English version published 2007-03-06 15.46.55

Study units and instruction

Study unit Basic Studies in Social Science History

In Finnish: Perusopinnot - Yhteiskuntahistoria/760007

Basic Studies in Social Science History

Code 760007
Credits: 25 , Credit Units: 15

Subordinate units

Study unit 1. Introduction to Social Science History

In Finnish: 1. Yhteiskuntahistorian johdantokurssi (3 op/2 ov)/760000

1. Introduction to Social Science History

Code 760000
Credits: 3 , Credit Units: 2

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination

Preregistration by email ten days in advance to hanna.kuusi(at)helsinki.fi. Faculty examination dates 2006-2007: 23.9., 21.10., 25.11., 27.1., 24.2., 24.3., 28.4.

Literature

  • J. L. Anderson: Explaining Long-Term Economic Change
  • J. Tosh: Pursuit of History (2. ed.)
  • Peter Burke (ed.): New Perspectives on Historical Writing

Study unit 2. The Global Economy

In Finnish: 2. Globaali talous (4 op/2,5 ov)/760009

2. The Global Economy

Code 760009
Credits: 4 , Credit Units: 2,5

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination

Literature

  • Rondo Cameron: Concise Economic History of the World from Paleolithic Times to the Present
  • Immanuel Wallerstein: Historical Capitalism and Capitalist Civilisation (pages 1-110)
  • Ojala J., Eloranta J. & Jalava J. (eds): The Road to Prosperity. An Economic History of Finland, pages 33-63, 127-163 and 285-313. (These three articles are available for copying in the office of economic and social history).

Literature examinations

Study unit 3. Social Structures and Living Conditions

In Finnish: 3. Yhteiskunnan rakenteet ja elinolot (4 op/2,5 ov)/760010

3. Social Structures and Living Conditions

Code 760010
Credits: 4 , Credit Units: 2,5

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination

Literature

  • Peter N. Stearns & Herrick Chapman: European Society in Upheaval. Social history since 1750
  • Marjatta Rahikainen (ed.): Austerity and Prosperity – Perspectives on Finnish Society

Literature examinations

Study unit 4. Power, Politics and Citizenship

In Finnish: 4. Valta, politiikka ja kansalainen (4 op/2,5 ov)/760011

4. Power, Politics and Citizenship

Code 760011
Credits: 4 , Credit Units: 2,5

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination

Literature

  • Barbara Caine & Glenda Sluga: Gendering European History 1780–1920
  • Osmo Jussila, Seppo Hentilä & Jukka Nevakivi: From Grand Duchy to a Modern State. Finland’s Political History 1809–1999
  • Heikki Mikkeli: Europe as an Idea and Identity

Literature examinations

Study unit 5. World Politics

In Finnish: 5. Maailmanpolitiikka (4 op/2,5 ov)/760012

5. World Politics

Code 760012
Credits: 4 , Credit Units: 2,5

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination

Literature

  • Eric Hobsbawm: The Age of Extremes

Either

  • H.L. Wesseling: The European Colonial Empires 1815–1919

or

  • Marc Ferro: Colonization: A Global History

Literature examinations

Study unit 6. Practicum for Major Subject Students

In Finnish: 6. Pääaineopiskelijoiden praktikum(6 op/4 ov)/760013

6. Practicum for Major Subject Students

Code 760013
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination

Study unit 6. Optional Studies for Minor Subject Students

In Finnish: 6. Sivuaineopiskelijoiden valinnaiset opinnot (6 op/4 ov)/760014

6. Optional Studies for Minor Subject Students

Code 760014
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Mode of assesment:

Optional courses arranged by the Department of Social Science History.

Superordinate Units

Courses

Courses in English

Nationalism in the Balkans (3-5cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3-5 Credits (study weeks) 2-3

Teachers

D.Soc.Sc. Katalin Miklossy (organiser) E-mail katalin.miklossy@helsinki.fi

Time and location

23.1.2007 - 1.3.2007

Tuesdays 10-12, Bulevardi 18, 2nd Floor, Seminar Room 3, Thursdays 10-12, Mariankatu 11, 2nd Floor, Lecture Hall 8

NOTICE: link to pre-registration form can be found in the course website: http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/english/ecebb/ecebb_coursedescriptions/nationalism_balkans.htm

The course is organised by the Aleksanteri Institute, in co-operation with the Department of Social Science History and the Department of Slavonic and Baltic Languages and Cultures in a framework of East Central European, Balkan and Baltic Studies (ECEBB) study programme.

Inquiries concerning the content: Katalin Miklóssy, Teacher-in-charge katalin.miklossy [at] helsinki.fi

Practical details: Minna Anttila, ECEBB Coordinator minna.anttila [at] helsinki.fi

Content

The course is based on a multidisciplinary approach where scholars of history, political science and cultural studies shall provide their analysis of the phenomenon, nationalism in the Balkans.

The main purpose is to offer a multileveled perception about this complex subject by investigating its emergence and characteristics and situating it into a wider historical-spatial framework.

Thematically we study the region, peace by peace, and discuss the specific and also the general features of the problem.

Topics, lecturers and the schedule:

Tue 23.1. Markko Lehti: Introduction: nationalism in the Balkans

Thu 25.1. Markko Lehti: Construction of the Balkans

Tue 30.1. Katalin Miklóssy: Eastern Balkans: Romania

Thu 1.2. Tanja Tamminen: Western Balkans

Tue 6.2. Pilvi Torsti: Bosnia-Hertsegovina

Thu 8.2. Minna Rasku: To Whom belongs Macedonia?

Tue 13.2. Juhani Nuorluoto: Croatia

Thu 15.2. Jouni Järvinen: Serbia and Montenegro

Tue 20.2. Tanja Tamminen: Kosovo and Voivodina

Thu 22.2. Tanja Tamminen: Bulgaria

Tue 27.2.Yrjö Lautela: Slovenia

Thu 1.3. Rada Boric: Conclusion

Course work and forms of study

Series of 12 lectures + thematic seminar

3 ECTS credits / 2 old credits: following the lectures, keeping a diary of the lectures according to the special guidelines of the course-organiser, preparing a short course work of (7-10 pages) based on course material and further reading

5 ECTS credits / 3 old credits: Attending a thematic seminar (of 2 days after the course), providing a presentation and writing an essay (20 pages).

Website http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/english/ecebb/ecebb_coursedescriptions/nationalism_balkans.htm
Courses in English

Regions, nations and dynamics of cooperation: “the Nordic model” in societal and economic perspectives (3-6 cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3-6 Credits (study weeks) 2-3

Teachers

M.Soc.Sc. Johanna Rainio-Niemi E-mail johanna.rainio@helsinki.fi
Lärare M.Soc.Sc. Andrea Lorenz-Wende E-mail andrea.lorenz-wende@helsinki.fi

Time and location

2.11.2006 - 7.12.2006

Monday 10-12 and thursday 14-16, U40 lecture room 8. NOTICE: the first lecture is held on thursday 2.11.2006.

Pre-registration in WebOodi (see below).

Compensations

Social science history: 6 (3cr)

Political history: 9.2a, 9.2b (3 cr), 11.5 (5cr)

Economic and social history: 9.9 (6cr)

EU4 (6 cr) , EU5 (5 cr)

Content

In the recent decade the “Nordic model” became one of the key reference points in the European search for economically competitive, socially equal and democratically effective mode of organising society. In addition, the Nordic model of sub-regional cooperation has been highlighted as an exceptional succes in both historical and current perspective. During the course visiting lecturers approach historical and current conditions of the Nordic model and its national variations from the overlapping perspectives of economy, society and politics. In addition, the Nordic dynamics of regional and sub-regional cooperation and its interplay with national and international dynamics are focused upon.

Lecture outline

Thursday 2 Nov. First globalisation and the Nordic Countries Professor Riitta Hjerppe, University of Helsinki

Monday 6 Nov. The notion of "the Nordic model" Professor Pauli Kettunen, University of Helsinki

Thursday 9. Nov. Finnish and Swedish economies in the 20th century: economic growth and structure, business behaviour and large companiesProfessor Riitta Hjerppe, University of Helsinki

Monday 13. Nov. The Nordic conceptions of civil society: what makes them similar, what different? Research Director Henrik Stenius, University of Helsinki

Thursday 16. Nov. Formal and informal in the Nordic model of cooperation M.Soc.Sc. Heidi Haggrén, University of Helsinki

Monday 20. Nov. Small countries in theory and history with the Nordic Countries as examples Professor Olle Krantz, Umeå University, Umeå Business School

Thursday 23. Nov. NORDEK 1968-1970. Alternative or Nordic supplement to European economic integration? M.Soc.Sc. Lasse Sonne, University of Helsinki

Monday 27. Nov. Globalisation and the Nordic Models Director General Jukka Pekkarinen, Ministry of Finance

Thursday 30. Nov. Creating Nordic Capitalism - one, two or four models? Adjunct Professor Susanna Fellman, University of Helsinki

Monday 4. Dec. The Nordic model, identity and security D.Soc.Sc. Mikko Majander

Thursday 7. Dec "Nordic Model"? - conclusion of the course M.Soc.Sc. Johanna Rainio-Niemi and M.Soc.Sc. Andrea Lorenz-Wende

For more information please follow the updates at the course website.

