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.