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<strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong><br />

<strong>Programme</strong><br />

Syllabus<br />

Fall semester 2010


<strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> <strong>Programme</strong><br />

Syllabus<br />

Fall semester 2010


5<br />

Contents<br />

Dear <strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> Student 6<br />

Past Participants in the <strong>Programme</strong> 8<br />

Information, Rules and Requirements 10<br />

1. Modules 10<br />

2. Study trips and fees 10<br />

3. Grading and Assessment 11<br />

4. Transcripts 11<br />

Guidelines for Written Assignments 12<br />

Sanna Waris<br />

International Relations<br />

June 2010<br />

1 Orientation to <strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> 16<br />

A Orientation in <strong>Oulu</strong> 16<br />

B Survival Finnish 16<br />

2 Geo-Politics and Societies in Scandinavia 18<br />

A Viking Age and the Middle Ages<br />

in Scandinavia and Finland 18<br />

B Political Systems in Finland<br />

and Scandinavia 18<br />

3 Indigenous Cultures of the Polar Region 20<br />

A Sami Culture 20<br />

B Study trip to Lapland 20<br />

4 Cultural Heritage of Scandinavia:<br />

History and Culture 22<br />

A Introduction to Finnish<br />

History and Culture 22<br />

B Music in Scandinavia 23<br />

C Architecture 24<br />

D Study Trip to Helsinki, Stockholm<br />

and Turku 25<br />

5 Finnish and <strong>Scandinavian</strong> Literature<br />

in Translation 26<br />

A Discussion groups 26<br />

B Lectures 26<br />

6 Nordic Nature and Environment 28<br />

A Human Conditions in the<br />

Circumpolar North 28<br />

B Introductory lectures 29<br />

C Field Course at the Oulanka<br />

Research Station 30<br />

Contact Information 32


Dear <strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong><br />

Student,<br />

6 7<br />

This is the syllabus and schedule for the <strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> <strong>Programme</strong> for Fall<br />

semester of 2010. You can study a variety of courses, taught by either our own faculty<br />

lecturers or by visiting teachers. The programme consists of six (6) modules and gives<br />

altogether 32 ECTS credits ( = 16 US credits).<br />

Enjoy your stay in <strong>Oulu</strong>!<br />

Best wishes,<br />

Sanna Waris<br />

Coordinator of International <strong>Programme</strong>s<br />

University of <strong>Oulu</strong><br />

Rhodiola rosea, Rhodiola roseum<br />

Golden root, rose root, rose wort, arctic root<br />

Golden root is an arctic plant native to Scandinavia and some other<br />

parts of Europe, Russia, Alaska and Canada. This circumpolar plant has<br />

deep roots in the folklore of indigenous peoples and has been gaining<br />

attention among contemporary botanical researchers over the last<br />

years. It is used to give strength and stamina to individuals recovering<br />

from illnesses and also to fight infections, as well as to increase physical<br />

endurance and concentration.


Past Participants in the<br />

<strong>Programme</strong><br />

8 9<br />

Since the beginning of the <strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> <strong>Programme</strong> in 1993, hundreds of<br />

international students have enrolled in the various courses it has offered. They have come<br />