Course work and forms of study

3 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • reflective essay 3-5 pages based on lectures and given articles

5 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • broader essay 15 pages on given topic and literature

6 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • reflective essay 3-5 pages based on lectures and given articles
  • broader essay 15 pages on given topic and literature

More detailed instructions will be given at the first lecture.

The lecture diaries and the course works for the 3 credits option should be submitted by December 15, 2006. The broader essays preferably by January 10, 2007.

HUOM! Kurssin kirjalliset työt voi halutessaan kirjoittaa kotimaisilla kielillä.

Website http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/mjrainio/english/teaching.htm

WebOodi Registration

Study unit Intermediate Studies in Political History

In Finnish: Aineopinnot - poliittinen historia/72000

Intermediate Studies in Political History

Code 72000

Subordinate units

Study unit 7. Methodology of social science history

In Finnish: 7. Yhteiskuntahistorian menetelmäopinnot (5 + 5 op)/760015

7. Methodology of social science history

Code 760015
Credits: 10 , Credit Units: 6
  • 7.1 Method course (5 credits)
  • 7.2 Research method practicum for major subject students (5 credits)

Study unit 7.1 Method course

In Finnish: 7.1 Yhteiskuntahistorian menetelmäkurssi (5 op/3 ov)/760016

7.1 Method course

Code 760016
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination.

Literature

  • Peter Burke: History and Social Theory
  • Paula Saukko: Doing Research in Cultural Studies. An Introduction to Classical and New Methodological Approaches
  • Francois Bèdarida: Social Responsibility of Historian
  • Martha Howell and Walter Prevenier: From Reliable Sources. An Introduction to Historical Methods

Literature examinations

Study unit 7.2 Method practicum for major subject students

In Finnish: 7.2 Yhteiskuntahistorian metodipraktikum pääaineopiskelijoille (5 op/3 ov)/760017

7.2 Method practicum for major subject students

Code 760017
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Mode of assesment:

An active participation in the work-shop style practicum or faculty examination. Please discuss about the literature with teacher.

Literature

Suggestions for literature:

  • Peter Burke: Eyewitnessing. The Uses of Images in Historical Writing
  • Larry J. Griffin and Marcel van der Linden (eds.): New Methods for Social History
  • Pat Hudson: History by Numbers. Introduction to Quantitative Techniques
  • Paula Saukko: Doing Research in Cultural Studies. An Introduction to Classival and New Methodological Approaches
  • Quentin Skinner: Visions of Politics. Regarding Method vol. 1

Study unit 8. Modern state and civil society

In Finnish: 8. Moderni valtio ja kansalaisyhteiskunta (11 op)/72006

8. Modern state and civil society

Code 72006
Credits: 11 , Credit Units: 7

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination. Unit 8.1 can be examined only in a faculty exam. Student reads all the literature listed in the unit. For units 8.2a and 8.2b student selcredits two books from each unit. Units 8.2a and 8.2b may not be divided in separate faculty examinations. Units 8.2a and 8.2b can be completed either in a faculty examination or as a taught course. In case the student completes only one of these units as a taught course, the remaining unit must be examined together with 8.1 in one faculty examination.

Superordinate Units

Subordinate units

Study unit 8.1 Modern state and civil society: Obligatory literature

In Finnish: 8.1 Yhteinen kirjallisuus (5 op)/72007

8.1 Modern state and civil society: Obligatory literature

Code

Literature

  • Risto Alapuro: State and Revolution in Finland
  • C. A. Bayly: The Birth of the Modern World 1780–1914. Global Connections and comparisons
  • Irma Sulkunen: Temperance as a civic religion
  • David Kirby: The Baltic World 1772-1992

Literature examinations

Study unit 8.2(a) Modern state and civil society: Optional literature a

In Finnish: 8.2(a) Valinnainen kirjallisuus a (3 op)/72008

8.2(a) Modern state and civil society: Optional literature a

Code 72008
Credits: 3 , Credit Units: 2

Mode of assesment:

See study unit 8: http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/opas2005/yhis/72006/index-en.html

Choose two books from the list.

Literature

  • Ulrich Beck: What Is Globalisation?
  • Martin van Creveld: The Rise and Decline of the State
  • Alan Milward: The European Rescue of the Nation-State
  • Theda Skocpol: States and Social Revolutions. A Comparative Analysis of France, Russia and China
  • Charles Tilly: Contention & Democracy in Europe 1650-2000

Literature examinations

Superordinate Units

Courses

Courses in English

Nationalism in the Balkans (3-5cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3-5 Credits (study weeks) 2-3

Teachers

D.Soc.Sc. Katalin Miklossy (organiser) E-mail katalin.miklossy@helsinki.fi

Time and location

23.1.2007 - 1.3.2007

Tuesdays 10-12, Bulevardi 18, 2nd Floor, Seminar Room 3, Thursdays 10-12, Mariankatu 11, 2nd Floor, Lecture Hall 8

NOTICE: link to pre-registration form can be found in the course website: http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/english/ecebb/ecebb_coursedescriptions/nationalism_balkans.htm

The course is organised by the Aleksanteri Institute, in co-operation with the Department of Social Science History and the Department of Slavonic and Baltic Languages and Cultures in a framework of East Central European, Balkan and Baltic Studies (ECEBB) study programme.

Inquiries concerning the content: Katalin Miklóssy, Teacher-in-charge katalin.miklossy [at] helsinki.fi

Practical details: Minna Anttila, ECEBB Coordinator minna.anttila [at] helsinki.fi

Content

The course is based on a multidisciplinary approach where scholars of history, political science and cultural studies shall provide their analysis of the phenomenon, nationalism in the Balkans.

The main purpose is to offer a multileveled perception about this complex subject by investigating its emergence and characteristics and situating it into a wider historical-spatial framework.

Thematically we study the region, peace by peace, and discuss the specific and also the general features of the problem.

Topics, lecturers and the schedule:

Tue 23.1. Markko Lehti: Introduction: nationalism in the Balkans

Thu 25.1. Markko Lehti: Construction of the Balkans

Tue 30.1. Katalin Miklóssy: Eastern Balkans: Romania

Thu 1.2. Tanja Tamminen: Western Balkans

Tue 6.2. Pilvi Torsti: Bosnia-Hertsegovina

Thu 8.2. Minna Rasku: To Whom belongs Macedonia?

Tue 13.2. Juhani Nuorluoto: Croatia

Thu 15.2. Jouni Järvinen: Serbia and Montenegro

Tue 20.2. Tanja Tamminen: Kosovo and Voivodina

Thu 22.2. Tanja Tamminen: Bulgaria

Tue 27.2.Yrjö Lautela: Slovenia

Thu 1.3. Rada Boric: Conclusion

Course work and forms of study

Series of 12 lectures + thematic seminar

3 ECTS credits / 2 old credits: following the lectures, keeping a diary of the lectures according to the special guidelines of the course-organiser, preparing a short course work of (7-10 pages) based on course material and further reading

5 ECTS credits / 3 old credits: Attending a thematic seminar (of 2 days after the course), providing a presentation and writing an essay (20 pages).

Website http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/english/ecebb/ecebb_coursedescriptions/nationalism_balkans.htm
Courses in English

Themes in European Integration History (3+2cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3+2 Credits (study weeks) 2+1

Teachers

Yliop.lehtori Juhana Aunesluoma E-mail juhana.aunesluoma@helsinki.fi

Time and location

3.11.2006 - 15.12.2006

Lecture course 3.11.–15.12.2006 friday 12-14 (3cr), U35 lecture room

Essay seminar 16.1.–27.2.2007 tuesday 12-14 (2cr), pol. hist. seminar room (Snellmaninkatu 14 A, 1st floor)

Pre-registration for lecture course in WebOodi (see below).

Compensations

5 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • EU-5 (History of European Political Integration)
  • Political history: unit 11.5 (Imperialism, Integration and Globalization)
  • Political history: unit 11.6 (The Cold War Period)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8 (essay topic related to economy)

3 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • Political history: 8.2a (Modern state and civil society: Optional literature a)
  • Political history: 9.2a or 9.2b (The international and the global system: Optional literature a or b)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8

Content

The course discusses selected themes of European integration history as well as the historiography of European integration and main points of debate in integration studies. The themes include the following:

  • European reconstruction, the Marshall-plan and the origins of European integration
  • the ‘Milward controversy’: integration and the rescue of the European nation state?
  • integration and the international system: integration history and new cold war history
  • the sui generis debate: the uniqueness of European integration?
  • alternative paths of integration history: the plans that failed
  • Finland’s road into the European Union

Course work and forms of study

The course is divided into two parts, lectures (3 study points, 2. period) and an optional essay seminar (2 study points, 3. period). Students taking the lecture course will receive 3 study points. Lecture course plus essay seminar is 5 study points (3+2). The essay seminar cannot be taken without the preceding lecture course.

All instruction and discussion is in English. Written work can be submitted in English, Finnish or Swedish.

3 credits: lectures, additional reading and a final exam (6 x 2h lectures) 3.11.–15.12.2006.

5 credits (in addition to the above): essay seminar (15 000 character essay and 6 x 2h sessions) 16.1.–27.2.2007. (Website for essay seminar: http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistoryseminar.htm )

Website http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistory.htm

WebOodi Registration

Study unit 8.2(b) Modern state and civil society: Optional literature b

In Finnish: 8.2(b) Valinnainen kirjallisuus b (3 op)/72009

8.2(b) Modern state and civil society: Optional literature b

Code 72009
Credits: 3 , Credit Units: 2

Mode of assesment:

See study unit 8: http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/opas2005/yhis/72006/index-en.html

Choose two books from the list.

