Special courses concentrate on the different approaches and on the different thematic fields of the historical reseach.
To deepen students' historical knowledge and understanding of the connections between historical phenomena and the general significance of historical knowledge. Students also gain a factual and theoretical basis for their own research projects. Students may choose to concentrate on specific historical themes and phenomena or alternatively compile a versatile comparative study plan.
Studies can be completed by taking lectures or book exams, by study circles or by writing essays. An essay can be based on the literature mentioned below. The topic must be negotiated with the teacher in charge of the course in beforehand.
There are three thematic subjects in Special Courses: society, politics and culture. As a rule, book exams must be completed in accordance with the list of literature and the scope (ECTS) mentioned.
Alternative literature or different performances concentrating on for example Finnish history, general history, some theme, culture or time period must be negotiated separately with the teacher in charge of the course.