Taiteen sosiologia (MUY105), 3 op
Basic information
Course name: | Taiteen sosiologia Sociology of Art |
Course Winha code: | MUY105 |
Kurre acronym: | |
Credits: | 3 |
Type and level of course: | Basic studies |
Year of study, semester or study period: | Not defined |
Implementation: | Spring semester |
Semester: | |
Language of tuition: | Suomi |
Teacher: | Otso Kantokorpi |
Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
Course contents (core content level)
The course deals with different issues linked with the field of art, such as the players and the structure of art in society; networks, hierarchies, power structures and rule systems as well as the receivers. The social shaping of artistic taste and its importance in life will also be discussed. Art will also be perceived as a discourse with long traditions: what and how do we discuss when we discuss art? Who is talking and who are we listening to?
Course contents (additional)
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
The aim of this series of lectures is to introduce art and art history as a social institution.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
Recommended reading
Course literature will be announced later.
Teaching and learning strategies
Series of lectures, an article integrated with student's own field of art or a final exam.
Teaching methods and student workload
Assessment weighting and grading
Assessment will be based on the final exam or the written article.