Scandinavian Studies Programme - Oulu

Scandinavian Studies
Programme
Syllabus
Fall semester 2010

Scandinavian Studies Programme
Syllabus
Fall semester 2010

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Contents
Dear Scandinavian Studies Student 6
Past Participants in the Programme 8
Information, Rules and Requirements 10
1. Modules 10
2. Study trips and fees 10
3. Grading and Assessment 11
4. Transcripts 11
Guidelines for Written Assignments 12
Sanna Waris
International Relations
June 2010
1 Orientation to Scandinavian Studies 16
A Orientation in Oulu 16
B Survival Finnish 16
2 Geo-Politics and Societies in Scandinavia 18
A Viking Age and the Middle Ages
in Scandinavia and Finland 18
B Political Systems in Finland
and Scandinavia 18
3 Indigenous Cultures of the Polar Region 20
A Sami Culture 20
B Study trip to Lapland 20
4 Cultural Heritage of Scandinavia:
History and Culture 22
A Introduction to Finnish
History and Culture 22
B Music in Scandinavia 23
C Architecture 24
D Study Trip to Helsinki, Stockholm
and Turku 25
5 Finnish and Scandinavian Literature
in Translation 26
A Discussion groups 26
B Lectures 26
6 Nordic Nature and Environment 28
A Human Conditions in the
Circumpolar North 28
B Introductory lectures 29
C Field Course at the Oulanka
Research Station 30
Contact Information 32

Dear Scandinavian Studies
Student,
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This is the syllabus and schedule for the Scandinavian Studies Programme for Fall
semester of 2010. You can study a variety of courses, taught by either our own faculty
lecturers or by visiting teachers. The programme consists of six (6) modules and gives
altogether 32 ECTS credits ( = 16 US credits).
Enjoy your stay in Oulu!
Best wishes,
Sanna Waris
Coordinator of International Programmes
University of Oulu
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Past Participants in the
Programme
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Since the beginning of the Scandinavian Studies Programme in 1993, hundreds of
international students have enrolled in the various courses it has offered. They have come
from the following universities:
AUSTRALIA
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
AUSTRIA
Karl-Franzens Universität Graz
Technische Universität Graz
Universität Salzburg
BELGIUM
Universiteit Gent
Universite de Liege
CANADA
Université de Montréal
University of Saskatchewan
CHINA
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics
CZECH REPUBLIC
Masarykova Univerzita Brno
Technical University Liberec
Charles University
University of West Bohemia
DENMARK
Aalborg Universitet
Syddansk Universitet I Odense
FRANCE
Groupe ESC Troyes
Institut National des Telecom
Universite des Sciences et Technologies
de Lille
Universite de Franche-Comte
Universite D’Artois
GERMANY
Europa-Universität Viadrina
Fachhochschule München
Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität
Katholische Universität Eichstätt
Martin Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Technische Universität Berlin
Technische Universität Chemnitz-Zwickau
Technische Universität Dresden
Universittät Bayreuth
Universität Bielefeld
Universität Bremen
Universität Hamburg
Universität Passau
Universität Ulm
GREAT BRITAIN
University College London
Oxford University
GREECE
University of the Aegean
ITALY
Universitá degli studi di Bologna
Universitá degli studi di Padova
JAPAN
Hokkaido University
Kansai Gaidai University
Osaka University of Foreign Studies
LATVIA
Latvijas Universitáte
LITHUANIA
Klaipéda University
University of Siauliai
Vilnius University
NEW ZEALAND
University of Otago
THE NETHERLANDS
Hogeschool Zeeland
Universiteit Utrecht
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Vrije Universiteit
NORWAY
Universitet I Trondheim
RUSSIA
Karelian State Pedagogian University
Murmansk State Technical University
Northern State Medical University
Petrozavods State University
Yakutsk State University
SINGAPORE
National University of Singapore
SPAIN
Universidad de Valencia
Universidad de Barcelona
Universidad de Malaga
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
SWEDEN
Umeå Universitet
TURKEY
Dokuz Eylül Universitesi
Yeditepe Universitesi
USA
Alfred University
Asbury College
Bates College
Butler University
Clemson University
East Carolina University
Michigan Technological University
Montana State University
New Mexico State University
North Carolina A&T State University
Otterbein College
San Jose State University
Skidmore College
Southeast Missouri State University
State University of New York at Buffalo
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University at Albany
University of California Santa Barbara
University of Idaho
University of Maryland
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
University of North Dakota
University of Northern Colorado
Washington College
West Virginia University
Western Carolina University
Williamette University
Wittenber University