Literature

  • Keijo Korhonen: Autonomous Finland in the Political Thought of Nineteenth-Century Russia
  • Juhani Paasivirta: Finland and Europe 1808–1914
  • Tuomo Polvinen: Imperial Borderland
  • Robert Schweizer: The Rise and Fall of Russo-Finnish Consensus
  • Charles Tilly: European Revolutions, 1492-1992 (Making of Europe Series)

Literature examinations

Superordinate Units

Courses

Courses in English

Nationalism in the Balkans (3-5cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3-5 Credits (study weeks) 2-3

Teachers

D.Soc.Sc. Katalin Miklossy (organiser) E-mail katalin.miklossy@helsinki.fi

Time and location

23.1.2007 - 1.3.2007

Tuesdays 10-12, Bulevardi 18, 2nd Floor, Seminar Room 3, Thursdays 10-12, Mariankatu 11, 2nd Floor, Lecture Hall 8

NOTICE: link to pre-registration form can be found in the course website: http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/english/ecebb/ecebb_coursedescriptions/nationalism_balkans.htm

The course is organised by the Aleksanteri Institute, in co-operation with the Department of Social Science History and the Department of Slavonic and Baltic Languages and Cultures in a framework of East Central European, Balkan and Baltic Studies (ECEBB) study programme.

Inquiries concerning the content: Katalin Miklóssy, Teacher-in-charge katalin.miklossy [at] helsinki.fi

Practical details: Minna Anttila, ECEBB Coordinator minna.anttila [at] helsinki.fi

Content

The course is based on a multidisciplinary approach where scholars of history, political science and cultural studies shall provide their analysis of the phenomenon, nationalism in the Balkans.

The main purpose is to offer a multileveled perception about this complex subject by investigating its emergence and characteristics and situating it into a wider historical-spatial framework.

Thematically we study the region, peace by peace, and discuss the specific and also the general features of the problem.

Topics, lecturers and the schedule:

Tue 23.1. Markko Lehti: Introduction: nationalism in the Balkans

Thu 25.1. Markko Lehti: Construction of the Balkans

Tue 30.1. Katalin Miklóssy: Eastern Balkans: Romania

Thu 1.2. Tanja Tamminen: Western Balkans

Tue 6.2. Pilvi Torsti: Bosnia-Hertsegovina

Thu 8.2. Minna Rasku: To Whom belongs Macedonia?

Tue 13.2. Juhani Nuorluoto: Croatia

Thu 15.2. Jouni Järvinen: Serbia and Montenegro

Tue 20.2. Tanja Tamminen: Kosovo and Voivodina

Thu 22.2. Tanja Tamminen: Bulgaria

Tue 27.2.Yrjö Lautela: Slovenia

Thu 1.3. Rada Boric: Conclusion

Course work and forms of study

Series of 12 lectures + thematic seminar

3 ECTS credits / 2 old credits: following the lectures, keeping a diary of the lectures according to the special guidelines of the course-organiser, preparing a short course work of (7-10 pages) based on course material and further reading

5 ECTS credits / 3 old credits: Attending a thematic seminar (of 2 days after the course), providing a presentation and writing an essay (20 pages).

Website http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/english/ecebb/ecebb_coursedescriptions/nationalism_balkans.htm

Study unit 9. The international and the global system

In Finnish: 9. Kansainvälinen ja globaali järjestelmä (11 op)/72011

9. The international and the global system

Code 72011
Credits: 11 , Credit Units: 7

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination. Unit 9.1 can be examined only in a faculty exam. Student reads all the literature listed in the unit. For units 9.2a and 9.2b student selcredits two books from each unit. Units 9.2a and 9.2b may not be divided in separate faculty examinations. Units 9.2a and 9.2b can be completed either in a faculty examination or as a taught course. In case the student completes only one of these units as a taught course, the remaining unit must be examined together with 9.1 in one faculty examination.

Superordinate Units

Subordinate units

Study unit 9.1 The international and the global system: Obligatory literature

In Finnish: 9.1 Yhteinen kirjallisuus (5 op)/72012

9.1The international and the global system: Obligatory literature

Code 72012
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • David Held: Democracy and the Global Order. From the Modern State to Cosmopolitan Governance
  • Sally Marks: The Ebbing of European Ascendancy. An International History of the World 1914-1945
  • A. Best, J. M. Hanhimäki, J. A. Maiolo & K. E. Schulze : International History of the Twentieth Century

Or, if Best & co is already read in basic studies:

  • John Lewis Gaddis: We Now Know. Rethinking Cold War History

Literature examinations

Study unit 9.2(a) The international and the global system: Optional literature a

In Finnish: 9.2(a) Valinnainen kirjallisuus a (3 op)/72013

9.2(a) The international and the global system: Optional literature a

Code 72013
Credits: 3 , Credit Units: 2

Mode of assesment:

See study unit 9: http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/opas2005/yhis/72011/index-en.html

Choose two books from the list.

Literature

  • Paul W. Schroeder et al: Systems, Stability and Statecraft. Essays on the International History of Modern Europe
  • Michael J. Hogan & Thomas G. Paterson: Explaining the History of American Foreign Relations (2. ed.)
  • John Lewis Gaddis : We Now Know. Rethinking Cold War History
  • Jussi Hanhimäki : Scandinavia and the United States. An Insecure Friendship

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Regions, nations and dynamics of cooperation: “the Nordic model” in societal and economic perspectives (3-6 cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3-6 Credits (study weeks) 2-3

Teachers

M.Soc.Sc. Johanna Rainio-Niemi E-mail johanna.rainio@helsinki.fi
Lärare M.Soc.Sc. Andrea Lorenz-Wende E-mail andrea.lorenz-wende@helsinki.fi

Time and location

2.11.2006 - 7.12.2006

Monday 10-12 and thursday 14-16, U40 lecture room 8. NOTICE: the first lecture is held on thursday 2.11.2006.

Pre-registration in WebOodi (see below).

Compensations

Social science history: 6 (3cr)

Political history: 9.2a, 9.2b (3 cr), 11.5 (5cr)

Economic and social history: 9.9 (6cr)

EU4 (6 cr) , EU5 (5 cr)

Content

In the recent decade the “Nordic model” became one of the key reference points in the European search for economically competitive, socially equal and democratically effective mode of organising society. In addition, the Nordic model of sub-regional cooperation has been highlighted as an exceptional succes in both historical and current perspective. During the course visiting lecturers approach historical and current conditions of the Nordic model and its national variations from the overlapping perspectives of economy, society and politics. In addition, the Nordic dynamics of regional and sub-regional cooperation and its interplay with national and international dynamics are focused upon.

Lecture outline

Thursday 2 Nov. First globalisation and the Nordic Countries Professor Riitta Hjerppe, University of Helsinki

Monday 6 Nov. The notion of "the Nordic model" Professor Pauli Kettunen, University of Helsinki

Thursday 9. Nov. Finnish and Swedish economies in the 20th century: economic growth and structure, business behaviour and large companiesProfessor Riitta Hjerppe, University of Helsinki

Monday 13. Nov. The Nordic conceptions of civil society: what makes them similar, what different? Research Director Henrik Stenius, University of Helsinki

Thursday 16. Nov. Formal and informal in the Nordic model of cooperation M.Soc.Sc. Heidi Haggrén, University of Helsinki

Monday 20. Nov. Small countries in theory and history with the Nordic Countries as examples Professor Olle Krantz, Umeå University, Umeå Business School

Thursday 23. Nov. NORDEK 1968-1970. Alternative or Nordic supplement to European economic integration? M.Soc.Sc. Lasse Sonne, University of Helsinki

Monday 27. Nov. Globalisation and the Nordic Models Director General Jukka Pekkarinen, Ministry of Finance

Thursday 30. Nov. Creating Nordic Capitalism - one, two or four models? Adjunct Professor Susanna Fellman, University of Helsinki

Monday 4. Dec. The Nordic model, identity and security D.Soc.Sc. Mikko Majander

Thursday 7. Dec "Nordic Model"? - conclusion of the course M.Soc.Sc. Johanna Rainio-Niemi and M.Soc.Sc. Andrea Lorenz-Wende

For more information please follow the updates at the course website.

Course work and forms of study

3 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • reflective essay 3-5 pages based on lectures and given articles

5 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • broader essay 15 pages on given topic and literature

6 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • reflective essay 3-5 pages based on lectures and given articles
  • broader essay 15 pages on given topic and literature

More detailed instructions will be given at the first lecture.

The lecture diaries and the course works for the 3 credits option should be submitted by December 15, 2006. The broader essays preferably by January 10, 2007.

HUOM! Kurssin kirjalliset työt voi halutessaan kirjoittaa kotimaisilla kielillä.

Website http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/mjrainio/english/teaching.htm

WebOodi Registration

Courses in English

Themes in European Integration History (3+2cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3+2 Credits (study weeks) 2+1

Teachers

Yliop.lehtori Juhana Aunesluoma E-mail juhana.aunesluoma@helsinki.fi

Time and location

3.11.2006 - 15.12.2006

Lecture course 3.11.–15.12.2006 friday 12-14 (3cr), U35 lecture room

Essay seminar 16.1.–27.2.2007 tuesday 12-14 (2cr), pol. hist. seminar room (Snellmaninkatu 14 A, 1st floor)

Pre-registration for lecture course in WebOodi (see below).

