Swedish and Finland-Swedish Culture and Society (OPEN UNI)

5 cr

How long was Finland a part of Sweden and what traces can be found from that time? What is characteristic of the culture in today’s Sweden? In this course, you will get to know the culture and society in both Sweden and Swedish-speaking Finland! The societal structures of Sweden and Swedish-speaking Finland are presented through historical, religious, and cultural aspects, among others. Students will also participate in Swedish traditions and customs. In addition, the course is connected to actual holidays and events in both Sweden and Swedish-speaking Finland.

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Fields

Humanities

Scope

5 cr

Code

AY693690P

What you will learn

Upon completing the course, students will have become familiar with the general aspects of culture, society, religion, and history in Sweden and Swedish-speaking Finland. Students will also be able to discuss and problematise concepts of Swedish and Finland-Swedish identity as well as historical and contemporary cultural phenomena in Sweden and Swedish-speaking Finland. Students will also be able to discuss cultural, religious and social circumstances in present-day Sweden and Swedish Finland from a historical perspective.

Learning material

- Beijar, Kristina, m.fl. 1998: Ett land två språk – den finländska modellen. Esbo: Schildts. - Eriksson, Johan, & Melén, Birgitta, 2020: Sverige på svenska. Samhälle, geografi, traditioner, kultur och vardag. Lund: Folkuniversitetets förlag. - Hellstam, Dagmar, 1995: Sverige på svenska. Lund: Kursverksamheten. s. 56−128, 190−260. - Robertson, Emma, 2021: Sverige – långt ifrån lagom. Svenska institutet. Tillgänglig: https://sharingsweden.se/app/uploads/2021/09/sverigeboken_slutkorr_tryckgodkant.pdf

Additional information

Organiser

Oulun yliopisto

Contact details

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi

Belongs to themes:

Culture and creativity

Society and interaction