Information, Rules and
Requirements
10 N.B. To participate in all the three study be sent to the teachers by email. In some 11
trips you need to take modules:
cases you can turn in assignments at the
> 2 Geo-politics and Societies in
International Office, KE 1151.
Scandinavia;
Remember the deadlines. Failure to
> 3 Indigenous Cultures of the Polar hand in an assignment by the due date,
Region;
> 4 Cultural Hertage in Scandinavia:
History and Culture
> 5 Finnish and Scandinavian Literature in
Translation and
> 6 Nordic Nature and Environment.
1. Modules
The Scandinavian Studies Programme has
a module structure, which means that you
earn credits for completed modules. Modules
are the entities marked with numbers 1-6.
Each module is worth 6 ECTS / 3 US credits
(exception Module 1, which contains only
Survival Finnish course worth 2 ECTS / 1 US
credit). To get credit, you need to take all of
the classes marked under a module title.
Participation in lectures is required. If
you fail to attend the lectures, please discuss
extra assignments with the lecturer.
The notice board in the hallway to the
International Office and e-mail are the main
information channels. In order to receive all
relevant information about the programme,
please use your University of Oulu address
and make sure to subscribe to the Exchange
mailing list.
2. Study trips and fees
In order to be considered full time
Scandinavian Studies student and to
participate in any of the study trips you need
to take the minimum of four (4) full modules
in the programme. Please, note: Module 1
(Survival Finnish) does not count as a full
module!
In other words, if you are not taking
at least 4 full modules and do not take all
classes in the module relating to a particular
study trip, you cannot participate in the
study trip.
There is a separate fee for each study
trip. The fee will be collected before each
study trip.
1. Field Course at the Oulanka Research
Station, 40 euros.
• In module 6, Nordic Nature and
Environment.
• To participate you need to take modules
> 6 Nordic Nature and Environment and
> three other modules.
2. Study trip to Turku, Stockholm
(Sweden) and Helsinki, 60 euros.
• In module 4, Cultural Heritage in
Scandinavia: History and Culture.
• To participate you need to take modules
>2 Geo-politics and Societies in
Scandinavia;
> 4 Cultural Heritage in Scandinavia:
History and Culture
> 5 Finnish and Scandinavian Literature
in Translation and
> one other module.
3. Study trip to Lapland, 50 euros.
• In module 3, Indigenous Cultures of the
Polar Region.
• To take part, you need to take modules
> 3 Indigenous Cultures of the Polar
Region and
> three other modules
3. Grading and Assessment
Your grades will be given according to
classroom performance, assignments, tests
and/or examinations. Grades for modules
are numerical on a scale 1-5 (5 is the best
grade). Grade for each module is the average
of the grades received for the individual
courses of that particular module.
Grades
Finnish ECTS U.S.
5 A A
4 B A-
3 C B
2 D C
1 E D
Fail F/FX F
Lecturers will let you know in the
beginning of a course how you will be
assessed. An examination in a classroom is
one possibility but there are plenty of other
alternatives: essays to be written at home,
group examinations, group discussions,
presentations, journals, or any combination
of these.
Many courses have only one final
examination at the end of the course. In
many cases the weight of the assessment
lies on the final examination alone. After the
examination, the lecturer has a three weeks
time limit for delivering the grades for the
course.
You need to complete all required
assignments to pass a course. The essays
and other written assignments are usually to
except for reasons of sickness, injury or other
exceptional circumstances, may affect the
grade.
Once the grades have been delivered, you
will find the exam results on the notice board
in the hallway to the International Office. You
can also check your results in Weboodi at
https://weboodi.oulu.fi/oodi/.
4. Transcripts
Transcripts (in English) will be sent to
you (European students) or to your home
university’s international office. Please note
that transcripts will be sent out after the end
of the Autumn semester, i.e. in January. If you
leave earlier and need to submit a transcript
to your home institution, please ask for a
transcript at least one week in advance.
N.B. If you need a new, original transcript
after graduating from your home university
when you are applying to a graduate school,
we charge 25 euros + postage for its delivery.
Check your GRADES in Weboodi
!https://weboodi.oulu.fi/oodi/

