Northern Cultural History (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- distinguish disciplinary traditions of Finnish cultural history, with special emphasis on contemporary Finnish New Cultural History and Northern cultural history, and its methodological questions
- distinguish special features and challenges of Northern cultural history and cultural history of Sámi people as a part of larger context of cultural history.

Execution methods

Independent studying and a literature exam or an essay based on the required literature and supplementary reading. One of the following sets of books/articles are to be read for the exam. The exam literature also serves as subsidiary reading for the essay. Possible substituting lecture series will be announced in Peppi.

Accomplishment methods

Independent study attainment.

Content

Viewpoints on Northern history, people and society, culture, art and religion.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient and satisfactory (1-2): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good and very good (3-4): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify. The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.

Qualifications

No previous studies required.

Further information

Opintojaksolla on kaksi keskenään vaihtoehtoista suoritustapaa:
- Kirjapaketit (läpi lukuvuoden) tai
- Keväällä 2022 dosentti, professori Veli-Pekka Lehtolan pitämät luennot + kirjallisuus

Lehtolan luennot painottuvat saamentutkimukseen.
Kirjapaketit painottuvat laajemmin pohjoiseen kulttuurihistoriaan.

Tähän kohtaan ilmoittautumalla ilmoittaudut suorittamaan kurssin luentokurssina.

Veli-Pekka Lehtola luennoi ma 21.2. ja ti 22.2. Luennot pidetään Zoomissa. Luentolinkin saa Tiina Harjumaalta sekä Moodle-työtilasta "Kulttuurihistorian perusopinnot 2021–2022".