Media education (5 cr)
Code: P70C606-9K001
General information
Enrollment
02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019
Timing
01.01.2019 - 30.04.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
- Laura Hokkanen
Teacher in charge
Laura Hokkanen
Groups
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P7016SN
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YPMI17KPCivic Activities and Youth Work, fulltime studies
Objective
You become familiar with the methods of media education. You understand the importance of media literacy and you can encourage young people to be critical thinkers and encourage them to participate. You know how to use media education as a tool in youth work and civic activities.
Content
What are the methods of media education and online youth work? In which way can you develop media literacy? How is it possible to encourage people to participate by means of media education?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, good (3)
b) You are able to evaluate information sources critically. e) You are able to choose appropriate methods according to the purpose of media education. g) You are able to apply the ethical principles of online youth work and media education in different situations critically.
Qualifications
Attending the course requires the prior completion of the course Instructing young people.