Guidelines for Written
Assignments
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Table of Contents lists the numbers of the individual sections of the paper according to
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
number of the page in the paper on which these are found.
Following pages
Avoid too many grades of subheading; one grade (e.g. 1.1.) will be sufficient for most
Scandinavian Studies papers. Type headings on a separate line.
The following are some general notes on what will be expected of you when writing a
paper. Before you begin writing, always find out if the lecturer has any special requirements
for you to follow.
Strive to put your thoughts on paper in as logical, precise and easily understandable
a way as possible: formulate ideas, analyse issues, bring additional points of view, raise
questions. Focus on certain aspects; you do not have to cover everything. Focus on relevant
information: comment, critisize, lay arguments, be thorough and thoughtful.
Remember to turn in your paper on its due-date. If you need extra time, discuss the
issue with the lecturer well in advance. The decision on additional time is his/hers alone.
Assignments that are returned late without a valid excuse can be graded as fail. The lecturer
will inform you about the deadline as well as the length of an assignment.
Type your paper on one side only of A4 paper. The type-script should be one-and-ahalf-spaced
except for the the list of sources (which may be single-spaced to save space).
There should be adequate margins - preferably 2.5 cm at the right and at the foot. Leave
extra space between paragraphs (do not indent the first line). Try to avoid “empty headings”
(headings which are followed by a subheading) or writing paragraphs which are too short.
Remember to add page numbers.
Check the layout, paragraphs and punctuation, and see to it that quotations are accurate
before handing in a paper. Check all numbering to see that no pages, tables, etc. are missing
or incorrectly numbered.
No handwritten papers are accepted! The essays should be sent directly to the teacher
by email.
The formula of a paper is as follows:
First page: Title page
- Title of the paper in the middle of the page
- at the right corner at the bottom of the page list
Name
Date (dd.mm.yyyyy)
Name of the course
Scandinavian Studies
University of Oulu
Introduction
State briefly at least what you studied, how you studied it, and why it was worth studying.
Set down the thesis or hypothesis which guided your research, i.e. say clearly what it is that
you want to convince your reader of.
In the sections/chapters after the Introduction present the reader your method of study
and the findings of your analysis.
Use footnotes when referring to sources other than yourself. Remember to use your own
words instead of just repeating the sources.
(Surname 2002: 134-142.)
Quotations should be marked off from the text by double ”quotation marks”. Longer
quotations are broken off from the text and indented (single-spaced; no quotation marks
needed).
You need to sum up the paper in your conclusion. This is a good place to summarise the
main ways in which your study supports the thesis which you stated in your introduction.
You might also wish to consider how valid your findings are, if they have any practical
applications, any weaknesses you discovered in your study, what work remains to be done
in the area you studied, and/or the like.
Appendix/appendices (optional): It is sometimes convenient to present material which you
cannot discuss in full in the body of your paper in one or more (numbered) appendices. If,
for example, you discussed several sentences from a newspaper article in the body of your
paper, you may wish to include the entire article as an appendix.
Last page: List of sources. If you entitle this section Bibliography, you may list any source you
actually made use of in your study. You must list all of the sources to which you refer in the
body of your paper. If you call this section Works Cited or References, you may only refer
to those sources you have actually mentioned in the body of your paper. List your sources
in alphabetical order.
Surname, Given Name 2002: Title. Publisher: City.