from the following universities:<br />

AUSTRALIA<br />

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology<br />

AUSTRIA<br />

Karl-Franzens Universität Graz<br />

Technische Universität Graz<br />

Universität Salzburg<br />

BELGIUM<br />

Universiteit Gent<br />

Universite de Liege<br />

CANADA<br />

Université de Montréal<br />

University of Saskatchewan<br />

CHINA<br />

Chinese University of Hong Kong<br />

Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics<br />

CZECH REPUBLIC<br />

Masarykova Univerzita Brno<br />

Technical University Liberec<br />

Charles University<br />

University of West Bohemia<br />

DENMARK<br />

Aalborg Universitet<br />

Syddansk Universitet I Odense<br />

FRANCE<br />

Groupe ESC Troyes<br />

Institut National des Telecom<br />

Universite des Sciences et Technologies<br />

de Lille<br />

Universite de Franche-Comte<br />

Universite D’Artois<br />

GERMANY<br />

Europa-Universität Viadrina<br />

Fachhochschule München<br />

Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität<br />

Katholische Universität Eichstätt<br />

Martin Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg<br />

Technische Universität Berlin<br />

Technische Universität Chemnitz-Zwickau<br />

Technische Universität Dresden<br />

Universittät Bayreuth<br />

Universität Bielefeld<br />

Universität Bremen<br />

Universität Hamburg<br />

Universität Passau<br />

Universität Ulm<br />

GREAT BRITAIN<br />

University College London<br />

Oxford University<br />

GREECE<br />

University of the Aegean<br />

ITALY<br />

Universitá degli studi di Bologna<br />

Universitá degli studi di Padova<br />

JAPAN<br />

Hokkaido University<br />

Kansai Gaidai University<br />

Osaka University of Foreign <strong>Studies</strong><br />

LATVIA<br />

Latvijas Universitáte<br />

LITHUANIA<br />

Klaipéda University<br />

University of Siauliai<br />

Vilnius University<br />

NEW ZEALAND<br />

University of Otago<br />

THE NETHERLANDS<br />

Hogeschool Zeeland<br />

Universiteit Utrecht<br />

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen<br />

Vrije Universiteit<br />

NORWAY<br />

Universitet I Trondheim<br />

RUSSIA<br />

Karelian State Pedagogian University<br />

Murmansk State Technical University<br />

Northern State Medical University<br />

Petrozavods State University<br />

Yakutsk State University<br />

SINGAPORE<br />

National University of Singapore<br />

SPAIN<br />

Universidad de Valencia<br />

Universidad de Barcelona<br />

Universidad de Malaga<br />

Universidad Complutense de Madrid<br />

SWEDEN<br />

Umeå Universitet<br />

TURKEY<br />

Dokuz Eylül Universitesi<br />

Yeditepe Universitesi<br />

USA<br />

Alfred University<br />

Asbury College<br />

Bates College<br />

Butler University<br />

Clemson University<br />

East Carolina University<br />

Michigan Technological University<br />

Montana State University<br />

New Mexico State University<br />

North Carolina A&T State University<br />

Otterbein College<br />

San Jose State University<br />

Skidmore College<br />

Southeast Missouri State University<br />

State University of New York at Buffalo<br />

University of Alaska Fairbanks<br />

University at Albany<br />

University of California Santa Barbara<br />

University of Idaho<br />

University of Maryland<br />

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis<br />

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities<br />

University of North Carolina at Greensboro<br />

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill<br />

University of North Carolina at Wilmington<br />

University of North Dakota<br />

University of Northern Colorado<br />

Washington College<br />

West Virginia University<br />

Western Carolina University<br />

Williamette University<br />

Wittenber University


Information, Rules and<br />

Requirements<br />

10 N.B. To participate in all the three study be sent to the teachers by email. In some 11<br />

trips you need to take modules:<br />

cases you can turn in assignments at the<br />

> 2 Geo-politics and Societies in<br />

International Office, KE 1151.<br />

Scandinavia;<br />

Remember the deadlines. Failure to<br />

> 3 Indigenous Cultures of the Polar hand in an assignment by the due date,<br />

Region;<br />

> 4 Cultural Hertage in Scandinavia:<br />

History and Culture<br />

> 5 Finnish and <strong>Scandinavian</strong> Literature in<br />

Translation and<br />

> 6 Nordic Nature and Environment.<br />

1. Modules<br />

The <strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> <strong>Programme</strong> has<br />

