Global Media Education (5cr)

Objective

After completing the study module the student:

- is familiar with different research approaches and theoretical concepts of media education

- is able to give examples of current approaches to media education practices

- is able to give examples of current trends and challenges in media education in different cultural contexts

Content

Students get acquainted with different research approaches and theoretical concepts of media education and media education practices in Finland and in different cultural contexts. The study module is organized in cooperation with Finnish and international media education scholars.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5-1/fail

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Learning goals of the study module have been achieved well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Learning goals of the study module have been achieved excellently.

Materials

Media literacy in Finland ; National media education policy. http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-263-676-8

Other literature will be announced at the beginning of the study module.

Execution methods

Participation in lectures and accomplishing assignments. Learning diary.

Accomplishment methods

Lectures/Online lectures and group learning 20 h

Individual and group assignments in the online learning environment 50 h

Individual studies 65 h