Introduction to Karelian Language and Culture

Study unit is available only in Finnish. Please change the language to Finnish in Peppi and read the description in Finnish.

Upon completion of the course, the student

• knows the main events of Karelian history and how they were significant considering the language
• knows the general outline of the historical stages of the Karelian language, how the dialects have formed and in which the regions they are spoken
• recognises the main characteristics of the Karelian language and can distinguish their various characteristics especially in comparison to the Finnish language
• knows the current status of the Karelian language as an endangered language and knows which methods are being used to revitalise it
• knows the main characteristics of aspects of the Karelian culture

The course develops the following work life skills: (mode of study 1) working in small groups, discussion and interaction skills, understanding spoken content, making notes, grasping large concepts, condensing information into own text; (mode of study 2) work and time management, using sources, reading scientific texts, independent searching of information and source criticism, writing coherent text based on read text, connecting own perspectives to read research data

Generic competences: internationality, sustainability and responsibility, identification and development of expertise, interaction and communication

Time:
Mode of study 1: 1st period of autumn term
Mode of study 2: entire academic year, no appointed submission date. If you wish to complete the course in the summer, arrange the matter with the responsible teacher by the end of May.

Offering data:
Minor students of the Karelian language, open university students, students with the continued right to study, and students with the flexible study rights (JOO)

Campus: Joensuu

Further information:
Teaching languages are Finnish and Karelian