a module structure, which means that you<br />

earn credits for completed modules. Modules<br />

are the entities marked with numbers 1-6.<br />

Each module is worth 6 ECTS / 3 US credits<br />

(exception Module 1, which contains only<br />

Survival Finnish course worth 2 ECTS / 1 US<br />

credit). To get credit, you need to take all of<br />

the classes marked under a module title.<br />

Participation in lectures is required. If<br />

you fail to attend the lectures, please discuss<br />

extra assignments with the lecturer.<br />

The notice board in the hallway to the<br />

International Office and e-mail are the main<br />

information channels. In order to receive all<br />

relevant information about the programme,<br />

please use your University of <strong>Oulu</strong> address<br />

and make sure to subscribe to the Exchange<br />

mailing list.<br />

2. Study trips and fees<br />

In order to be considered full time<br />

<strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> student and to<br />

participate in any of the study trips you need<br />

to take the minimum of four (4) full modules<br />

in the programme. Please, note: Module 1<br />

(Survival Finnish) does not count as a full<br />

module!<br />

In other words, if you are not taking<br />

at least 4 full modules and do not take all<br />

classes in the module relating to a particular<br />

study trip, you cannot participate in the<br />

study trip.<br />

There is a separate fee for each study<br />

trip. The fee will be collected before each<br />

study trip.<br />

1. Field Course at the Oulanka Research<br />

Station, 40 euros.<br />

• In module 6, Nordic Nature and<br />

Environment.<br />

• To participate you need to take modules<br />

> 6 Nordic Nature and Environment and<br />

> three other modules.<br />

2. Study trip to Turku, Stockholm<br />

(Sweden) and Helsinki, 60 euros.<br />

• In module 4, Cultural Heritage in<br />

Scandinavia: History and Culture.<br />

• To participate you need to take modules<br />

>2 Geo-politics and Societies in<br />

Scandinavia;<br />

> 4 Cultural Heritage in Scandinavia:<br />

History and Culture<br />

> 5 Finnish and <strong>Scandinavian</strong> Literature<br />

in Translation and<br />

> one other module.<br />

3. Study trip to Lapland, 50 euros.<br />

• In module 3, Indigenous Cultures of the<br />

Polar Region.<br />

• To take part, you need to take modules<br />

> 3 Indigenous Cultures of the Polar<br />

Region and<br />

> three other modules<br />

3. Grading and Assessment<br />

Your grades will be given according to<br />

classroom performance, assignments, tests<br />

and/or examinations. Grades for modules<br />

are numerical on a scale 1-5 (5 is the best<br />

grade). Grade for each module is the average<br />

of the grades received for the individual<br />

courses of that particular module.<br />

Grades<br />

Finnish ECTS U.S.<br />

5 A A<br />

4 B A-<br />

3 C B<br />

2 D C<br />

1 E D<br />

Fail F/FX F<br />

Lecturers will let you know in the<br />

beginning of a course how you will be<br />

assessed. An examination in a classroom is<br />

one possibility but there are plenty of other<br />

alternatives: essays to be written at home,<br />

group examinations, group discussions,<br />

presentations, journals, or any combination<br />

of these.<br />

Many courses have only one final<br />

examination at the end of the course. In<br />

many cases the weight of the assessment<br />

lies on the final examination alone. After the<br />

examination, the lecturer has a three weeks<br />

time limit for delivering the grades for the<br />

course.<br />

You need to complete all required<br />

assignments to pass a course. The essays<br />

and other written assignments are usually to<br />

except for reasons of sickness, injury or other<br />

exceptional circumstances, may affect the<br />

grade.<br />

Once the grades have been delivered, you<br />

will find the exam results on the notice board<br />

in the hallway to the International Office. You<br />

can also check your results in Weboodi at<br />

https://weboodi.oulu.fi/oodi/.<br />

4. Transcripts<br />

Transcripts (in English) will be sent to<br />

you (European students) or to your home<br />

university’s international office. Please note<br />

that transcripts will be sent out after the end<br />

of the Autumn semester, i.e. in January. If you<br />

leave earlier and need to submit a transcript<br />

to your home institution, please ask for a<br />

transcript at least one week in advance.<br />

N.B. If you need a new, original transcript<br />

after graduating from your home university<br />

when you are applying to a graduate school,<br />

we charge 25 euros + postage for its delivery.<br />

Check your GRADES in Weboodi<br />

!https://weboodi.oulu.fi/oodi/


Guidelines for Written<br />

Assignments<br />

12 Second page: Table of Contents<br />

13<br />

Table of Contents lists the numbers of the individual sections of the paper according to<br />

the system 1, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 3 (or, 1., 2., 2.1., 2.2., 3., etc.), the headings of the sections, and the<br />

number of the page in the paper on which these are found.<br />

Following pages<br />

Avoid too many grades of subheading; one grade (e.g. 1.1.) will be sufficient for most<br />

<strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> papers. Type headings on a separate line.<br />

The following are some general notes on what will be expected of you when writing a<br />

paper. Before you begin writing, always find out if the lecturer has any special requirements<br />

for you to follow.<br />

Strive to put your thoughts on paper in as logical, precise and easily understandable<br />

a way as possible: formulate ideas, analyse issues, bring additional points of view, raise<br />

questions. Focus on certain aspects; you do not have to cover everything. Focus on relevant<br />

information: comment, critisize, lay arguments, be thorough and thoughtful.<br />

Remember to turn in your paper on its due-date. If you need extra time, discuss the<br />

issue with the lecturer well in advance. The decision on additional time is his/hers alone.<br />

Assignments that are returned late without a valid excuse can be graded as fail. The lecturer<br />

will inform you about the deadline as well as the length of an assignment.<br />

Type your paper on one side only of A4 paper. The type-script should be one-and-ahalf-spaced<br />

except for the the list of sources (which may be single-spaced to save space).<br />

There should be adequate margins - preferably 2.5 cm at the right and at the foot. Leave<br />

extra space between paragraphs (do not indent the first line). Try to avoid “empty headings”<br />

(headings which are followed by a subheading) or writing paragraphs which are too short.<br />

Remember to add page numbers.<br />

Check the layout, paragraphs and punctuation, and see to it that quotations are accurate<br />

before handing in a paper. Check all numbering to see that no pages, tables, etc. are missing<br />

or incorrectly numbered.<br />

No handwritten papers are accepted! The essays should be sent directly to the teacher<br />

by email.<br />

The formula of a paper is as follows:<br />

First page: Title page<br />

- Title of the paper in the middle of the page<br />

- at the right corner at the bottom of the page list<br />

Name<br />

Date (dd.mm.yyyyy)<br />

Name of the course<br />

<strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong><br />

University of <strong>Oulu</strong><br />

Introduction<br />

State briefly at least what you studied, how you studied it, and why it was worth studying.<br />

Set down the thesis or hypothesis which guided your research, i.e. say clearly what it is that<br />

you want to convince your reader of.<br />

In the sections/chapters after the Introduction present the reader your method of study<br />

and the findings of your analysis.<br />

Use footnotes when referring to sources other than yourself. Remember to use your own<br />

words instead of just repeating the sources.<br />

(Surname 2002: 134-142.)<br />

Quotations should be marked off from the text by double ”quotation marks”. Longer<br />

quotations are broken off from the text and indented (single-spaced; no quotation marks<br />

needed).<br />

You need to sum up the paper in your conclusion. This is a good place to summarise the<br />

main ways in which your study supports the thesis which you stated in your introduction.<br />

You might also wish to consider how valid your findings are, if they have any practical<br />

applications, any weaknesses you discovered in your study, what work remains to be done<br />

in the area you studied, and/or the like.<br />

Appendix/appendices (optional): It is sometimes convenient to present material which you<br />

cannot discuss in full in the body of your paper in one or more (numbered) appendices. If,<br />

for example, you discussed several sentences from a newspaper article in the body of your<br />

paper, you may wish to include the entire article as an appendix.<br />

Last page: List of sources. If you entitle this section Bibliography, you may list any source you<br />

actually made use of in your study. You must list all of the sources to which you refer in the<br />

body of your paper. If you call this section Works Cited or References, you may only refer<br />

to those sources you have actually mentioned in the body of your paper. List your sources<br />

in alphabetical order.<br />

Surname, Given Name 2002: Title. Publisher: City.


