Content:
The programme provides a basic understanding of the fields of culture and health, and insight into various aspects of the interplay between these areas on the individual and communal levels. Students will also gain understanding of the aspects and implications of globalisation. The programme will focus on interdisciplinary cooperation and the use of culture and creativity as health-enhancing initiatives for various groups, organisations and local communities.
Major course units in the study progamme:
Teaching and learning methods:
The teaching and learning methods include lectures, seminars, group work, colloquium work, project work and student presentations, in addition to practical exercises with forms of cultural expression. The programme includes about 4 meetings each semester, each lasting 3 days.
How may this study programme be used?
The programme is relevant to a number of professional groups that work with general health-promotion related to people who find themselves in susceptible or vulnerable situations - permanently or temporarily. The work is performed through public agencies, private initiatives or voluntary organisations.
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