Compensations

5 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • EU-5 (History of European Political Integration)
  • Political history: unit 11.5 (Imperialism, Integration and Globalization)
  • Political history: unit 11.6 (The Cold War Period)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8 (essay topic related to economy)

3 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • Political history: 8.2a (Modern state and civil society: Optional literature a)
  • Political history: 9.2a or 9.2b (The international and the global system: Optional literature a or b)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8

Content

The course discusses selected themes of European integration history as well as the historiography of European integration and main points of debate in integration studies. The themes include the following:

  • European reconstruction, the Marshall-plan and the origins of European integration
  • the ‘Milward controversy’: integration and the rescue of the European nation state?
  • integration and the international system: integration history and new cold war history
  • the sui generis debate: the uniqueness of European integration?
  • alternative paths of integration history: the plans that failed
  • Finland’s road into the European Union

Course work and forms of study

The course is divided into two parts, lectures (3 study points, 2. period) and an optional essay seminar (2 study points, 3. period). Students taking the lecture course will receive 3 study points. Lecture course plus essay seminar is 5 study points (3+2). The essay seminar cannot be taken without the preceding lecture course.

All instruction and discussion is in English. Written work can be submitted in English, Finnish or Swedish.

3 credits: lectures, additional reading and a final exam (6 x 2h lectures) 3.11.–15.12.2006.

5 credits (in addition to the above): essay seminar (15 000 character essay and 6 x 2h sessions) 16.1.–27.2.2007. (Website for essay seminar: http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistoryseminar.htm )

Website http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistory.htm

WebOodi Registration

Study unit 9.2(b) The international and the global system: Optional literature b

In Finnish: 9.2(b) Valinnainen kirjallisuus b (3 op)/72014

9.2(b) The international and the global system: Optional literature b

Code 72014
Credits: 3 , Credit Units: 2

Mode of assesment:

See study unit 9: http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/opas2005/yhis/72011/index-en.html

Choose two books from the list.

Literature

  • Richard F. Hamilton & Holger H. Herwig (eds.): The Origins of World War I
  • Robert W. D. Boyce & Joseph A. Maiolo (eds.): The Origins of the World War Two. The Debate Continues
  • Tuomo Polvinen: Between east and west. Finland in international politics 1944–1947
  • Marc Trachtenberg : History and Strategy

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Regions, nations and dynamics of cooperation: “the Nordic model” in societal and economic perspectives (3-6 cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3-6 Credits (study weeks) 2-3

Teachers

M.Soc.Sc. Johanna Rainio-Niemi E-mail johanna.rainio@helsinki.fi
Lärare M.Soc.Sc. Andrea Lorenz-Wende E-mail andrea.lorenz-wende@helsinki.fi

Time and location

2.11.2006 - 7.12.2006

Monday 10-12 and thursday 14-16, U40 lecture room 8. NOTICE: the first lecture is held on thursday 2.11.2006.

Pre-registration in WebOodi (see below).

Compensations

Social science history: 6 (3cr)

Political history: 9.2a, 9.2b (3 cr), 11.5 (5cr)

Economic and social history: 9.9 (6cr)

EU4 (6 cr) , EU5 (5 cr)

Content

In the recent decade the “Nordic model” became one of the key reference points in the European search for economically competitive, socially equal and democratically effective mode of organising society. In addition, the Nordic model of sub-regional cooperation has been highlighted as an exceptional succes in both historical and current perspective. During the course visiting lecturers approach historical and current conditions of the Nordic model and its national variations from the overlapping perspectives of economy, society and politics. In addition, the Nordic dynamics of regional and sub-regional cooperation and its interplay with national and international dynamics are focused upon.

Lecture outline

Thursday 2 Nov. First globalisation and the Nordic Countries Professor Riitta Hjerppe, University of Helsinki

Monday 6 Nov. The notion of "the Nordic model" Professor Pauli Kettunen, University of Helsinki

Thursday 9. Nov. Finnish and Swedish economies in the 20th century: economic growth and structure, business behaviour and large companiesProfessor Riitta Hjerppe, University of Helsinki

Monday 13. Nov. The Nordic conceptions of civil society: what makes them similar, what different? Research Director Henrik Stenius, University of Helsinki

Thursday 16. Nov. Formal and informal in the Nordic model of cooperation M.Soc.Sc. Heidi Haggrén, University of Helsinki

Monday 20. Nov. Small countries in theory and history with the Nordic Countries as examples Professor Olle Krantz, Umeå University, Umeå Business School

Thursday 23. Nov. NORDEK 1968-1970. Alternative or Nordic supplement to European economic integration? M.Soc.Sc. Lasse Sonne, University of Helsinki

Monday 27. Nov. Globalisation and the Nordic Models Director General Jukka Pekkarinen, Ministry of Finance

Thursday 30. Nov. Creating Nordic Capitalism - one, two or four models? Adjunct Professor Susanna Fellman, University of Helsinki

Monday 4. Dec. The Nordic model, identity and security D.Soc.Sc. Mikko Majander

Thursday 7. Dec "Nordic Model"? - conclusion of the course M.Soc.Sc. Johanna Rainio-Niemi and M.Soc.Sc. Andrea Lorenz-Wende

For more information please follow the updates at the course website.

Course work and forms of study

3 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • reflective essay 3-5 pages based on lectures and given articles

5 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • broader essay 15 pages on given topic and literature

6 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • reflective essay 3-5 pages based on lectures and given articles
  • broader essay 15 pages on given topic and literature

More detailed instructions will be given at the first lecture.

The lecture diaries and the course works for the 3 credits option should be submitted by December 15, 2006. The broader essays preferably by January 10, 2007.

HUOM! Kurssin kirjalliset työt voi halutessaan kirjoittaa kotimaisilla kielillä.

Website http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/mjrainio/english/teaching.htm

WebOodi Registration

Courses in English

Themes in European Integration History (3+2cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3+2 Credits (study weeks) 2+1

Teachers

Yliop.lehtori Juhana Aunesluoma E-mail juhana.aunesluoma@helsinki.fi

Time and location

3.11.2006 - 15.12.2006

Lecture course 3.11.–15.12.2006 friday 12-14 (3cr), U35 lecture room

Essay seminar 16.1.–27.2.2007 tuesday 12-14 (2cr), pol. hist. seminar room (Snellmaninkatu 14 A, 1st floor)

Pre-registration for lecture course in WebOodi (see below).

Compensations

5 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • EU-5 (History of European Political Integration)
  • Political history: unit 11.5 (Imperialism, Integration and Globalization)
  • Political history: unit 11.6 (The Cold War Period)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8 (essay topic related to economy)

3 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • Political history: 8.2a (Modern state and civil society: Optional literature a)
  • Political history: 9.2a or 9.2b (The international and the global system: Optional literature a or b)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8

Content

The course discusses selected themes of European integration history as well as the historiography of European integration and main points of debate in integration studies. The themes include the following:

  • European reconstruction, the Marshall-plan and the origins of European integration
  • the ‘Milward controversy’: integration and the rescue of the European nation state?
  • integration and the international system: integration history and new cold war history
  • the sui generis debate: the uniqueness of European integration?
  • alternative paths of integration history: the plans that failed
  • Finland’s road into the European Union

Course work and forms of study

The course is divided into two parts, lectures (3 study points, 2. period) and an optional essay seminar (2 study points, 3. period). Students taking the lecture course will receive 3 study points. Lecture course plus essay seminar is 5 study points (3+2). The essay seminar cannot be taken without the preceding lecture course.

All instruction and discussion is in English. Written work can be submitted in English, Finnish or Swedish.

3 credits: lectures, additional reading and a final exam (6 x 2h lectures) 3.11.–15.12.2006.

5 credits (in addition to the above): essay seminar (15 000 character essay and 6 x 2h sessions) 16.1.–27.2.2007. (Website for essay seminar: http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistoryseminar.htm )

Website http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistory.htm

WebOodi Registration

Study unit 10. Political thought and the conceptuality of politics

In Finnish: 10. Poliittinen ajattelu ja politiikan merkitykset (11 op)/72015

10. Political thought and the conceptuality of politics

Code 72015
Credits: 11 , Credit Units: 7

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination. Unit 10.1 can be examined only in a faculty exam. Student reads all the literature listed in the unit. For units 10.2a and 10.2b student selcredits two books from each unit. Units 10.2a and 10.2b may not be divided in separate faculty examinations. Units 10.2a and 10.2b can be completed either in a faculty examination or as a taught course. In case the student completes only one of these units as a taught course, the remaining unit must be examined together with 10.1 in one faculty examination.

Superordinate Units

Subordinate units

Study unit 10.1 Political thought and the conceptuality of politics: Obligatory literature

In Finnish: 10.1 Yhteinen kirjallisuus (5 op)/72017

10.1Political thought and the conceptuality of politics: Obligatory literature

Code

Literature

  • Terence Ball and Richard Bellamy (eds.): The Cambridge History of Twentieth Century Political Thought
  • John Schwarzmantel: The Age of Ideology. Political Ideologies from the American Revolution to Postmodern Times
  • Joan W. Scott: Gender and the Politics of History (rev.ed.)