14 15<br />

Contents<br />

1. Introduction 1<br />

2. First Chapter 2<br />

2.1. 2<br />

2.2. 4<br />

TITLE<br />

Firstname Lastname<br />

XX.XX.XXXX<br />

Course<br />

<strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong><br />

University of <strong>Oulu</strong><br />

1. Introduction<br />

Pari, Cupplicieniu sus nium imenestiu que nes morterum mum<br />

vivil huidem di pl. Ex mo hoctatatus, vid fatientrae tementia rem et<br />

quonscreto ego nem nonsus cae in temenat vigil vilius? Ifectortilin<br />

suliceri, us ips, fure ad sultimanteme aur auristus vivirte tem terehebus<br />

vivivast audepop ublis, vitam publius haedem ad iam igit efac<br />

furniquam inat am condiemum ocaster fenina, quam.<br />

Si int, C. Iquon tastratien perfenam orum estraPes inc rent, nonium<br />

ne consuppl. Poptime ndamenic rei tat. Opimiln eracienin vis, nihicat<br />

iaelut dius, noculiuro, que aus stem hum hoc, que forte quam,<br />

diissultil horum uractum venducipio con num comacion testrunum<br />

imus? Ahae, novem avehenemqua ius, nitiam firit, nicauda mquonsu.<br />

2. First Chapter<br />

Vaginatuam, quam, conequam te consciam ia nox mo ia simperesil<br />

cum rei intilic ret Castius confecu ppliusc esendep erfecesil te<br />

nihinclatia? Gulibere nontiliquam am abunt.Vatia nostrio, moverebemod<br />

con Etrorei publii sena, con achilneque consuam potili et;<br />

nesin demus avemum publica ucienares is.<br />

Sources<br />

Surname, Given Name 2002: Title. Publisher: City.<br />

Surname, Given Name 2002: Title. Publisher: City.<br />

Surname, Given Name 2002: Title. Publisher: City.<br />

Surname, Given Name 2002: Title. Publisher: City.<br />

Surname, Given Name 2002: Title. Publisher: City.<br />

2. 1. First Subheading<br />

Inarimus ad consimus? O tanduc ficut rei sus aperum, cultors ulica;<br />

num efac tum. Tes in terore condion sultus, cotis.Lut ficastur lina<br />

vero condum macem ingulem eribus loc, sentis caestrum re prae aucivirmis<br />

molicae nox nium et viri, condum virmihicum ores bonsum<br />

egina, quam. Maximihilnem dem iamquam me publicatem, meneniu<br />

University Main Library, one of the places to search for<br />

books, journals and other information sources for your<br />

course assignments.


1 Orientation to<br />

<strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong><br />

16 Requirements<br />

17<br />

To pass the course, students must attend class on a regular basis, complete home work<br />

assignments and pass a written exam at the end of the course. Exam, evaluation: 1-5.<br />

Study Material will be provided during the course.<br />

A Orientation in <strong>Oulu</strong><br />

Staff<br />

Ms Ulla Alanko and Ms Sanna Heikkinen<br />

ulla.alanko@oulu.fi, sanna.heikkinen@oulu.fi<br />

Aims<br />

To introduce exchange students to Finnish academic system, to the University of <strong>Oulu</strong> and<br />

to inform how to prepare for an exchange period in <strong>Oulu</strong>.<br />

Content<br />

Information on cultural adaptation, on Finnish academic system and university’s services for<br />

international students. Registration and housing matters. For programme information see<br />

www.oulu.fi/intl/<br />

Material<br />

Exchange student folder and material will be handed out during orientation.<br />

B Survival Finnish<br />

2 ECTS / 1 US cr, 900017Y<br />

lectures and tutoring, 30 hrs<br />

Staff<br />

Ms Niina Sarajärvi<br />

niina.sarajarvi@oulu.fi<br />

Aims<br />

This is an introductory course which aims to help students to cope with the most common<br />

everyday situations in Finnish.<br />

Content<br />

During the course, students learn some useful everyday phrases, some general features of<br />

the vocabulary and grammar, and the main principles of pronunciation.


