-3a (September-December)
Place of instruction: Turku campus
               

 Course:Exam, Credits:5 ECTS
Content:Students independently complete written assignments related to courses offered during the period.
Learning environments:Independent work
Time of instruction: Period 3a (December)
Place of instruction: Turku campus

Spring Term 2008 (40 ECTS)
Course:Introduction to University Studies, Credits:1 ECTS
Content:Students are familiarised with the Finnish system of higher education. They learn the basics of Finnish culture, history  and society. Students also learn to use Humak’s virtual campus.
Learning environments:Contact instruction, online instruction
Time of instruction: Period 3b (January)
Place of instruction: Korpilahti campus

Course:Art and Culture in Finnish Society, Credits: 4 ECTS
Content:The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the Finnish cultural policy and the state of art and culture in the  Finnish society. The students get to know some art and culture organizations in Central Finland. One part of the course is to study the Finnish folklore and Kalevala and to considere the meaning of the local culture and identity as part of EU. Course also includes Finnish lessons.
Learning environments:Contact instruction, workshops, visits
Time of instruction: Period 3b (January)
 Place of instruction: Korpilahti campus

Course:Cultural Exports, Credits:10 ECTS
Content:Students are introduced to Finnish cultural exports, especially from the perspective of music exports. Students learn about activities related to the principles, marketing, distribution and production of cultural exports.
Learning environments:Contact instruction, excursions, project
Time of instruction: Period 4 (Februar-March)
Place of instruction: Kauniainen campus
               
Course:Festival and Event Expertise, Credits:8 ECTS
Content:A) Arts Festivals in Finland (2 ECTS): To familiarize the student with arts festivals in Finland (festival as a cultural phenomenon, festival organizations, funding, programming, audiences)B) Finno-Ugrian Cultures (1 ECTS): To familiarize the student with Finno-Ugrian cultures (peoples, languages, arts and culture)C) Project work (4 ECTS): To participate and produce  Kulttuurikorento-project, which improves children’s knowledge of artsD) Finnish Arts (1 ECTS): To familiarize the student with Finnish arts from the viewpoint of visual art.
Learning environments:Contact instruction, project, individual working, excursions
Time of instruction: Period 5 (March-April)
Place of instruction: Joutseno campus
               
Course:Working in Multicultural Working Environment, Credits:2 ECTS
Content:To explore the role and influence of cultures on human communication and working behaviour, get familiar with basic intercultural communication theories, develop student’s intercultural awareness
 Learning environments: Contact instruction, individual working, learning diary
Time of instruction: Period 5 (March-April)
Place of instruction: Joutseno campus

 Course:Work Placement, Credits:10 ECTS
Content:Students complete a work placement project in their chosen cultural organisation. The work placement can be     completed in an organisation closely related to the activities of the Joutseno, Kauniainen, Korpilahti or Turku units.
Learning environments:Work placement
Time of instruction: Period 6 (May-June)
Place of instruction: Joutseno, Kauniainen, Korpilahti, Turku
Course:Exam, Credits:5 ECTS
Content:Students independently complete written assignments related to courses offered during Periods 3b–5.
Learning environments:Independent work
Time of instruction: Period 6 (May-June)

 

 

