Political history of the Finnish Society

From

14.8.2025

5 cr

Intermediate studies

The course examines the political history of Finnish society from the beginning of the 19th century to the present day. The course gives students an overview of the long development trends of Finnish society and the turning points of history. The course examines the nation’s formation, the relations between the state and civil society, civic movements and political parties, and the struggles for social power.

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Political history of the Finnish Society, . period

Contact teaching

Suomalaisen yhteiskunnan poliittinen historia, Akvaariotentti

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Fields

Social sciences

Scope

5 cr

Code

YKP-242

After completing the course, the student has a clear picture of the changes in Finnish society in the 19th and 20th centuries and its key themes and developments. They understand the functioning of the state and the role of citizens and their groups in the formation of the political system. They understand the forms and contents of social struggle. Students are able to compare Finnish society to other countries.

Jussila, O, Hentilä, S & Nevakivi, J 2009. Suomen poliittinen historia 1809–2009. Helsinki: W. Söderström.

Mickelsson, Rauli 2015. Suomen puolueet: Vapauden ajasta maailmantuskaan Tampere: Vastapaino.

Alapuro, Risto 1995. Suomen synty paikallisena ilmiönä. Helsinki: Hanki ja jää.

Kivimäki, Ville & Hytönen, Kirsi-Maria (toim.) 2016. Rauhaton rauha: suomalaiset ja sodan päättyminen 1944–1950. Tampere: Vastapaino.

Timing

Period 1

Completion methods

a) The course is implemented as contact and/or online teaching, including literature and assignments (students of the Study Track in Political History).

b) Independent written assignments under supervision

c) A book examination

Annual completion methods will be specified in the teaching programme.

Assessment practices and criteria

All completed components will be taken into account in assessment, while self-assessment is promoted.

Organiser

Helsingin yliopisto

Contact details

avoin-student@helsinki.fi

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