KUMS4009 International cultural politics (5 op)
Kuvaus
Sisältö
The course introduces students to the international organisations that have an impact on regional and national cultural policies. It also offers analyses on the international laws and norms influencing cultures, cultural relations and cultural rights. The course includes case-examples about the aforementioned issues. The course discusses also international cultural representations, consumption and media.
Suoritustavat
Lecture course or independent study (book exam, study circle or essay).
Arviointiperusteet
Course: 80% attendance requirement and completion of written assignments. Independent study: book exam, study circle or written essay.
Osaamistavoitteet
On completion of this module the student will
- be familiar with the most important international organisations and norms influencing cultural policy
- recognise the contradictions and disputes between different organisations and actors and know their historical backgrounds and
- be able to combine his/her previous knowledge on cultural theories and international cultural policy cases and to produce critical evaluations and new perspectives.
Oppimateriaalit
book exam, choose three of the following:
Kirjallisuus
- Selection of articles (3-5) from the International Journal of Cultural Policy.
- Singh, J. P. (ed.) 2010: International Cultural Policies and Power.
- De Beukelaer, Christiaan ym. (eds.) 2015: Globalization, Culture and Development.
- Gielen, Pascal ym. (eds.) 2015: No Culture, No Europe: On the Foundation of Politics.