What is culture? We will get familiar with the diversity of northern culture, by attending European capital of culture Oulu2026 programme.  

This course is ideal for teachers of the culture field or any teachers who would like to have new insights in using different expressive methods in their teaching.  

We will feel out the culture with all our senses. Come along to adventure the Northen Finland’s nature, foods, extraordinary artists and long-lasting summer nights! The course includes practical outdoor and indoor activities, group teaching, usage of apps to independently explore the history and culture of Oulu, attending the events of choice depending on your interests. 

The course is designed to fullfill the quality standards and other criteria of a Erasmus+ KA1 Training Course for staff in the fields of Adult education, Vocational education and training, School education or Youth.

Main aims

• Improve your understanding of culture by experiencing and attending lectures 
• Learn new ways to use expressive methods in your teaching for example attending workshops and learning new skills  
• Get insights of northern culture by attending different events and visiting cultural sights in Oulu, for example delta life 
• Get new ideas in usage of digital applications in teaching and students independent learning 

The Key Competences developed

• Multilingual competence 
• Personal, social and learning to learn competence 
• Citizenship competence 
• Cultural awareness and expression competence 
• Digital competence

Teachers

Sanna Hankala and Emilia Hankala

Sanna is a Master of Education, early childhood education. Sanna is working as a teacher of education subjects at the vocational education field in Kalajoki Chistian College, Oulu campus. She specializes in arts and crafts.

Emilia is studying to be a Bachelor of Culture and Arts at Oulu University of applied sciences, this course is a part of her internship.

Prices

Course fee

• 480 €

Oulu has many hotels and restaurants for accommodation and food. After enrollment we will send you a letter with some valuable information about local services

Enrollment

Use the link: Enrollment to the course Celebration of diverse culture in European capital of culture Oulu2026

After enrollment you will receive an invoice in your email. You will confirm your participation by payment. After confirmation the participation can’t be canceled.