Specialized Module Courses
Area
Societal Transformation
- face-to-face: students attend on campus
- hybrid: T4EU students attend online, home students attend on campus
- blended: the course is largely online (for all students), but there may be face-to-face elements, for instance for project work, at the mobility week or a final exam
- basic course (BC): knowledge in area of expertise
- application course (AC): students apply knowledge to gain experience and generate societal transformative impact in limited scope
subject title
Media Studies
The course introduces students to the study of contemporary forms of mediated communication from the theoretical and empirical perspectives. Historical, socio-cultural, and technological conditions of media industries and public communication are discussed. The main aim of the course is to develop students’ understanding of how we create, negotiate, and respond to different media, and to examine how media produce cultural meanings and power relations. Issues include the impact of media on individual attitudes, values, and behaviours, as well as the role of media professionals, and the impact of new media technologies. Students are encouraged to actively engage into the class discussions on topics and develop analytical and creative projects of their own. Syllabus.
Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas | ECTS: 4 | BC | Modality: online | Language: English
Start date: February 1, 2024 [Wed, 14:00-15:30, CET]
subject title
Sociology and Anthropology
This course introduces the sociological and anthropological analysis of humanity and particular societies. It introduces the main sociological and anthropological approaches and conceptions. The course proceeds to the analysis of culture, socialization, family, gender, religion, social stratification; examines the phenomena of holism, cultural relativism, intercultural comparison, emic/etic, kinship, reciprocity systems of exchange, rituals, etc. Results to be achieved: students will be able to understand the principles of sociological and anthropological analysis, to interpret and explain the main sociological and anthropological concepts. Teaching methods used in the course: theoretical lectures, in-class discussions, study of theoretical literature. Syllabus.
Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas | ECTS: 4 | BC | Modality: online | Language: English
Start date: February 1, 2024 [Wed, 14:00-15:30, CET]
subject title
Heritage beyond Borders for Societal Transformation: Interpretation and Education
The course covers the main topics in the frame of the UNESCO Chair of Interpretation and Education for Enhancing Integrated Heritage Approaches at the University of Primorska. The course aims to raise the understanding and importance of heritage interpretation and the transfer of knowledge about heritage into education. Heritage is present in all societies and is often one of the main elements in programmes for economic development and sustainability, mainly in tourism. However, besides these attractive potential uses of heritage, we have to maintain the work on its protection and conservation. Part of this process includes its presentation and education to ensure a better understanding of heritage values, thus creating the basis for its protection. Interpretation of heritage is an integral part of heritage presentation and education. Participants will learn about the basics of heritage interpretation; through lectures and fieldwork, they will learn and understand what processes take place in the process of heritage interpretation; they will gain knowledge about interpretation infrastructure and how to use and design specific didactic tools. At the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to recognize the values, prepare the interpretation plan for a particular heritage of their choice, and prepare a concept plan for at least one didactic tool.
Only available to students attending the T4EU week.
Further information:
University of Primorska, University of Trieste | ECTS: 3 | BC | Modality: T4EU week – in-person component at the University of Trieste (Italy) and the University of Primorska (Slovenia) + online component | Language: English | Start date: 20.05.2024
subject title
Exploring Methods for Multicultural Social Science Research in the Contemporary Era
»Exploring methods for multicultural social science research in the contemporary era« is a comprehensive course that offers an in-depth exploration of essential research methods in today’s culturally diverse and globally interconnected world. The course is aimed at students from a range of social science disciplines and covers both quantitative and qualitative methods, statistical analyses, cross-cultural competencies and ethical considerations in research. Within these five topics, led by experts in their respective fields, various aspects of research methodology will be addressed to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge required to conduct research in the modern global era, and to develop ethically informed and culturally sensitive researchers ready to engage with the complex issues of our time.
Only available to students attending the T4EU week.
Further information:
University of Primorska, University of Trieste | ECTS: 3 | BC | Modality: T4EU week – in-person component at the University of Trieste (Italy) and the University of Primorska (Slovenia) + online component | Language: English | Start date: 20.05.2024
subject title
Suicide without Borders
The aim of the course is to raise the understanding of suicide and suicidal behaviour. Suicide is one of the biggest public health issues that is present all over the world. It is estimated that around 700.000 people die by suicide, while leaving many (on average six) bereaved with severe negative consequences. Despite scientific developments in recent years, there are still several areas of suicidology that needs further studies. Namely, suicide preventive programmes still have difficulties to prove efectiveness if only done on a small scale and suicide assessment and prediction are still not reliable enough. Therefore we need to invest in new (technology based) interventions and assessment, to address these. Also, risk and protective factors are changing through the changes in the societies and the world and this needs continous scientific and professional attention.
Only available to students attending the T4EU week.
Further information:
University of Primorska, University of Trieste | ECTS: 3 | BC | Modality: T4EU week – in-person component at the University of Trieste (Italy) and the University of Primorska (Slovenia) + online component | Language: English | Start date: 20.05.2024
