Foundations of Cultural Well-Being
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Field of studies
- Health and Social Services
- Social services
Type of education
- Open University
Academic level
- Bachelor Level Studies - EQF 6
Teaching language
- English
Campus
- Online
Teaching format
- Online Learning
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
Class schedule
01-3.2027
Studying is independent. Students can tailor their own learning independently.
Additional info
We recommend the study module for those who want to apply for social work studies in the future. These studies can be transferred to Hamk's social work degree.
Students of the Open University of Applied Sciences register for courses during the open UAS registration periods on HAMK’s website. Please note, that enrolling for open studies requires a Finnish personal identity number.
The Open UAS course fee is €15 per credit, and the fee is paid at the time of registration. More information about Open UAS registration, fees, and studies can be found at: https://www.hamk.fi/open-uas/
20 places on the course are reserved for Open UAS students.
HAMK degree students register for courses in Pakki.
Evaluation criteria
Approved/Failed
Open UAS Terms of Payment and Cancellation
Read the Open University of Applied Sciences’ payment and cancellation terms and payment methods here.
Important to know
These are important things to know when considering studying at HAMK’s Open University of Applied Sciences:
A student studying in an open university of applied sciences cannot receive state-funded student financial aid or student discounts unless they are entitled to benefits based on other studies. Etuudet ja vakuutukset
A student studying in an open university of applied sciences cannot receive state-funded student financial aid or student discounts unless they are entitled to benefits based on other studies.
When registering for studies, it must be noted that there may be prerequisites for the studies. Open studies for Master’s degrees often require a previously completed Bachelor’s degree. The student must consider whether their own background knowledge and skills correspond to the prerequisites required for completing the course.
Studying in an open university of applied sciences requires having your own computer. Those starting their studies must acquire their own laptop if they do not already have one. For more information, see the rules and instructions of HAMK’s IT services page. Studies often take place online and can be independent of time and classroom space.
A student studying open studies at HAMK (with a credit-based fee) is granted the right to complete the studies for the duration of the specific study. Any completed credits after the end of the study right will not be accepted.
The information about your completed studies can be found in your own study path at the address https://opintopolku.fi/koski. If you also need an official signed transcript of records, please send a request to opiskelijapalvelut@hamk.fi.
Contact
Ask about registration and practical arrangements: openuas@hamk.fi
For more information on the content of the studies, please contact the course teacher. Staff email addresses are firstname.lastname(at)hamk.fi