Literature examinations

Study unit 10.2(a) Political thought and the conceptuality of politics: Optional literature a

In Finnish: 10.2(a) Valinnainen kirjallisuus a (3 op)/72018

10.2(a) Political thought and the conceptuality of politics: Optional literature a

Code 72018
Credits: 3 , Credit Units: 2

Literature

  • Rogers Brubaker: Citizenship and Nationhood in France and Germany
  • Dario Castiglione and Ian Hampsher-Monkin (eds.): The History of Political Thought in National Context
  • Mark Mazower: Dark Continent. Europe’s Twentieth Century
  • Cynthia Enloe: Maneuvers. The International Politics of Militarizing Women’s Lives

Literature examinations

Study unit 10.2(b) Political thought and the conceptuality of politics: Optional literature b

In Finnish: 10.2(b) Valinnainen kirjallisuus b (3 op)/72019

10.2(b) Political thought and the conceptuality of politics: Optional literature b

Literature

  • Donald Sassoon: One Hundred Years of Socialism
  • Stanley G. Payne: A History of Fascism 1914–1945
  • Pierre Manent: An Intellectual History of Liberalism
  • Pekka Suvanto: Conservatism from the French Revolution to the 1990s

Literature examinations

Study unit 11. Fields of specialization in political history

In Finnish: 11. Poliittisen historian erikoisalat 10 op (5 + 5 op)/72020

11. Fields of specialization in political history

Code 72020
Credits: 10 , Credit Units: 6

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination. The student chooses two of the units 11.1 - 11.8.

Superordinate Units

Subordinate units

Study unit 11.1 Nationalism and nation

In Finnish: 11.1 Nationalismi ja kansakunta (5 op)/72024

11.1 Nationalism and nation

Code 72024
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Benedict Anderson: Imagined Communities. Reflections on the Origins and Spread of Nationalism (rev.ed.)
  • Michael Branch (ed.): National History and Identity. - Approaches to the Writing of National History in the North-East Baltic Region in the the 19th and 20th Centuries
  • Anthony D. Smith: Nationalism and Modernism
  • Nira Yuval-Davis: Gender and Nation

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Chinese nationalism in the 20th century (Renvall Institute)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 5 Credits (study weeks) 2,5

Teachers

Ph.D. Tiina Airaksinen

Time and location

12.9.2006 - 5.12.2006

Tue 10-12, U38 A132 (no class 24.10)

The course is taught by Renvall Institute: http://www.helsinki.fi/hum/renvall/aps/teaching/2006_autumn.html

Content

The course will chart the emergence and spread of nationalism in China from the late nineteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on cultural and intellectual history, but including some crucial social, economic and political aspects of nationalism. It takes up for closer examination the May Fourth Movement, the May Thirtieth Movement and explores nationalism at the height the Anti-Japanese War and the Civil War. Similarly, the democracy movements during the latter period of the twentieth century will be discussed.

Course work and forms of study

The course is taught through lectures, including final exam and essay or presentation.

Courses in English

Nationalism in the Balkans (3-5cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3-5 Credits (study weeks) 2-3

Teachers

D.Soc.Sc. Katalin Miklossy (organiser) E-mail katalin.miklossy@helsinki.fi

Time and location

23.1.2007 - 1.3.2007

Tuesdays 10-12, Bulevardi 18, 2nd Floor, Seminar Room 3, Thursdays 10-12, Mariankatu 11, 2nd Floor, Lecture Hall 8

NOTICE: link to pre-registration form can be found in the course website: http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/english/ecebb/ecebb_coursedescriptions/nationalism_balkans.htm

The course is organised by the Aleksanteri Institute, in co-operation with the Department of Social Science History and the Department of Slavonic and Baltic Languages and Cultures in a framework of East Central European, Balkan and Baltic Studies (ECEBB) study programme.

Inquiries concerning the content: Katalin Miklóssy, Teacher-in-charge katalin.miklossy [at] helsinki.fi

Practical details: Minna Anttila, ECEBB Coordinator minna.anttila [at] helsinki.fi

Content

The course is based on a multidisciplinary approach where scholars of history, political science and cultural studies shall provide their analysis of the phenomenon, nationalism in the Balkans.

The main purpose is to offer a multileveled perception about this complex subject by investigating its emergence and characteristics and situating it into a wider historical-spatial framework.

Thematically we study the region, peace by peace, and discuss the specific and also the general features of the problem.

Topics, lecturers and the schedule:

Tue 23.1. Markko Lehti: Introduction: nationalism in the Balkans

Thu 25.1. Markko Lehti: Construction of the Balkans

Tue 30.1. Katalin Miklóssy: Eastern Balkans: Romania

Thu 1.2. Tanja Tamminen: Western Balkans

Tue 6.2. Pilvi Torsti: Bosnia-Hertsegovina

Thu 8.2. Minna Rasku: To Whom belongs Macedonia?

Tue 13.2. Juhani Nuorluoto: Croatia

Thu 15.2. Jouni Järvinen: Serbia and Montenegro

Tue 20.2. Tanja Tamminen: Kosovo and Voivodina

Thu 22.2. Tanja Tamminen: Bulgaria

Tue 27.2.Yrjö Lautela: Slovenia

Thu 1.3. Rada Boric: Conclusion

Course work and forms of study

Series of 12 lectures + thematic seminar

3 ECTS credits / 2 old credits: following the lectures, keeping a diary of the lectures according to the special guidelines of the course-organiser, preparing a short course work of (7-10 pages) based on course material and further reading

5 ECTS credits / 3 old credits: Attending a thematic seminar (of 2 days after the course), providing a presentation and writing an essay (20 pages).

Website http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/english/ecebb/ecebb_coursedescriptions/nationalism_balkans.htm

Study unit 11.2 Political history of the welfare state

In Finnish: 11.2 Hyvinvointivaltion poliittinen historia (5 op)/72025

11.2 Political history of the welfare state

Code 72025
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Niels Finn Christiansen (ed.): The Nordic Model. A Historical Reappraisal
  • Theda Skocpol and Dietrich Ruesschemeyer (eds.): States, Social Knowledge and the Origins of Modern Social Policies
  • Peter A. Swenson: Capitalists against Markets. The Making of Labor Markets and Welfare States in the Unites States and Sweden
  • Pat Thane: Foundations of the Welfare State

Literature examinations

Study unit 11.3 The politics and uses of history

In Finnish: 11.3 Historian poliittisuus ja historian käyttö (5 op)/72026

11.3 The politics and uses of history

Code 72026
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • John Torpey (ed.): Politics and the Past. On repairing Historical Injusteces
  • Joyce Appleby et al.: Telling the Thruth about History
  • Marc Ferro: The Use and Abuse of History
  • Robert Gildea: The Past in French History

Literature examinations

Study unit 11.4 Conceptual history of politics

In Finnish: 11.4 Politiikan käsitehistoria (5 op)/72027

11.4 Conceptual history of politics

Code 72027
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Terence Ball, James Farr, Russell L. Hanson (eds.): Political innovations and conceptual change
  • Albert O. Hirschman: The Rhetorics of Reaction
  • Reinhart Koselleck: Futures past. On the semantics of historical time
  • Melvin Richter: The History of Political and Social Concepts. A Critical Introduction

Literature examinations

Study unit 11.5 Imperialism, integration and globalization

In Finnish: 11.5 Imperialismi, integraatio ja globaalisaatio (5 op)/72028

11.5 Imperialism, integration and globalization

Code 72028
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

Choose four books:

  • P. J. Cain & A. G. Hopkins: British Imperialism 1688-2000
  • Edward W. Said: Culture and Imperialism.
  • David Held, Anthony McGrew, David Goldblatt, Jonathan Perraton: Global Transformations. Politics, Economics and Culture
  • Samuel P. Huntington: The Clash of Civilizations
  • James H. Mittelman: The Globalization Syndrome. Transformation and Resistance

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Making Sense of Empire (Renvall Institute)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3-5

Teachers

Mrinalini Greedharry

Time and location

Making Sense of Empire: Accounts of the British Empire from Karl Marx to Niall Ferguson

Fri 12–15 Unioninkatu 38 A 205, 16.3.–4.5. WebOodi registration 1 February to 12 March (code 402228)

The course is arranged by Renvall Institute. Further information: http://www.helsinki.fi/hum/renvall/eka/teaching/2006-07/bir07spring.html

Courses in English

Regions, nations and dynamics of cooperation: “the Nordic model” in societal and economic perspectives (3-6 cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3-6 Credits (study weeks) 2-3

Teachers

M.Soc.Sc. Johanna Rainio-Niemi E-mail johanna.rainio@helsinki.fi
Lärare M.Soc.Sc. Andrea Lorenz-Wende E-mail andrea.lorenz-wende@helsinki.fi

Time and location

2.11.2006 - 7.12.2006

Monday 10-12 and thursday 14-16, U40 lecture room 8. NOTICE: the first lecture is held on thursday 2.11.2006.

Pre-registration in WebOodi (see below).

Compensations

Social science history: 6 (3cr)

Political history: 9.2a, 9.2b (3 cr), 11.5 (5cr)

Economic and social history: 9.9 (6cr)

EU4 (6 cr) , EU5 (5 cr)

Content

In the recent decade the “Nordic model” became one of the key reference points in the European search for economically competitive, socially equal and democratically effective mode of organising society. In addition, the Nordic model of sub-regional cooperation has been highlighted as an exceptional succes in both historical and current perspective. During the course visiting lecturers approach historical and current conditions of the Nordic model and its national variations from the overlapping perspectives of economy, society and politics. In addition, the Nordic dynamics of regional and sub-regional cooperation and its interplay with national and international dynamics are focused upon.