2 Geo-Politics and<br />

Societies in Scandinavia<br />

18 19<br />

I Introduction<br />

Introduction to the topic and the aspects of the course. Scandinavia and the<br />

Nordic countries, a short political history of Finland and Scandinavia<br />

6 ECTS / 3 US cr, 683701P<br />

II Structures of Democracy<br />

Insight to the elements and governing factions of the republics and monarchies,<br />

the role of the heads of state, parliament and government<br />

III Decisions for Common Future – Drawing The Red Line<br />

Voting, elections, and other ways of influencing common future in the Nordic<br />

countries<br />

A Viking Age and the Middle Ages in Scandinavia and Finland<br />

lectures and exam, 20 hrs<br />

Staff<br />

Mr Harri Hihnala, B.A.<br />

hhihnala@mail.student.oulu.fi<br />

Contents<br />

This course provides a general picture of the Viking Age and the Middle Ages both in<br />

the <strong>Scandinavian</strong> countries and in Finland. The course aims to look at the Viking Age<br />

connections of the Scandinavia with the wider world, how <strong>Scandinavian</strong> state formation<br />

process began in the early Middle Ages, general picture of the Northern Crusades and to<br />

show how Finland became part of <strong>Scandinavian</strong>(Nordic) countries when it was gradually<br />

annexed to Sweden.<br />

B Political Systems in Finland and Scandinavia<br />

lectures and exam, 18 hrs<br />

Staff<br />

Mr Tapio Palomaa, M.A.<br />

tapio.palomaa@gmail.com<br />

Contents<br />

The aim of this course is to provide the participants with basic information concerning<br />

the political systems of Finland and the <strong>Scandinavian</strong> countries. Various aspects of the<br />

political life will be dealt with and comparisons will be made to other European and North<br />

American countries. After the course, the students should be able to discuss whether or<br />

not Finnish and <strong>Scandinavian</strong> societies differ markedly from other countries as a result of<br />

their political systems.<br />

IV The Nordic Welfare State – The Rise and Fall of An Impossible System?<br />

The basis of the states which look after the citizens from cradle to grave, and<br />

the recent crises<br />

V “Ladies First, Even Onto Lakes with Thin Ice!”<br />

Equality between sexes. Development of the women’s rights in Nordic countries<br />

– an example to be followed by others?<br />

VI From Driftwoods to Global Players<br />

The foreign policy of the Nordic countries in the 20th<br />

century, through the world wars and cold war to the age<br />

of globalisation<br />

VII From Nordic Co-operation to The Age of European Union<br />

Defence and future role of the Nordic countries in Europe.<br />

The future of the European single market or in the united<br />

states of Europe.<br />

VIII Synopsis of the Course<br />

Short summary of the course including final analysis of<br />

the unique (?) aspects of the Nordic countries<br />

Evaluation<br />

Written exam, numerical assessment 1-5.


3 Indigenous Cultures of<br />

the Polar Region<br />

20 7. Education<br />

21<br />

Education of the Sami from the past to the present.<br />

6 ECTS / 3 US cr, 683702P<br />

8. Study trip to Sami area.<br />

An introduction to the Sami area in Finland and Norway.<br />

Evaluation<br />

Continuous assessment at the lectures and during study trip.<br />

Essay, numerical assessment 1-5.<br />

A Sami Culture<br />

lectures, 16 hrs<br />

B Study trip to Lapland<br />

November 23-27, 2009<br />

instruction, 20 hrs<br />

Staff<br />

Mr Joni Saijets<br />

jonisaij@paju.oulu.fi<br />

Visiting lecturers during study trip<br />

Contents<br />

1. Who are the Sami?<br />

Traditonal and modern views on the origin of the Sami.<br />

2. Contemporary Sami society<br />

The living areas of the Sami, size of population and the Sami languages.<br />

3. Livelihoods<br />

Reindeer herding and other Sami livelihoods. Past and present.<br />

4. Sami traditional culture<br />

Material and mental culture: shamanism and Christianity. Traditional Sami healing and the<br />

relation of the Sami to nature.<br />

5. Modern Sami culture<br />

Sami literature, music, theatre and pictorial arts. Sami activities in using mass media: radio,<br />

TV and newspapers.<br />

6. Identity of the Sami<br />

What are the views of the outsiders upon Sami identity, and more importantly how do the<br />

Sami themselves form their identity in a changing world.<br />

The ancestral lands of the Sami people<br />

span across Norway, Sweden, Finland and<br />

Russia. Many years of forced assimilation<br />

in these countries makes it difficult to<br />

estimate the numbers of Sami. The best<br />

known livelihood is reindeer herding.<br />

Today, many Sami lead modern<br />

lives in the cities inside and<br />

outside the traditional<br />

Sami area. The authorities<br />

of Norway, Sweden<br />

and Finland are now<br />

making an effort to<br />

build up Sami cultural<br />

institutions and promote<br />

Sami culture and<br />

language. February 6<br />

is recognized as Sami<br />

National Day. In<br />

Finland, the Giellagas<br />

Institute at the<br />

University of <strong>Oulu</strong><br />

was founded in 2001,<br />

with a special, national<br />

task set by the Ministry of<br />

Education to deliver and<br />

carry out university level<br />

education and research in Sami<br />

<strong>Studies</strong>.