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Contents
1. Introduction 1
2. First Chapter 2
2.1. 2
2.2. 4
TITLE
Firstname Lastname
XX.XX.XXXX
Course
Scandinavian Studies
University of Oulu
1. Introduction
Pari, Cupplicieniu sus nium imenestiu que nes morterum mum
vivil huidem di pl. Ex mo hoctatatus, vid fatientrae tementia rem et
quonscreto ego nem nonsus cae in temenat vigil vilius? Ifectortilin
suliceri, us ips, fure ad sultimanteme aur auristus vivirte tem terehebus
vivivast audepop ublis, vitam publius haedem ad iam igit efac
furniquam inat am condiemum ocaster fenina, quam.
Si int, C. Iquon tastratien perfenam orum estraPes inc rent, nonium
ne consuppl. Poptime ndamenic rei tat. Opimiln eracienin vis, nihicat
iaelut dius, noculiuro, que aus stem hum hoc, que forte quam,
diissultil horum uractum venducipio con num comacion testrunum
imus? Ahae, novem avehenemqua ius, nitiam firit, nicauda mquonsu.
2. First Chapter
Vaginatuam, quam, conequam te consciam ia nox mo ia simperesil
cum rei intilic ret Castius confecu ppliusc esendep erfecesil te
nihinclatia? Gulibere nontiliquam am abunt.Vatia nostrio, moverebemod
con Etrorei publii sena, con achilneque consuam potili et;
nesin demus avemum publica ucienares is.
Sources
Surname, Given Name 2002: Title. Publisher: City.
Surname, Given Name 2002: Title. Publisher: City.
Surname, Given Name 2002: Title. Publisher: City.
Surname, Given Name 2002: Title. Publisher: City.
Surname, Given Name 2002: Title. Publisher: City.
2. 1. First Subheading
Inarimus ad consimus? O tanduc ficut rei sus aperum, cultors ulica;
num efac tum. Tes in terore condion sultus, cotis.Lut ficastur lina
vero condum macem ingulem eribus loc, sentis caestrum re prae aucivirmis
molicae nox nium et viri, condum virmihicum ores bonsum
egina, quam. Maximihilnem dem iamquam me publicatem, meneniu
University Main Library, one of the places to search for
books, journals and other information sources for your
course assignments.

1 Orientation to
Scandinavian Studies
16 Requirements
17
To pass the course, students must attend class on a regular basis, complete home work
assignments and pass a written exam at the end of the course. Exam, evaluation: 1-5.
Study Material will be provided during the course.
A Orientation in Oulu
Staff
Ms Ulla Alanko and Ms Sanna Heikkinen
ulla.alanko@oulu.fi, sanna.heikkinen@oulu.fi
Aims
To introduce exchange students to Finnish academic system, to the University of Oulu and
to inform how to prepare for an exchange period in Oulu.
Content
Information on cultural adaptation, on Finnish academic system and university’s services for
international students. Registration and housing matters. For programme information see
www.oulu.fi/intl/
Material
Exchange student folder and material will be handed out during orientation.
B Survival Finnish
2 ECTS / 1 US cr, 900017Y
lectures and tutoring, 30 hrs
Staff
Ms Niina Sarajärvi
niina.sarajarvi@oulu.fi
Aims
This is an introductory course which aims to help students to cope with the most common
everyday situations in Finnish.
Content
During the course, students learn some useful everyday phrases, some general features of
the vocabulary and grammar, and the main principles of pronunciation.