Lecture outline

Thursday 2 Nov. First globalisation and the Nordic Countries Professor Riitta Hjerppe, University of Helsinki

Monday 6 Nov. The notion of "the Nordic model" Professor Pauli Kettunen, University of Helsinki

Thursday 9. Nov. Finnish and Swedish economies in the 20th century: economic growth and structure, business behaviour and large companiesProfessor Riitta Hjerppe, University of Helsinki

Monday 13. Nov. The Nordic conceptions of civil society: what makes them similar, what different? Research Director Henrik Stenius, University of Helsinki

Thursday 16. Nov. Formal and informal in the Nordic model of cooperation M.Soc.Sc. Heidi Haggrén, University of Helsinki

Monday 20. Nov. Small countries in theory and history with the Nordic Countries as examples Professor Olle Krantz, Umeå University, Umeå Business School

Thursday 23. Nov. NORDEK 1968-1970. Alternative or Nordic supplement to European economic integration? M.Soc.Sc. Lasse Sonne, University of Helsinki

Monday 27. Nov. Globalisation and the Nordic Models Director General Jukka Pekkarinen, Ministry of Finance

Thursday 30. Nov. Creating Nordic Capitalism - one, two or four models? Adjunct Professor Susanna Fellman, University of Helsinki

Monday 4. Dec. The Nordic model, identity and security D.Soc.Sc. Mikko Majander

Thursday 7. Dec "Nordic Model"? - conclusion of the course M.Soc.Sc. Johanna Rainio-Niemi and M.Soc.Sc. Andrea Lorenz-Wende

For more information please follow the updates at the course website.

Course work and forms of study

3 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • reflective essay 3-5 pages based on lectures and given articles

5 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • broader essay 15 pages on given topic and literature

6 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • reflective essay 3-5 pages based on lectures and given articles
  • broader essay 15 pages on given topic and literature

More detailed instructions will be given at the first lecture.

The lecture diaries and the course works for the 3 credits option should be submitted by December 15, 2006. The broader essays preferably by January 10, 2007.

HUOM! Kurssin kirjalliset työt voi halutessaan kirjoittaa kotimaisilla kielillä.

Website http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/mjrainio/english/teaching.htm

WebOodi Registration

Courses in English

The Great Empire Abroad: Creation of a ‘British Diaspora’ (Renvall Institute)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3-5

Teachers

Aki Kalliomäki

Time and location

Fri 12–15 Unioninkatu 38 A205, Aki Kalliomäki, British and Irish Studies course, 19.1.–2.3. WebOodi registration 1 December 2006 to 16 January 2007 (code 402228).

The course is arranged by Renvall Institute. Further information: http://www.helsinki.fi/hum/renvall/eka/teaching/2006-07/bir07spring.html

Courses in English

Themes in European Integration History (3+2cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3+2 Credits (study weeks) 2+1

Teachers

Yliop.lehtori Juhana Aunesluoma E-mail juhana.aunesluoma@helsinki.fi

Time and location

3.11.2006 - 15.12.2006

Lecture course 3.11.–15.12.2006 friday 12-14 (3cr), U35 lecture room

Essay seminar 16.1.–27.2.2007 tuesday 12-14 (2cr), pol. hist. seminar room (Snellmaninkatu 14 A, 1st floor)

Pre-registration for lecture course in WebOodi (see below).

Compensations

5 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • EU-5 (History of European Political Integration)
  • Political history: unit 11.5 (Imperialism, Integration and Globalization)
  • Political history: unit 11.6 (The Cold War Period)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8 (essay topic related to economy)

3 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • Political history: 8.2a (Modern state and civil society: Optional literature a)
  • Political history: 9.2a or 9.2b (The international and the global system: Optional literature a or b)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8

Content

The course discusses selected themes of European integration history as well as the historiography of European integration and main points of debate in integration studies. The themes include the following:

  • European reconstruction, the Marshall-plan and the origins of European integration
  • the ‘Milward controversy’: integration and the rescue of the European nation state?
  • integration and the international system: integration history and new cold war history
  • the sui generis debate: the uniqueness of European integration?
  • alternative paths of integration history: the plans that failed
  • Finland’s road into the European Union

Course work and forms of study

The course is divided into two parts, lectures (3 study points, 2. period) and an optional essay seminar (2 study points, 3. period). Students taking the lecture course will receive 3 study points. Lecture course plus essay seminar is 5 study points (3+2). The essay seminar cannot be taken without the preceding lecture course.

All instruction and discussion is in English. Written work can be submitted in English, Finnish or Swedish.

3 credits: lectures, additional reading and a final exam (6 x 2h lectures) 3.11.–15.12.2006.

5 credits (in addition to the above): essay seminar (15 000 character essay and 6 x 2h sessions) 16.1.–27.2.2007. (Website for essay seminar: http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistoryseminar.htm )

Website http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistory.htm

WebOodi Registration

Study unit 11.6 The cold war period

In Finnish: 11.6 Kylmän sodan aika (5 op)/72029

11.6 The cold war period

Code 72029
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

Choose four books:

  • Olav Njolstad (toim.): The Last Decade of the Cold War. From Conflict Escalation to Conflict Transformation
  • Odd Arne Westad (ed.): Reviewing the Cold War. Approaches, Interpretations, Theory
  • Marc Trachtenberg: A Constructed Peace. The Making of the European Settlement 1945-1963
  • Vladimir Zubok & Constantin Pleshakov: Inside the Kremlin’s Cold War
  • Jeremi Suri: Power and Protest. Global Revolution and the Rise of Détente
  • Vladimir Tismaneanu (toim.): Revolutions of 1989
  • Juhana Aunesluoma: Britain, Sweden and the Cold War. Understanding Neutrality

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Post-war in Japanese History (Renvall-instituutti)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 5 Credits (study weeks) 2,5

Teachers

Dos. Kauko Laitinen

Time and location

11.1.2007 - 19.4.2007

Thu 14-16, U38 A 132 (no class 18.1.)

There is no pre-registration to the course, but all students planning to take this course are expected to attend the first gathering on January 11 or, in case of hinder, contact the instructor in advance.

Huom. Kurssi on historian laitoksen opetusta. Ajantasaiset tiedot, ilmoittautumisohjeet tms. eivät välttämättä välity tähän oppaaseen, joten ne kannattaa tarkistaa ko. laitoksen sivuilta.

Compensations

Economic and social history 16.4.

Political history 11.6

Content

This research course will analyse factors behind Japan’s rapid and successful recovery from her defeat in World War II. Did the reconstruction of the country start from zero after the country had surrendered? Or was there a continuum with the country’s pre-war strength on psychological level helping to turn the disaster to an economic – and possibly social – victory? What kind of connotations did the term “sengo” (post-war) cause in the minds of the war generation? How does the young generation in Japan view the post-war era? This course will mainly be composed of students’ analyses and class presentations of chosen documents and articles. There will be no final examination, but instead students are expected to keep a learning diary throughout the course to be submitted in the end of the course.

Courses in English

Themes in European Integration History (3+2cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3+2 Credits (study weeks) 2+1

Teachers

Yliop.lehtori Juhana Aunesluoma E-mail juhana.aunesluoma@helsinki.fi

Time and location

3.11.2006 - 15.12.2006

Lecture course 3.11.–15.12.2006 friday 12-14 (3cr), U35 lecture room

Essay seminar 16.1.–27.2.2007 tuesday 12-14 (2cr), pol. hist. seminar room (Snellmaninkatu 14 A, 1st floor)

Pre-registration for lecture course in WebOodi (see below).

Compensations

5 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • EU-5 (History of European Political Integration)
  • Political history: unit 11.5 (Imperialism, Integration and Globalization)
  • Political history: unit 11.6 (The Cold War Period)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8 (essay topic related to economy)

3 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • Political history: 8.2a (Modern state and civil society: Optional literature a)
  • Political history: 9.2a or 9.2b (The international and the global system: Optional literature a or b)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8

Content

The course discusses selected themes of European integration history as well as the historiography of European integration and main points of debate in integration studies. The themes include the following:

  • European reconstruction, the Marshall-plan and the origins of European integration
  • the ‘Milward controversy’: integration and the rescue of the European nation state?
  • integration and the international system: integration history and new cold war history
  • the sui generis debate: the uniqueness of European integration?
  • alternative paths of integration history: the plans that failed
  • Finland’s road into the European Union

Course work and forms of study

The course is divided into two parts, lectures (3 study points, 2. period) and an optional essay seminar (2 study points, 3. period). Students taking the lecture course will receive 3 study points. Lecture course plus essay seminar is 5 study points (3+2). The essay seminar cannot be taken without the preceding lecture course.

All instruction and discussion is in English. Written work can be submitted in English, Finnish or Swedish.

3 credits: lectures, additional reading and a final exam (6 x 2h lectures) 3.11.–15.12.2006.

