SE-417 Cultural Economics
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Stine Rye Bårdsen
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
EnglishCourse contents
This course provides students with adequate theoretical and practical understanding of the economics of the cultural industries. The first part focuses on demand, supply and market characteristics for the cultural sector, and discusses consequences for production and investment in cultural projects as well as why and how this sector might be regulated. In the second part of the course, the students apply this knowledge on a chosen cultural project or industry.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, the student should:
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understand the economic profile of the cultural sector and industries
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have a solid understanding of the demand, supply and market for various cultural goods and services
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have insight into why and how these markets might be regulated
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be able to apply this knowledge on a cultural project or industry
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be able to identify and apply relevant research literaturea
Examination requirements
Approved compulsory assignments. More information about the assignments and an overview of the work load will be presented in Canvas at the start of the semester. Attendance is mandatory.
Teaching methods
The course will use lectures, seminars and group work. Estimated workload is about 200 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
One 5-hour individual written exam.
Assessed on the basis A-F