2 Geo-Politics and
Societies in Scandinavia
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I Introduction
Introduction to the topic and the aspects of the course. Scandinavia and the
Nordic countries, a short political history of Finland and Scandinavia
6 ECTS / 3 US cr, 683701P
II Structures of Democracy
Insight to the elements and governing factions of the republics and monarchies,
the role of the heads of state, parliament and government
III Decisions for Common Future – Drawing The Red Line
Voting, elections, and other ways of influencing common future in the Nordic
countries
A Viking Age and the Middle Ages in Scandinavia and Finland
lectures and exam, 20 hrs
Staff
Mr Harri Hihnala, B.A.
hhihnala@mail.student.oulu.fi
Contents
This course provides a general picture of the Viking Age and the Middle Ages both in
the Scandinavian countries and in Finland. The course aims to look at the Viking Age
connections of the Scandinavia with the wider world, how Scandinavian state formation
process began in the early Middle Ages, general picture of the Northern Crusades and to
show how Finland became part of Scandinavian(Nordic) countries when it was gradually
annexed to Sweden.
B Political Systems in Finland and Scandinavia
lectures and exam, 18 hrs
Staff
Mr Tapio Palomaa, M.A.
tapio.palomaa@gmail.com
Contents
The aim of this course is to provide the participants with basic information concerning
the political systems of Finland and the Scandinavian countries. Various aspects of the
political life will be dealt with and comparisons will be made to other European and North
American countries. After the course, the students should be able to discuss whether or
not Finnish and Scandinavian societies differ markedly from other countries as a result of
their political systems.
IV The Nordic Welfare State – The Rise and Fall of An Impossible System?
The basis of the states which look after the citizens from cradle to grave, and
the recent crises
V “Ladies First, Even Onto Lakes with Thin Ice!”
Equality between sexes. Development of the women’s rights in Nordic countries
– an example to be followed by others?
VI From Driftwoods to Global Players
The foreign policy of the Nordic countries in the 20th
century, through the world wars and cold war to the age
of globalisation
VII From Nordic Co-operation to The Age of European Union
Defence and future role of the Nordic countries in Europe.
The future of the European single market or in the united
states of Europe.
VIII Synopsis of the Course
Short summary of the course including final analysis of
the unique (?) aspects of the Nordic countries
Evaluation
Written exam, numerical assessment 1-5.

3 Indigenous Cultures of
the Polar Region
20 7. Education
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Education of the Sami from the past to the present.
6 ECTS / 3 US cr, 683702P
8. Study trip to Sami area.
An introduction to the Sami area in Finland and Norway.
Evaluation
Continuous assessment at the lectures and during study trip.
Essay, numerical assessment 1-5.
A Sami Culture
lectures, 16 hrs
B Study trip to Lapland
November 23-27, 2009
instruction, 20 hrs
Staff
Mr Joni Saijets
jonisaij@paju.oulu.fi
Visiting lecturers during study trip
Contents
1. Who are the Sami?
Traditonal and modern views on the origin of the Sami.
2. Contemporary Sami society
The living areas of the Sami, size of population and the Sami languages.
3. Livelihoods
Reindeer herding and other Sami livelihoods. Past and present.
4. Sami traditional culture
Material and mental culture: shamanism and Christianity. Traditional Sami healing and the
relation of the Sami to nature.
5. Modern Sami culture
Sami literature, music, theatre and pictorial arts. Sami activities in using mass media: radio,
TV and newspapers.
6. Identity of the Sami
What are the views of the outsiders upon Sami identity, and more importantly how do the
Sami themselves form their identity in a changing world.
The ancestral lands of the Sami people
span across Norway, Sweden, Finland and
Russia. Many years of forced assimilation
in these countries makes it difficult to
estimate the numbers of Sami. The best
known livelihood is reindeer herding.
Today, many Sami lead modern
lives in the cities inside and
outside the traditional
Sami area. The authorities
of Norway, Sweden
and Finland are now
making an effort to
build up Sami cultural
institutions and promote
Sami culture and
language. February 6
is recognized as Sami
National Day. In
Finland, the Giellagas
Institute at the
University of Oulu
was founded in 2001,
with a special, national
task set by the Ministry of
Education to deliver and
carry out university level
education and research in Sami
Studies.

