Foundations of Cultural Well-Being

Objective

This course is a part of the module Promoting Cultural Well-Being.

After completing this course, the student can
- classify the knowledge base of culture, art and nature-oriented activity.
- understand the importance of cultural well-being to oneself and to various service users in various settings.

Schedule

One credit corresponds to about 27 hours of student work, so completing this module requires about 135 hours of work from you. So you need to set aside time for your studies every week

Teaching methods

We implement the study module as guided online learning.

At HAMK, we operate according to the BYOD principle, which means that you will use your own computer and IT equipment in your studies. If necessary, you must have the right to install applications used in your studies on the computer. You can read more about using your own computer on HAMK's website: https://www.hamk.fi/opiskelijalle/palvelut-opiskelijalle/it-ohjeet-ja-opiskelun-tyokalut/kaikki-it-ohjeet/.

Learning material

Fancourt, D. & Finn, S. (2019). What is the evidence on the role of the arts in improving health and well-being? A scoping review. WHO.
http://www.euro.who.int/en/publications/abstracts/what-is-the-evidence-on-the-role-of-the-arts-in-improving-health-and-well-being-a-scoping-review-2019

(Assolani, F., Cacovean, C., Passaretti, A., Portaluri, T., Sacco, P. K., Uboldi, S. & Zbranca, R. (2020). Assessing art consumption & its connection to well-being during the covid-19 pandemic. https://art-wellbeing.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CCC_ArtWell-being-research.pdf)

Class schedule

12.01.2026 - 13.03.2026

Additional info

Degree students at HAMK register for studies in Pakki.

We recommend the study module to those who want to apply for social services studies in the future. These studies can be transferred to HAMK's Bachelor of Social Services degree.

Registrations are binding, so please note the cancellation conditions of the Open UAS: you can cancel your registration at least 14 days before the start of your studies. Make the cancellation by email to opiskelijapalvelut@hamk.fi. The tuition fee will not be refunded if there are less than 14 days before the start of your studies, you do not show up for your studies or you interrupt your studies.

You can register for the study module during the registration periods of the Open UAS on the HAMK website. Please note, that enrolling for open studies requires a Finnish personal identity number.

The Open UAS tuition fee is 15 euros/credit, and you must pay the fee in full when registering. N.B! We reserve the right to make price changes before the start of the application/registration period.

More information about Open UAS studies, registration and fees can be found at https://www.hamk.fi/avoin-amk.

You can give study feedback at the end of the study module at https://pakki.hamk.fi/spark. Spark study feedback can be given no earlier than seven (7) days before the end date marked on the implementation plan and continues for 14 days after the end of the implementation.

Evaluation criteria

Approved/Failed