5 credits (in addition to the above): essay seminar (15 000 character essay and 6 x 2h sessions) 16.1.–27.2.2007. (Website for essay seminar: http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistoryseminar.htm )

Website http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistory.htm

WebOodi Registration

Study unit 11.7 History of gender system

In Finnish: 11.7 Sukupuolijärjestelmän historia (5 op)/72030

11.7 History of gender system

Code 72030
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

Choose four books:

  • Sara Ahmed: Strange Encounters. Embodied Others in Post-Coloniality
  • Barbara Evans Clements: Bolshevik Women
  • Cynthia Cockburn: The Space Between Us. Negotiating Gender and National Identities in Conflict
  • Robert D. Dean: Imperial Brotherhood. Gender and the Making of Cold War Foreign Policy
  • Karen Hagemann & Stefanie Schuler-Springorum: The Military, War and Gender in Twentieth-Century Germany
  • Helga Maria Hernes: Welfare State and Woman Power
  • Maria Dolores Garcia-Ramon & Janice Monk (eds.): Women of the European Union. The Politics of Work and Daily Life

Literature examinations

Study unit 11.8 Other studies in political history taken elsewhere

In Finnish: 11.8 Muualla suoritettuja poliittisen historian opintoja (5 op)/72032

11.8 Other studies in political history taken elsewhere

Code 72032
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Mode of assesment:

Studies relevant to political history may be included in the curriculum. Please, consult the foreign adviser of the subject.

Study unit 12. Proseminar

In Finnish: 12. Proseminaari (4 op, sisältää HOPS 1 op)/72137

12. Proseminar

Code 72137
Credits: 4 , Credit Units: 2

Mode of assesment:

The objective is to develop the student’s skills in scientific thinking, research, presentation and debate. The duration of the course is one term (two periods). In the seminar, each studen writes a paper based on her own research, which will be submitted as her Bachelor’s thesis in revised form after the seminar.

Study unit 13. Bachelor's Thesis in Political History

In Finnish: 13. Kandidaatintutkielma - poliittinen historia (6 op/4 ov)/72060

13. Bachelor

Code 72060
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Mode of assesment:

The Bachelor’s thesis will be submitted by the end of the following period to proseminarium.

Study unit Intermediate Studies in Economic and Social History

In Finnish: Aineopinnot - talous- ja sosiaalihistoria/tasoaine

Intermediate Studies in Economic and Social History

Code
Credits: 63 ,

Subordinate units

Study unit 7. Methodology of social science history

In Finnish: 7. Yhteiskuntahistorian menetelmäopinnot (5 + 5 op)/oj7taso

7. Methodology of social science history

Code 760015
Credits: 5 + 5 = 10 , Credit Units: 6

7.1 Method course (5 credits) and 7.2 Research method practicum for major subject students (5 credits):

Mode of assesment (7.1): Faculty examination

Mode of assesment (7.2): An active participation in the work-shop style practicum is required. There will be no faculty examination but the e.g. following literature may be used during the course.

Literature

7.1 Method course:

  • Peter Burke: History and Social Theory
  • Paula Saukko: Doing Research in Cultural Studies. An Introduction to Classical and New Methodological Approaches
  • Francois Bèdarida: Social Responsibility of Historian
  • Martha Howell and Walter Prevenier: From Reliable Sources. An Introduction to Historical Methods

7.2 Research method practicum for major subject students:

  • Peter Burke: Eyewitnessing. The Uses of Images in Historical Writing
  • Larry J. Griffin and Marcel van der Linden (eds.): New Methods for Social History
  • Pat Hudson: History by Numbers. Introduction to Quantitative Techniques
  • Paula Saukko: Doing Research in Cultural Studies. An Introduction to Classival and New Methodological Approaches
  • Quentin Skinner: Visions of Politics. Regarding Method vol. 1

Study unit 8. Research approaches and schools in economic and social history

In Finnish: 8. Talous- ja sosiaalihistorian lähestymistavat (5 op/3 ov)/76170

8. Research approaches and schools in economic and social history

Code 76170
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Mode of assessment:

Faculty examination. Choose four from options a-f.

Literature

a. Institutionalism in Econmic and Social History

  • North, Douglass C.: Institutions, institutional change and economic performance

or

  • Anderson J.L., Explaining Long-term Economic Growth.

b. Comparative approach:

  • Cohen, Deborah & O’Connor,Maura (eds): Comparison and History: Europe in cross national perspective.

c. Macrohistory

  • Wallerstein, I: World-systems Analysis: An introduction

or

  • Heikkinen & van Zanden, eds, Exploring Economic Growth: essays in measurement and analysis (chapters 3, 9, 12 ja 13).

d. The Annalists

  • Burke, Peter: French Historical Revolution: The Annales School, 1929-1989 [152s]

or

  • Hunt & Revel: Histories: French Constructions of the past (pages1-63; 115-147; 241-308; 479-503).

e. Microhistory

  • Ginzburg, Carlo: Clues, Myths, and the Historical Method

f. Oral history

  • Perks, Robert & Thomson, Alistair (eds): The Oral history reader (pages ix–171)

Literature examinations

Study unit 9. Megatrends

In Finnish: 9. Suuret kehityslinjat, yhteinen osa + valinnainen osa (36 op/24 ov)/76171

9. Megatrends

Code 76171
Credits: 36 , Credit Units: 24

Mode of assessment:

Faculty examinations or lecture courses. Study units 9.1–9.4 are for everyone. Study units 9.5-9.9 are optional: select two of them.

Superordinate Units

Subordinate units

Study unit 9.1 Global Development

In Finnish: 9.1 Globaali kehitys (6 op/4 ov)/76172

9.1 Global Development

Code 76172
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Literature

  • Landes, David S.: The Unbound Prometheus (rev. ed. 2003).
  • Kenwood, A.G. –Lougheed, A.L: Growth of the International Economy, 1820-2000: An introductory text.
  • Davies, Robert W.: Soviet economic development from Lenin to Khrushchev.

Literature examinations

Study unit 9.2 Man and Nature

In Finnish: 9.2 Ihminen ja luonto (6 op/4 ov)/76173

9.2 Man and Nature

Code 76173
Credits: 3 + 3 = 6 , Credit Units: 4

Literature

  • McNeill, William: Plagues and Peoples.
  • Crosby, Alfred W.: Ecological Imperialism: The Biological Expansion of Europe 900–1900.
  • Opie, J.: Nature’s Nation. An Environmental History of the United States.

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Linking Finnish society, environment, and history: Approaches, methods and sources for multidisciplinary socio-environmental studies (3+3cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3+3 Credits (study weeks) 2+2

Teachers

doc. Simo Laakkonen E-mail simo.laakkonen@helsinki.fi

Time and location

17.1.2007 - 1.3.2007

Wednesday 14-16 and thursday 10-12, U35 lecture room.

Pre-registration in WebOodi (see below).

Target group

The course is relevant for foreign students in the fields of social science history, history and environmental history studies, environmental policy studies, environmental sociology, and possibly also in other related studies. In addition, a number of foreign students of natural sciences or even environmental technology studies (HUT) may be interested in the course. The course may be integrated with Finnish Culture and Society studies as well.

Content

The course presents social scientific approaches, qualitative and quantitative methods, concepts and sources that may be used in studies linking environment, societies and history. Finnish case studies are used to illustrate the use, benefits and challenges, of different approaches. The course will consist of the following topics and related approaches:

1. Introduction 2. Periodization of history, scales and approaches 3. Environmental science and society 4. Media and environment awareness 5. Social classes and groups and environmental justice 6. Political actors, cycles and power 7. Environmental technology 8. Economy and the environment 9. Legislation and litigation 10. Cultural representations of nature 11. Creating past, present and future environments 12. Evaluation of the course

Course work and forms of study

The course is worth of 3 credits or alternatively of 3 + 3 credits in case that the students also write an essay on themes related to the course.

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Study unit 9.3. Gender and Society

In Finnish: 9.3. Sukupuolten yhteiskunta (6 op/4 ov)/76174

9.3. Gender and Society

Code 76174
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Literature

  • Wiesner-Hanks M E: Gender in History.
  • Simonton, Deborah: A History of European Women’s Work. 1700 to the Present.
  • Tosh, John: Manliness and Masculinities in Nineteenth-century Britain.
  • Zemon-Davis, Natalie: Women on the margins: three seventeenth-century lives.

Literature examinations

Study unit 9.4. Work and Livelihood

In Finnish: 9.4. Työ ja toimeentulo (6 op/4 ov)/76175

9.4. Work and Livelihood

Code 76175
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Literature

  • Hobsbawm, Eric: Workers. Worlds of labour.
  • Donkin, Richard: Blood, sweat and tears: the evolution of work.
  • Whiteside, Noel: Bad times: unemployment in British social and political history.
  • Scholliers, Peter & Swarz, Leonard (eds): Experiencing Wages. Social and Cultural Aspcredits of Wage Forms in Europe Since 1500.

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Formation of Britain and Ireland, 1600s-1970s (Renvall Institute)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3-5

Teachers

Dr. Aki Kalliomäki

Time and location

Wed and Fri 12–14 Unioninkatu 38 F211, 1 November to 13 December 2006.

The course is taught by Renvall Institute. Preregistration and additional information: http://www.helsinki.fi/hum/renvall/eka/teaching/2006-07/bir06formation.html

Compensations

3 credits of the study unit 9.4.

Content

This is a survey course of the history of the formation of Britain and Ireland. By tracing economic, political and social developments since the 17th century, the course aspires to give a human face to British and Irish history. While doing so, the course will address issues such as mercantilism, the industrial revolution, colonialism, radical politics, and the working class. Attention will also be given to the particularities and commonalities of the experiences in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.