4 Cultural Heritage in<br />

Scandinavia: History and<br />

Culture<br />

22 23<br />

6 ECTS / 3 US cr, 683703P<br />

A Introduction to Finnish History and Culture, History of <strong>Oulu</strong><br />

lectures, 22 + 8 hrs<br />

B Music in Scandinavia<br />

lectures, 16 hrs<br />

Staff<br />

Ms Laura-Maaria Ronimus, M.A.<br />

lauraronimus@gmail.com<br />

Contents<br />

Outstanding aspects of <strong>Scandinavian</strong> classical, folk and pop music with emphasis on Finland.<br />

Besides individual genius, attention will be paid to historical developments and intercultural<br />

influence. CD and video selections.<br />

1 Introduction to <strong>Scandinavian</strong> Music: An outline of the history of <strong>Scandinavian</strong> music<br />

Staff<br />

Ms Sanna Pusula, B.A.<br />

sannapus@gmail.com<br />

Contents<br />

A survey course of Finnish history from the Middle Ages to the present. How Finland and<br />

Finns have seen themselves as a part of <strong>Scandinavian</strong> culture.<br />

Lecture Topics<br />

I Introduction<br />

II Finland in the Middle Ages<br />

III Finland under Swedish Reign<br />

IV The Grand Duchy of Finland: the age of autonomy under the Russian rule<br />

V National Awakening in Finland in the 19th and 20th Century<br />

VI Independent Finland: nation splits in half, the Finnish Civil War<br />

VII Finland at War<br />

VIII Culture in the 50’s and the emergence of the welfare state<br />

IX Post-war politics<br />

X Finns and the Sauna etc.<br />

XI-XIV History of <strong>Oulu</strong><br />

Questions always welcomed on any subject!<br />

Evaluation<br />

Continuous assessment at the lectures.<br />

Presentation and exam, numerical assessment 1-5.<br />

2-3 Oral Tradition and folk music: A look in the past and present: music and the Kalevala.<br />

Traditional instruments, songs and dances. Music of the Sami people.<br />

4-5 Art Music and Modern Movement: An investigation into Finnish art music; Sibelius and the<br />

Kalevala. Trends within <strong>Scandinavian</strong> musical modernism.<br />

6-8 Close to People’s Hearts – The Folk Revival and Popular Music: View of Finnish popular<br />

music.<br />

Required reading<br />

Handouts will be provided<br />

Evaluation<br />

A three-page take-home essay on a course-related topic, pass/fail<br />

C Architecture<br />

lectures, 6 hrs<br />

Staff<br />

Mr Petri Vuojala, Ph.D.<br />

petri.vuojala@oulu.fi<br />

Contents<br />

1. Turku<br />

This lecture focuses on Turku, the old capital of Finland, which was demolished by the great<br />

fire of 1827. The presentation discusses history of Turku before and after the fire. It includes<br />

also two most important medieval monuments of Finland, Turku castle and cathedral. New<br />

examples date back to 1920´s Classicism, the architecture of Erik Bryggman.<br />

Suggested reading:<br />

Nikula Riitta: Architecture and Landscape, The Building of Finland.


24 Helander, Vilhelm: Modern Architecture in Finland.<br />

25<br />

Poole, Scott: The New Finnish Architecture.<br />

Richards, J.M: 800 Years of Finnish Architecture.<br />

Salokorpi, Asko: Modern Architecture in Finland.<br />

Contents<br />

During the study trip we will have on-location lectures and presentations on the<br />

architecture and the cultural history of the cities.<br />

For more in-depth information:<br />

The Museum Of Finnish Architecture (ed.): Nordic Classicism 1910-30<br />

Tuomi, Ritva: On Search for National Style<br />

Chris-Janer, Albert: Eliel Saarinen<br />

Porphyrios, Demetrios: Sources of Modern Eclecticism: <strong>Studies</strong> on Alvar Aalto.<br />

Quantrill, Malcolm: Alvar Aalto, A Critical Study.<br />

2. Stockholm<br />

This lecture focuses on the history of the City of Stockholm. Starting from the Middle<br />

Ages, the early emergence of the Capital of the Baltic will be studied. The layout of the city<br />

as well as the most important historical monuments (castles, palaces, churches and parks)<br />

are considered. The time span of the study will be between 13th and 18th centuries, out of<br />

which the emphasis will be on Era of Greatness (17th C).<br />

Suggested reading:<br />

Andersson, Henrik & Bedoire, Fredric: Swedish Architecture, Drawings 1640-1970:<br />

Introduction.<br />

Cruickshank, D. (ed.): Erik Gunnar Asplund.<br />

3. “Helsinki, European Capital in Making”<br />

This lecture discusses the growth of Helsinki as capital of Finland from 1812 to the Present<br />

day, emphasizing especially the periods of neo-classicism/empire, neo-renaissance and art<br />

nouveau styles. Examples include works by world famous architects Eliel Saarinen and Alvar<br />

Aalto.<br />

Suggested reading:<br />

As above regarding Turku<br />

Important things to remember before the trip:<br />

• Trip fee of 60 € is collected from all the participants. The fee covers some of the meals,<br />

some museum visit tickets etc.<br />

• Required travel documents are personal ID cards or passports. Please check with the<br />

study trip leader for more information on travel documents.<br />

• Make sure you have a well covering traveller’s insurance!<br />

Also important:<br />

• Remember to respect the local traditions and customs. You are not only representing<br />

your own country but also University of <strong>Oulu</strong>.<br />

• There are different types of speakers/lecturers during the trip.<br />

• Pay careful attention to what they speak about and remember that asking questions is<br />

always allowed.<br />

Two separate info meetings will take place the trip (see Schedule). During the meeting all<br />

students will receive a trip schedule and also further information on minor costs and on<br />

how to prepare for the trip in general.<br />

Fresco by Akseli Gallen-Kallela in the<br />

National Museum of Finland, one of the<br />

Cultural Heritage Study Trip destinations<br />

Evaluation<br />

Continuous assessment at the lectures,<br />

an essay on a selected topic reflecting experiences from Cultural Heritage study trip (part<br />

