Course syllabus
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Hello and welcome to the freestanding course Writing and Publishing in Contemporary Art which runs during the fall 2024 and spring 2025. This is a 30 credit advanced level course which is structured through four interconnected modules with the aim of providing you with a diverse and in-depth knowledge on the topic.
My name is Dr. Cathryn Klasto and I am the course manager for this course. The course itself is taught by a number of different people to give you many perspectives and experiences. While I do teach some sessions in the course, my key role is to make sure the course runs smoothly, so if you have any queries, issues or questions please reach out to me at cathryn.klasto@gu.se
The course is taught entirely at distance, in English, on zoom. Please make sure you have downloaded zoom and have a good pair of headphones for use during class. For those unfamiliar with zoom as a platform please find more information on the GU student portal here. We will also be using the digital platform Miro - please do sign up for a free account before the course begins - I will do a brief intro session to the platform during the first class, but if you can have a practice beforehand that would be very helpful! Padlet is another platform which is used as a database for the course, you do not need to have a profile to view the database but you will if you want to instigate/join discussions, comment and post.
The main pages I will use on canvas is the Modules tab which you can see on the left hand side of this page. When you click on Modules, you will see all the information you need for the course - please do take some time reading through those pages. Each week we meet (Sweden typically uses Calendar weeks to structure the year, not dates) has its own page, and there you will find the zoom link, the topic of the week, and the preparation requirements. For our first meeting, click on the Week 36 page! During the first meeting, I will talk you through the other pages on Canvas.
I look forward to having you in the class and creating a productive and rich learning environment together!
Student Portal
In the Student Portal you will find information that is good to know as a new student.
Register for your course
To confirm your place on the course, you need to register. It is only when you have registered that you are considered a student on the course and can access all course material in Canvas.
Register for the course in Ladok. Registration is open 26-29 August 2024. If you do not register in time, you will lose your place on the course.
Contact
If you have questions about registrayon, please contact Student Affairs: admission@hdk-valand.gu.se.
For questions about the course contcent and layout, please contact the course responsible teacher.
Schedule
The course schedule is available in TimeEdit.
Note that the course schedule is preliminary up to two weeks before the course starts.
Course Syllabus
Here is the syllabus for the course.
Study Counselling
If you have questions about your studies, educational support, approved study leave, entry requirements, etc. you are welcome to contact the study counsellor at HDK-Valand Britta Fernell Foufa, britta.fernell.foufa@gu.se. Find more information about Study Guidance at the University of Gothenburg on the Student Portal.
Student Health
It is important that you are feeling well and that you feel that you can manage your studies. You can contact the student health service and there are also various resources that you can use on your own. Read more about student health in the Student Portal.