Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The course consists of three half day lectures, one day excursion and individual research. The aim of the course is to give an overview on cultural, social and economic development in Finland from middle ages to present time. The method is mixed cultural historical and sociological.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course consists of three half day lectures, one day excursion and individual research. The aim of the course is to give an overview on cultural, social and economic development in Finland from middle ages to present time. The method is mixed cultural historical and sociological.
Lecture titles
1. Homes and houses. Design, architecture and life style in Finland.
2. History and identity. HIstorical monuments and cultual symbols in Finnish mindset.
3. Pulp Fiction.
- Political, social and economical dynamics in Finland.
-Sources of income and sectors of production and services
-Finland according the statistics

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecture materials in the Moodle e-learning environment. Further reading and study materials informed during the lectures.

Exam retakes

There is no exam in this course. The evaluation is based on individual course tasks creared during the studies.

Contents

Finnish culture course offers an overview on Finnish cultural heritage, present society and economical drivers. The course consist of three lectures, one day excursion and group and individual tasks. Main goal of the course is to guide the students to find valid professional sources of information on issues dealing with Finland.

Assessment criteria

Assessment
Active participation in lectures and an assignment.
Assessment criteria
• Attendance (80 %)
• An assignment - topic will be informed during the lessons and in the electronic Reppu learning environment

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student shows elementary knowledge on the course topics.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student shows good knowledge on the course topics and shared materials.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Students shows excellent knowledge and finds and uses extended materials on the course topics and tasks.