D), numerical assessment 1-5.<br />

D Study Trip to Helsinki, Stockholm (Sweden) and Turku<br />

October 18-122, 2010<br />

Staff<br />

Study trip leader<br />

Ms Maria Nikkilä<br />

marianik@mail.student.oulu.fi<br />

Cultural Heritage Study Trip in Gamla Stan, Stockholm


5 Finnish and <strong>Scandinavian</strong><br />

Literature in Translation<br />

26 Södergran, Edith: Love and Solitude. Selected Poems 1916-1923<br />

27<br />

Tikkanen, Märta: The Manrape (1975)<br />

Waltari, Mika: The Egyptian (1945)<br />

A Discussion groups<br />

12 hrs<br />

B Lectures<br />

20 hrs<br />

Discussions and lectures<br />

6 ECTS / 3 US cr, 683704P<br />

Staff<br />

Ms Salla Herrala, M.A.<br />

sallaherrala@hotmail.com<br />

Contents<br />

This is an introductory course providing insights into <strong>Scandinavian</strong> literature. The course<br />

consists of lectures (22 h) and discussions (10 h) which take place in a web-based<br />

learning environment. Lectures and web-based exercises all focus on discussion and active<br />

participation. The course provides general knowledge of <strong>Scandinavian</strong> literature and the<br />

most acknowledged authors of the 19th and 20th centuries. The emphasis of the course will<br />

be on Finnish aspects to <strong>Scandinavian</strong> literature.<br />

List of recommended books (selected items will be read during the class):<br />

Andersen, Hans Christian: Tales and Stories of H.C.Andersen (1862-74)<br />

Blixen, Karen: (Isak Dinesen) Seven Gothic Tales (1934)<br />

Collett, Camilla: The District Governor’s Daughter (1854-55)<br />

Hamsun, Knut: Hunger (1890)<br />

Høeg, Peter: Smilla’s Sense of Snow (1992)<br />

Ibsen, Henrik: Doll’s House (1879)<br />

Idström, Annika: My Brother Sebastian (1985)<br />

Kallas, Aino: Wolf’s Bride (1928)<br />

Kivi, Aleksis: Seven Brothers (1870)<br />

Lagerqvist, Pär: The Dwarf (1944)<br />

Liksom, Rosa: One Night Stands (1990)<br />

Linna, Väinö: The Unknown Soldier (1954)<br />

Lindgren, Astrid: The Brothers Lionheart (1973)<br />

von Schoultz, Solveign: Poems (1940-1980)<br />

Sillanpää, Frans Emil: Meek Heritage (1919)<br />

Strindberg, August: Miss Julie (1888)<br />

Suggested reading:<br />

Laitinen: Literature of Finland - An Outline<br />

Gustafson: Six <strong>Scandinavian</strong> Novelists<br />

Algulin: A History of Swedish Literature<br />

Zuck: Dictionary of <strong>Scandinavian</strong> Literature<br />

Scholes & Klaus: Elements of Poetry<br />

Stanton: An Introduction to Fiction<br />

Righter: Myth and Literature<br />

Stern: On Realism<br />

Selden: Practising Theory and Reading Literature<br />

Booth: The Rhetoric of Fiction<br />

Evaluation<br />

Active participation, seminar work and an essay, numerical assessment 1-5


6 Nordic Nature and<br />

Environment<br />

28 B Introductory lectures<br />

29<br />

9 hrs<br />

These lessons will be given during Field Course at Oulanka Research Station<br />

6 ECTS / 3 US cr, 683705P<br />

Staff<br />

Mr Leo Koutaniemi, Ph.D.<br />

Mr Erkki Mäenpää, Ph. Lic.<br />

A Human Conditions in the Circumpolar North<br />

lectures, 10 hrs<br />

Staff<br />

Mr Leo Koutaniemi, leo.koutaniemi@oulu.fi<br />

Mr Erkki Mäenpää, Ph. Lic. , ekimaenpaa@yahoo.com<br />

Contents<br />

The lectures consist of three entities:<br />

1) Physical characteristics of the arctic and sub-arctic North.<br />

2) Possibilities, restrictions and challenges of human activity in the Old World.<br />

3) Possibilities, restrictions and challenges of human activity in the New World.<br />

Some special questions (e.g. Barents, seal hunting) will be touched.<br />

Suggested reading:<br />

Economic geography and structure of the Russian territories of the Barents region. Arctic<br />

Centre Reports 31.<br />

The polar regions – a political geography. Sanjay Chaturvedi.<br />

Living Arctic. Hugh Brody.<br />

Evaluation:<br />

Exam (or corresponding assignment).<br />

Contents<br />

The course, including a study trip to the Oulanka Biological Station, will provide an<br />

overview of <strong>Scandinavian</strong> and Finnish nature with forests, peatlands, streams and<br />

lakes. Finland’s nature, as a part of the circumpolar and polar nature kingdom, offers a<br />

landscape with much diversity. It also plays an important role in learning to understand<br />

how plants and animals have adapted to life in the North. Students will participate in a<br />

number of focused short lectures and excursions on topics related to the northern nature.<br />