4 Cultural Heritage in
Scandinavia: History and
Culture
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6 ECTS / 3 US cr, 683703P
A Introduction to Finnish History and Culture, History of Oulu
lectures, 22 + 8 hrs
B Music in Scandinavia
lectures, 16 hrs
Staff
Ms Laura-Maaria Ronimus, M.A.
lauraronimus@gmail.com
Contents
Outstanding aspects of Scandinavian classical, folk and pop music with emphasis on Finland.
Besides individual genius, attention will be paid to historical developments and intercultural
influence. CD and video selections.
1 Introduction to Scandinavian Music: An outline of the history of Scandinavian music
Staff
Ms Sanna Pusula, B.A.
sannapus@gmail.com
Contents
A survey course of Finnish history from the Middle Ages to the present. How Finland and
Finns have seen themselves as a part of Scandinavian culture.
Lecture Topics
I Introduction
II Finland in the Middle Ages
III Finland under Swedish Reign
IV The Grand Duchy of Finland: the age of autonomy under the Russian rule
V National Awakening in Finland in the 19th and 20th Century
VI Independent Finland: nation splits in half, the Finnish Civil War
VII Finland at War
VIII Culture in the 50’s and the emergence of the welfare state
IX Post-war politics
X Finns and the Sauna etc.
XI-XIV History of Oulu
Questions always welcomed on any subject!
Evaluation
Continuous assessment at the lectures.
Presentation and exam, numerical assessment 1-5.
2-3 Oral Tradition and folk music: A look in the past and present: music and the Kalevala.
Traditional instruments, songs and dances. Music of the Sami people.
4-5 Art Music and Modern Movement: An investigation into Finnish art music; Sibelius and the
Kalevala. Trends within Scandinavian musical modernism.
6-8 Close to People’s Hearts – The Folk Revival and Popular Music: View of Finnish popular
music.
Required reading
Handouts will be provided
Evaluation
A three-page take-home essay on a course-related topic, pass/fail
C Architecture
lectures, 6 hrs
Staff
Mr Petri Vuojala, Ph.D.
petri.vuojala@oulu.fi
Contents
1. Turku
This lecture focuses on Turku, the old capital of Finland, which was demolished by the great
fire of 1827. The presentation discusses history of Turku before and after the fire. It includes
also two most important medieval monuments of Finland, Turku castle and cathedral. New
examples date back to 1920´s Classicism, the architecture of Erik Bryggman.
Suggested reading:
Nikula Riitta: Architecture and Landscape, The Building of Finland.

24 Helander, Vilhelm: Modern Architecture in Finland.
25
Poole, Scott: The New Finnish Architecture.
Richards, J.M: 800 Years of Finnish Architecture.
Salokorpi, Asko: Modern Architecture in Finland.
Contents
During the study trip we will have on-location lectures and presentations on the
architecture and the cultural history of the cities.
For more in-depth information:
The Museum Of Finnish Architecture (ed.): Nordic Classicism 1910-30
Tuomi, Ritva: On Search for National Style
Chris-Janer, Albert: Eliel Saarinen
Porphyrios, Demetrios: Sources of Modern Eclecticism: Studies on Alvar Aalto.
Quantrill, Malcolm: Alvar Aalto, A Critical Study.
2. Stockholm
This lecture focuses on the history of the City of Stockholm. Starting from the Middle
Ages, the early emergence of the Capital of the Baltic will be studied. The layout of the city
as well as the most important historical monuments (castles, palaces, churches and parks)
are considered. The time span of the study will be between 13th and 18th centuries, out of
which the emphasis will be on Era of Greatness (17th C).
Suggested reading:
Andersson, Henrik & Bedoire, Fredric: Swedish Architecture, Drawings 1640-1970:
Introduction.
Cruickshank, D. (ed.): Erik Gunnar Asplund.
3. “Helsinki, European Capital in Making”
This lecture discusses the growth of Helsinki as capital of Finland from 1812 to the Present
day, emphasizing especially the periods of neo-classicism/empire, neo-renaissance and art
nouveau styles. Examples include works by world famous architects Eliel Saarinen and Alvar
Aalto.
Suggested reading:
As above regarding Turku
Important things to remember before the trip:
• Trip fee of 60 € is collected from all the participants. The fee covers some of the meals,
some museum visit tickets etc.
• Required travel documents are personal ID cards or passports. Please check with the
study trip leader for more information on travel documents.
• Make sure you have a well covering traveller’s insurance!
Also important:
• Remember to respect the local traditions and customs. You are not only representing
your own country but also University of Oulu.
• There are different types of speakers/lecturers during the trip.
• Pay careful attention to what they speak about and remember that asking questions is
always allowed.
Two separate info meetings will take place the trip (see Schedule). During the meeting all
students will receive a trip schedule and also further information on minor costs and on
how to prepare for the trip in general.
Fresco by Akseli Gallen-Kallela in the
National Museum of Finland, one of the
Cultural Heritage Study Trip destinations
Evaluation
Continuous assessment at the lectures,
an essay on a selected topic reflecting experiences from Cultural Heritage study trip (part
D), numerical assessment 1-5.
D Study Trip to Helsinki, Stockholm (Sweden) and Turku
October 18-122, 2010
Staff
Study trip leader
Ms Maria Nikkilä
marianik@mail.student.oulu.fi
Cultural Heritage Study Trip in Gamla Stan, Stockholm

