Finnish Contemporary Literature
The course deals with Finnish contemporary literature in the 21st century and current research with a focus on genres, narrative and narrative structures. It aims to highlight central lines in Finnish and Swedish-Finnish contemporary literature and provides insights into contemporary children's and youth literature in Finnish.
In addition to individual works of fiction, fictional genres and the importance of literature for the reader are also analysed. The course focuses on issues of storytelling, such as the interplay between words and images, and on current themes such as environmental issues and diversity. The course also offers a didactic orientation in how fiction can be used as a resource in the planning of teaching in schools.
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Course structure
Teaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars or alternatively own reading and supervision.
The language of instruction is Finnish.
Instruction is either online or campus-based, as specified for each course offering.
Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of one written assignment in the
form of essay.The language of examination is Finnish.
Examiner
File in Swedish:
Examinatorer för samtliga kurser i finska (210 Kb)
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
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Contact
Study Councellor, Finnish
- Visiting address
Södra huset, house E
Room E 576
Universitetsvägen 10 E
Please contact your Study Counsellor by e-mail.
