To give to the exchange students the basic information on Finnish history, so that they may continue to thematic courses. The course serves also as an independent introduction to the history and culture of Finland.
Contents
The unit gives the general outline of Finnish history from prehistoric times to the present day.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Seminar
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Finnish History Seminar compensation for HISEP1:
For 4 credits: Participation in the lectures and an essay of a chosen topic. For four credits the student needs to do an oral essay outline presentation and a written essay of 8-10 pages.
For 2 credits: Participation in the lectures and a seminar diary.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Study materials
HISEP1 can also be taken as a book exam. Please choose two of the following:
Kirby, David, A Concise History of Finland (2006). Jutikkala, Eino & Pirinen, Kauko, A History of Finland (sixth, revised ed., 2003). Lavery, Jason, The History of Finland (2006).