During the course and excursions, some ecological questions, issues of the northern<br />

renewable nature resources, the relationship of man and nature, as well as certain<br />

environmental questions will be discussed.<br />

Introduction to Northern Fauna / Mr Erkki Mäenpää, Ph. Lic.<br />

Contents<br />

The lecture will be an orientation to the most interesting and important animals in the<br />

Finnish nature, especially of mammal, bird and fish species. Among others the following<br />

themes will be dealt with: Finland as a contact zone of southern, eastern and arctic fauna.<br />

Special features of the fauna of the Baltic Sea. The Fauna in Lapland. The influence of<br />

human activities on the nature.<br />

Visits<br />

A visit to the Zoological Museum, where it is possible to see the species mentioned<br />

during the lecture.<br />

Introduction to Flora / Mr Erkki Mäenpää, Ph. Lic.<br />

Contents<br />

Northern vegetation and plant life.<br />

Visits<br />

A visit to the Botanical Gardens.<br />

Introduction to Northern Geography / Mr Leo Koutaniemi, Ph.D.<br />

Contents<br />

The lesson includes the basics of physical and human geography of Finland.


30 OULANKA FIELD COURSE SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 13-17, 2010<br />

31<br />

C Field Course at the Oulanka Research Station<br />

lectures, 13 hrs; demonstrations and field work, 23 hrs<br />

Staff<br />

Mr Leo Koutaniemi, Ph.D.<br />

Mr Erkki Mäenpää, Ph. Lic.<br />

Mr Thomas Ulich, Ph. D.<br />

Departure:<br />

On Monday, September 13th at 9:00 from Linnanmaa (Saint Luke’s Chapel)<br />

Local buses in Oulanka area on Wed and Thu, agreed separately<br />

Return:<br />

Journey from Oulanka starts on Friday, September 17th after lunch<br />

Evaluation<br />

A logbook containing a brief report of the course and answers to some special questions<br />

given by the teacher.<br />

Monday, September 13th<br />

9:00 The study trip starts from Linnanmaa University Campus. During the<br />

journey the following demonstrations: vegetation; landforms;<br />

the protected mire area of Hirvisuo; some other specialities.<br />

15:00-16:00 Kuusamo town and Bjarmia (a local small pottery), Rukatunturi tourist<br />

center.<br />

17:00 Dinner<br />

Tuesday, September 14th<br />

7:45 – 8:30 Breakfast<br />

9:00 - 12:00 Welcome to Oulanka biological station<br />

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch<br />

Lecture: The climate and physical geography of Finland<br />

13:00 - 17:00 Hiidenlampi nature trail<br />

17:00 Dinner<br />

Rubus chamaemorus, cloudberry<br />

Lakka, hilla, suomuurain<br />

Cloudberries occur naturally throughout<br />

the Northern Hemisphere. They grow<br />

in bogs, marshes and wet meadows<br />

and require sunny exposures in acidic<br />

ground. In Finland the berries are often<br />

eaten with “leipäjuusto”, a local cheese.<br />

Kelo: dead (standing) pine<br />

In Lapland pines grow in hard<br />

conditions. Some of them die slowly,<br />

over decades, becoming kelo trees.<br />

The kelo pines are barkless and have a<br />

silver-gray patina on the surface.<br />

Wednesday, September 15th<br />

7:45 – 8:30 Breakfast<br />

9:00 - 12:00 Lecture: Forest and forestry in Finland, Northern Lights<br />

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch<br />

13:00 - 17:00 Liikasenvaara (a remote village)<br />

17:00 Dinner<br />

Thursday, September 16th<br />

7:45 – 8:30 Breakfast<br />

9:00 - 17:00 One-day study trip to the Juuma area (Paradise of the Kuusamo nature),<br />

Lunch packages<br />

17:00 Dinner<br />

Friday, September 17th<br />

7:45 – 8:30 Breakfast<br />

9:00 - 11:30 Rytisuo nature trail<br />

12:30 - 18:00 Back to <strong>Oulu</strong> via Hautajärvi information center, Kalliovaara pot holes,<br />

Posio (Pentik pottery) and Iso-Syöte (recreation and nature<br />

conservation)<br />

Lunch packages<br />

Drive back to <strong>Oulu</strong>


Contact Information<br />

32 33<br />

<strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> <strong>Programme</strong><br />

http://www.oulu.fi/intl/scandi<br />

Coordinator:<br />

<strong>Scandinavian</strong> <strong>Studies</strong> <strong>Programme</strong><br />

!www.oulu.fi/intl/scandi<br />

Assistant:<br />

Ms Sanna Waris<br />

International Relations<br />

P.O. Box 8000<br />

FI-90014 University of <strong>Oulu</strong><br />

FINLAND<br />

Tel. +358-8-553 4023<br />

Fax. +358-8-553 4040<br />

sanna.waris@oulu.fi<br />

Ms Miia Marttio<br />

Tel. +358-8-553 4046<br />

Fax. +358-8-553 4041<br />

trainee.two@oulu.fi

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