5 Finnish and Scandinavian
Literature in Translation
26 Södergran, Edith: Love and Solitude. Selected Poems 1916-1923
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Tikkanen, Märta: The Manrape (1975)
Waltari, Mika: The Egyptian (1945)
A Discussion groups
12 hrs
B Lectures
20 hrs
Discussions and lectures
6 ECTS / 3 US cr, 683704P
Staff
Ms Salla Herrala, M.A.
sallaherrala@hotmail.com
Contents
This is an introductory course providing insights into Scandinavian literature. The course
consists of lectures (22 h) and discussions (10 h) which take place in a web-based
learning environment. Lectures and web-based exercises all focus on discussion and active
participation. The course provides general knowledge of Scandinavian literature and the
most acknowledged authors of the 19th and 20th centuries. The emphasis of the course will
be on Finnish aspects to Scandinavian literature.
List of recommended books (selected items will be read during the class):
Andersen, Hans Christian: Tales and Stories of H.C.Andersen (1862-74)
Blixen, Karen: (Isak Dinesen) Seven Gothic Tales (1934)
Collett, Camilla: The District Governor’s Daughter (1854-55)
Hamsun, Knut: Hunger (1890)
Høeg, Peter: Smilla’s Sense of Snow (1992)
Ibsen, Henrik: Doll’s House (1879)
Idström, Annika: My Brother Sebastian (1985)
Kallas, Aino: Wolf’s Bride (1928)
Kivi, Aleksis: Seven Brothers (1870)
Lagerqvist, Pär: The Dwarf (1944)
Liksom, Rosa: One Night Stands (1990)
Linna, Väinö: The Unknown Soldier (1954)
Lindgren, Astrid: The Brothers Lionheart (1973)
von Schoultz, Solveign: Poems (1940-1980)
Sillanpää, Frans Emil: Meek Heritage (1919)
Strindberg, August: Miss Julie (1888)
Suggested reading:
Laitinen: Literature of Finland - An Outline
Gustafson: Six Scandinavian Novelists
Algulin: A History of Swedish Literature
Zuck: Dictionary of Scandinavian Literature
Scholes & Klaus: Elements of Poetry
Stanton: An Introduction to Fiction
Righter: Myth and Literature
Stern: On Realism
Selden: Practising Theory and Reading Literature
Booth: The Rhetoric of Fiction
Evaluation
Active participation, seminar work and an essay, numerical assessment 1-5

6 Nordic Nature and
Environment
28 B Introductory lectures
29
9 hrs
These lessons will be given during Field Course at Oulanka Research Station
6 ECTS / 3 US cr, 683705P
Staff
Mr Leo Koutaniemi, Ph.D.
Mr Erkki Mäenpää, Ph. Lic.
A Human Conditions in the Circumpolar North
lectures, 10 hrs
Staff
Mr Leo Koutaniemi, leo.koutaniemi@oulu.fi
Mr Erkki Mäenpää, Ph. Lic. , ekimaenpaa@yahoo.com
Contents
The lectures consist of three entities:
1) Physical characteristics of the arctic and sub-arctic North.
2) Possibilities, restrictions and challenges of human activity in the Old World.
3) Possibilities, restrictions and challenges of human activity in the New World.
Some special questions (e.g. Barents, seal hunting) will be touched.
Suggested reading:
Economic geography and structure of the Russian territories of the Barents region. Arctic
Centre Reports 31.
The polar regions – a political geography. Sanjay Chaturvedi.
Living Arctic. Hugh Brody.
Evaluation:
Exam (or corresponding assignment).
Contents
The course, including a study trip to the Oulanka Biological Station, will provide an
overview of Scandinavian and Finnish nature with forests, peatlands, streams and
lakes. Finland’s nature, as a part of the circumpolar and polar nature kingdom, offers a
landscape with much diversity. It also plays an important role in learning to understand
how plants and animals have adapted to life in the North. Students will participate in a
number of focused short lectures and excursions on topics related to the northern nature.
During the course and excursions, some ecological questions, issues of the northern
renewable nature resources, the relationship of man and nature, as well as certain
environmental questions will be discussed.
Introduction to Northern Fauna / Mr Erkki Mäenpää, Ph. Lic.
Contents
The lecture will be an orientation to the most interesting and important animals in the
Finnish nature, especially of mammal, bird and fish species. Among others the following
themes will be dealt with: Finland as a contact zone of southern, eastern and arctic fauna.
Special features of the fauna of the Baltic Sea. The Fauna in Lapland. The influence of
human activities on the nature.
Visits
A visit to the Zoological Museum, where it is possible to see the species mentioned
during the lecture.
Introduction to Flora / Mr Erkki Mäenpää, Ph. Lic.
Contents
Northern vegetation and plant life.
Visits
A visit to the Botanical Gardens.
Introduction to Northern Geography / Mr Leo Koutaniemi, Ph.D.
Contents
The lesson includes the basics of physical and human geography of Finland.

