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Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
KAS.KAA.170

Learning Communities, Agency and Expertise, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Course code
KAS.KAA.170
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Intermediate studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Vesa Korhonen
Responsible teacher:
Annalisa Sannino
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Education and Culture 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Education Studies 100 %

The course focuses on the development and support of learning, agency and expertise in the different contexts of education and working life. It primarily draws on the theoretical perspectives of communities of practice and activity theory. The main emphasis is on the meaning of communities and activity systems for learning and expertise.

Learning outcomes
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

15.01.2024 27.03.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)