The course is specifically especially designed for international students who wish to know more about the Finnish society and culture. The main purpose is to introduce the students to the society and culture of contemporary Finland. After the course, the students will have an idea of the development and cultural, political and economic background of one of the Nordic welfare states.
15.1. Finnish History, Seija-Leena Nevala-Nurmi
22.1. Finnish Popular Music - Mikko Vanhasalo
29.1. Finland as an Information Society, Pasi Pyöriä
5.2. Finnish Literature - Traditions and Trends, Toni Lahtinen
12.2. Cultural Boundaries of Finnishness and Ethnic Minorities in Finland, Hannu Sinisalo
19.2. Technology and Innovation in Finland: Current Issues and Future Challenges, Tomi Nokelainen
26.2. How to communicate in Finland, Niina Kovalainen
5.3. PERIOD BREAK, NO LECTURE
12.3. Finnish welfare and social services, Ulla-Maija Koivula
19.3. Finnish Art History in a Nutshell, Elina Bonelius
26.3. Finnish Education System, Eero Ropo
2.4. Finland – Living in and from the Forests, Ari Vanamo
9.4. Special Features of Finnish Mass Media, Jyrki Jyrkiäinen
Registration by 14.1.:
UTA students: NettiOpsu
TUT and TAMK students with e-form: https://elomake3.uta.fi/lomakkeet/11463/lomake.html
Active participation in the lectures and an exam. The exam will be organised at the end of the lecture series. It will be a multiple choice which, possibly, also includes writing some short essays.