Culture as Concept and Phenomenon (5cr)
Course unit code: C-01906-KUMP003
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Jyväskylä
Objective
After completing the course, the student will: understand the diversity of culture as an academic, political and guiding concept understand the differences and commonalities in concepts of culture be able to critically examine cultural phenomena and their significance and have an idea of how cultural concepts are used in research within the framework of the degree programme and in related disciplines.
Content
During the course, students examine culture as a theoretical concept and its position, use and importance in people’s everyday lives and social activities, as well as communities as a unifying and a differentiating factor. In addition, students reflect on the importance of culture in shaping the relationship between past and present.
Further information
Taught course. Independent work on written assignments is possible in special cases.