Civic Activities and Youth Work

Adventure Education 2007 course (19,5 ECTS) at HUMAK Tornio Campus 3 Sept – 30 Nov 2007
 Objectives: Students will gain experiences in adventure education and understanding of the theories in experiential learning  and adventure education. Students will learn skills and knowledge that they can develop in adventure education. Student will gain understanding of the importance of technical skills and educational knowledge in order to lead and facilitate safe and   purposeful adventure activities. After the course students will understand the purpose of adventure education as a tool for    improving personal growth and method for strengthening group dynamics.
 Contents: Students will participate actively in contact lessons where practical skills are learned, such as camping, hiking, climbing, kayaking and winter skills. Based on these skills students will also learn about leadership, instruction, risk management, decision making, and trip planning skills. Knowledge of environmental awareness, local culture and Finnish language are integrated to all topics. Students will also have an opportunity to create a project or an event by using adventure   education methods. Individual experiences and group experiences will be used as debriefing topics and practical activities will  be connected to the theories. Cultural integration will be part of the course as the activities and lessons are taught in times   with Finnish students.
Methods of study: Contact learning, group projects and independent studying.
Evaluation: Evaluation is based on participation and written assignments.
Prerequisites: a good health and a reasonable physical condition is recommended since majority of the   studying is  based on  outdoor activities, such as hiking, kayaking and climbing.
Entry qualifications: Enrolment in Socrates and in the University of the Arctic network.
Study period: 03.09.2006 - 30.11.2007
Fees: None. But transportation to different learning environments will be student’s responsibility.
 Application deadline: 31.05.2007
Credits: 19,5 ECTS
Further information and applications:
Maria Kontinen, HUMAK/Tornio Campus, Kivirannantie 13 -15, 95410 Tornio, Finland
Tel: +358 20 7621 288, Fax: +358 20 7621 291, Email: maria.kontinen@humak.edu

Work and Theory Together Course 2007 (22 ECTS) 27 Aug 2007 – 30 Nov 2007
Objectives: This course is intended for international exchange students who come to study at HUMAK in Lohja or Nurmijärvi via Erasmus bilateral exchange programs. The course combines theoretical studies with practical work experience in different types of work placement environments in the field of youth work and voluntary organisations. During the course, an         exchange student and a degree student from HUMAK work and study together as a pair in the same work placement organisation (peer support). The course includes theoretical contact studies (7 ECTS), a work placement period (12 ECTS) and independent study (3 ECTS). The core idea of the course is to learn from and during the work placement by using an inquiry-based learning method. The contact instruction days are used for work supervision and for supporting the students’ learning.
 Basic modules (12 ECTS):
 1) Introduction to University Studies, Work Placement, Finland, Greater Helsinki Region, and Introduction to Finnish (2 ECTS)
2) Introduction to Inquiry-Based Learning (10 ECTS)
Objective: Students are introduced to an inquiry-based approach, and they learn to use it during the work placement. Having   completed the theme, students are able to produce and evaluate information analytically. They understand the idea and significance of the approach as part of their professional development and the development of communities. The theme offers the perspective of inquiry-based learning to developing professional practices.
 Optional modules (10 ECTS):
 In addition to completing the basic modules, students choose either one 10 ECTS module or two 5 ECTS modules to be completed during the work placement. The field and nature of the work placement have to be considered when choosing the module.

The following optional modules are available:
                2.4 Introduction to Instruction 5 ECTS             2.5 Social Reinforcement and Participation 5 ECTS
                2.8 Introduction to Intercultural Interaction 5 ECTS
                3.1.4 Special Education in Civic Activities and Youth Work 10 ECTS
                3.2.3 Health and Physical Education in Civic Activities and Youth Work 10 ECTS
                3.3.4 Collaborative Development of Work and Voluntary Communities 10 ECTS
                3.4.3 Adventure Education in Civic Activities and Youth Work 10 ECTS
                3.5.3 Participatory Methods in Art and Cultural Education 10 ECTS
                3.5.4 Art and Cultural Education in Civic Activities and Youth Work 10 ECTS
                3.6.4 Organisational Communication and Media Education in Civic Activities and Youth Work 10 ECTS
                2.6.2 Communication Methods in Civic Activities and Youth Work 10 ECTS
                Learning environments: contact instruction
                Evaluation: Course evaluation is based on participation and written assignments.
                Prerequisites: None.
                Entry qualifications: Enrolment in Socrates and in the University of the Arctic network.
                Study period: 27 Aug 2007–30 Nov 2007
                Fees: None. However, students shall arrange and pay for transportation to   different learning environments.
                Application deadline: 31 May 2007
                Credits: 10 ECTS
                Further information and applications:
                Hannele Pulkamo, Humak / Lohja Campus
                Karstuntie 537, FI-08450 Lohja, Finland
                Tel: +358 20 7621 259, Fax: +358 20 7621 271
                E-mail: hannele.pulkamo@humak.edu

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