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.



Teaching Format

Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars or alternatively own reading and supervision. Instruction is either online or campus-based, as specified for each course offering.

The language of instruction is Finnish.

Grading criteria

Grading criteria (file in Swedish):  Betygskriterier och betygssättning FAB809 pdf, 380.8 kB. (380 Kb)

Assessment

The course is examined on the basis of one written assignment in the form of essay.

The language of examination is Finnish.

Examiner

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.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


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