30 OULANKA FIELD COURSE SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 13-17, 2010
31
C Field Course at the Oulanka Research Station
lectures, 13 hrs; demonstrations and field work, 23 hrs
Staff
Mr Leo Koutaniemi, Ph.D.
Mr Erkki Mäenpää, Ph. Lic.
Mr Thomas Ulich, Ph. D.
Departure:
On Monday, September 13th at 9:00 from Linnanmaa (Saint Luke’s Chapel)
Local buses in Oulanka area on Wed and Thu, agreed separately
Return:
Journey from Oulanka starts on Friday, September 17th after lunch
Evaluation
A logbook containing a brief report of the course and answers to some special questions
given by the teacher.
Monday, September 13th
9:00 The study trip starts from Linnanmaa University Campus. During the
journey the following demonstrations: vegetation; landforms;
the protected mire area of Hirvisuo; some other specialities.
15:00-16:00 Kuusamo town and Bjarmia (a local small pottery), Rukatunturi tourist
center.
17:00 Dinner
Tuesday, September 14th
7:45 – 8:30 Breakfast
9:00 - 12:00 Welcome to Oulanka biological station
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
Lecture: The climate and physical geography of Finland
13:00 - 17:00 Hiidenlampi nature trail
17:00 Dinner
Rubus chamaemorus, cloudberry
Lakka, hilla, suomuurain
Cloudberries occur naturally throughout
the Northern Hemisphere. They grow
in bogs, marshes and wet meadows
and require sunny exposures in acidic
ground. In Finland the berries are often
eaten with “leipäjuusto”, a local cheese.
Kelo: dead (standing) pine
In Lapland pines grow in hard
conditions. Some of them die slowly,
over decades, becoming kelo trees.
The kelo pines are barkless and have a
silver-gray patina on the surface.
Wednesday, September 15th
7:45 – 8:30 Breakfast
9:00 - 12:00 Lecture: Forest and forestry in Finland, Northern Lights
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 17:00 Liikasenvaara (a remote village)
17:00 Dinner
Thursday, September 16th
7:45 – 8:30 Breakfast
9:00 - 17:00 One-day study trip to the Juuma area (Paradise of the Kuusamo nature),
Lunch packages
17:00 Dinner
Friday, September 17th
7:45 – 8:30 Breakfast
9:00 - 11:30 Rytisuo nature trail
12:30 - 18:00 Back to Oulu via Hautajärvi information center, Kalliovaara pot holes,
Posio (Pentik pottery) and Iso-Syöte (recreation and nature
conservation)
Lunch packages
Drive back to Oulu

Contact Information
32 33
Scandinavian Studies Programme
http://www.oulu.fi/intl/scandi
Coordinator:
Scandinavian Studies Programme
!www.oulu.fi/intl/scandi
Assistant:
Ms Sanna Waris
International Relations
P.O. Box 8000
FI-90014 University of Oulu
FINLAND
Tel. +358-8-553 4023
Fax. +358-8-553 4040
sanna.waris@oulu.fi
Ms Miia Marttio
Tel. +358-8-553 4046
Fax. +358-8-553 4041
trainee.two@oulu.fi