Until the end of the First World War, Britain was the dominant economic force in the world. Linked to this was an Empire over which the sun never set. How did Britain achieve this role and what were the repercussions over time in British society as a whole? In addressing colonialism, the course will also highlight the global British and Irish diasporas and serve as an introduction to the course on “The Great Empire Abroad”, to be given in spring 2007.

While the course will concentrate on the British Isles, its usefulness goes beyond the boundaries of "mere" Britain and Ireland. The analysis of Britain"s economic links and influence alone offers basic tools to anyone interested in modern social and economic history that can be adapted to the history of other nations.

Study unit 9.5. History of Everyday Life

In Finnish: 9.5. Arkielämän ja mentaliteettien historia (6 op/4 ov)/76176

9.5. History of Everyday Life

Code 76176
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Literature

  • Levi, Giovanni: Inheriting Power.
  • Thompson, E.P.: Customs in Common.
  • Spierenburg, Pieter: The Broken Spell.
  • de Certeau, Michel: The Practice of Everyday Life (vol 1).

Literature examinations

Study unit 9.6. History of Population and Family

In Finnish: 9.6. Väestö- ja perhehistoria (6 op/4 ov)/76177

9.6. History of Population and Family

Code 76177
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Literature

  • Anderson, Michael: Approaches to the history of western family 1500-1914 (rev.ed.1995)
  • Lynch, Katherine: Individuals, Families and communities in Europe, 1200-1800. The Urban foundations of Western Society.
  • Livi-Bacci, Massimo: A Concise History of World Population Seccombe,
  • Wally: A Millenium of Family Change

Literature examinations

Study unit 9.7. The Birth of the Consumer Society

In Finnish: 9.7. Kulutusyhteiskunnan synty (6 op/4 ov)/76178

9.7. The Birth of the Consumer Society

Code 76178
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Literature

  • McKendrick, Neil, John Brewer & J. H. Plumb: The Birth of a Consumer Society. The Commercialization of Eighteenth-Century England.
  • Cross, Gary: An All-Consuming Century. Why Commercialism Won in Modern America.
  • Strasser, Susan, Charles McGovern & Matthias Judt, eds. (1998): Getting and Spending. European and American Consumer Societies in the Twentieth Century.

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Leisure and Culture in Europe (Historian laitos)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 2 Credits (study weeks) 1

Teachers

prof. Peter Clark

Time and location

12.9.2006 - 19.10.2006

Ti ja to 12–14 U39 A205.

Huom. Kurssi on historian laitoksen opetusta. Ajantasaiset tiedot, ilmoittautumisohjeet tms. eivät välttämättä välity tähän oppaaseen, joten ne kannattaa tarkistaa ko. laitoksen sivuilta.

Compensations

Talous- ja sosiaalihistoria oj 9.7 (2op; korvaa yhden teoksen).

Study unit 9.8. History of Management

In Finnish: 9.8. Yritysjohtamisen kehityslinjoja (6 op/4 ov)/76090

9.8. History of Management

Code 76090
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Literature

  • Cassis, Youssef: Big Business. The European Experience in the Twentieth Century.
  • Pollard, Sidney: The Genesis of Modern Management. A Study of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain.
  • Wilson, John F: British business history, 1720-1994.

Literature examinations

Study unit JOS13. Development Trends in Corporate Management

In Finnish: JOS13. Yritysjohtamisen kehityslinjoja (6 op/4 ov)/76078

Utvecklingstrender inom företagsledarskap (JOS13)

Code 76078
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Literature examinations

Study unit 9.9. The Economic History of the European Intergration

In Finnish: 9.9. Euroopan integraation taloushistoria (6 op/4 ov)/76146

9.9. The Economic History of the European Intergration

Code 76146
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Literature

  • Aldcroft, Derek & Sutcliffe, Anthony: Europe in the International Economy 1500 to 2000.
  • Urwin, Derek: The Community of Europe. A History of European Integration since 1945.
  • Grant, Wyn: The Common Agricultural Policy.
  • Sutcliffe, Anthony: Western Europe Since 1945.

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Regions, nations and dynamics of cooperation: “the Nordic model” in societal and economic perspectives (3-6 cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3-6 Credits (study weeks) 2-3

Teachers

M.Soc.Sc. Johanna Rainio-Niemi E-mail johanna.rainio@helsinki.fi
Lärare M.Soc.Sc. Andrea Lorenz-Wende E-mail andrea.lorenz-wende@helsinki.fi

Time and location

2.11.2006 - 7.12.2006

Monday 10-12 and thursday 14-16, U40 lecture room 8. NOTICE: the first lecture is held on thursday 2.11.2006.

Pre-registration in WebOodi (see below).

Compensations

Social science history: 6 (3cr)

Political history: 9.2a, 9.2b (3 cr), 11.5 (5cr)

Economic and social history: 9.9 (6cr)

EU4 (6 cr) , EU5 (5 cr)

Content

In the recent decade the “Nordic model” became one of the key reference points in the European search for economically competitive, socially equal and democratically effective mode of organising society. In addition, the Nordic model of sub-regional cooperation has been highlighted as an exceptional succes in both historical and current perspective. During the course visiting lecturers approach historical and current conditions of the Nordic model and its national variations from the overlapping perspectives of economy, society and politics. In addition, the Nordic dynamics of regional and sub-regional cooperation and its interplay with national and international dynamics are focused upon.

Lecture outline

Thursday 2 Nov. First globalisation and the Nordic Countries Professor Riitta Hjerppe, University of Helsinki

Monday 6 Nov. The notion of "the Nordic model" Professor Pauli Kettunen, University of Helsinki

Thursday 9. Nov. Finnish and Swedish economies in the 20th century: economic growth and structure, business behaviour and large companiesProfessor Riitta Hjerppe, University of Helsinki

Monday 13. Nov. The Nordic conceptions of civil society: what makes them similar, what different? Research Director Henrik Stenius, University of Helsinki

Thursday 16. Nov. Formal and informal in the Nordic model of cooperation M.Soc.Sc. Heidi Haggrén, University of Helsinki

Monday 20. Nov. Small countries in theory and history with the Nordic Countries as examples Professor Olle Krantz, Umeå University, Umeå Business School

Thursday 23. Nov. NORDEK 1968-1970. Alternative or Nordic supplement to European economic integration? M.Soc.Sc. Lasse Sonne, University of Helsinki

Monday 27. Nov. Globalisation and the Nordic Models Director General Jukka Pekkarinen, Ministry of Finance

Thursday 30. Nov. Creating Nordic Capitalism - one, two or four models? Adjunct Professor Susanna Fellman, University of Helsinki

Monday 4. Dec. The Nordic model, identity and security D.Soc.Sc. Mikko Majander

Thursday 7. Dec "Nordic Model"? - conclusion of the course M.Soc.Sc. Johanna Rainio-Niemi and M.Soc.Sc. Andrea Lorenz-Wende

For more information please follow the updates at the course website.

Course work and forms of study

3 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • reflective essay 3-5 pages based on lectures and given articles

5 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • broader essay 15 pages on given topic and literature

6 credits:

  • active course participation
  • lecture diary (8-10 commented lectures, each 1 page)
  • reflective essay 3-5 pages based on lectures and given articles
  • broader essay 15 pages on given topic and literature

More detailed instructions will be given at the first lecture.

The lecture diaries and the course works for the 3 credits option should be submitted by December 15, 2006. The broader essays preferably by January 10, 2007.

HUOM! Kurssin kirjalliset työt voi halutessaan kirjoittaa kotimaisilla kielillä.

Website http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/mjrainio/english/teaching.htm

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Study unit 10. Proseminar

In Finnish: 10. Proseminaari (6 op/4 ov)/76159

10. Proseminar

Code 76159
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Mode of assessment:

One semester course.

Study unit 11. Bachelors Thesis

In Finnish: 11. Kandidaatintutkielma - talous- ja sosiaalihistoria (6 op/4 ov)/76179

11. Bachelors Thesis

Code 76179
Credits: 6 , Credit Units: 4

Study unit Master´s Degree in Political History

In Finnish: Maisteriopinnot - poliittinen historia/72033

Master´s Degree in Political History

Code 72033
Credits: 85 , Credit Units: 52

Subordinate units

Study unit 14. The Politics of Memory: The Use of History in Society

In Finnish: 14. Muistin politiikka: historian käyttö yhteiskunnassa (5 op)/760018

14. The Politics of Memory: The Use of History in Society

Code 760018
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination

Literature

  • Dominick LaCapra: Writing History, Writing Trauma
  • Eric Hobsbawm & Terence Ranger (eds).: Invention of Tradition
  • Wolfgang Schivelbusch: The Culture of Defeat. On national trauma, mourning and recovery
  • Jay Winter: Sites of Memory, Sites of Mourning
  • Peter Howard: Heritage. Management, Interpretation, Identity

Literature examinations

Study unit 15. Master studies in political history

In Finnish: 15. Poliittisen historian syventävät opinnot (15 op)/72035

15. Master studies in political history

Code 72035
Credits: 15 , Credit Units: 9
  • 15.1 Classical interpretations of history and politics (5 credits)
  • 15.2 Historiography (5 credits)
  • 15.3 Philosophy and theory of history (5 credits)

Mode of assesment:

Faculty examination

Study unit 15.1 Classical interpretations of history and politics

In Finnish: 15.1 Historian ja politiikan klassisia tulkintoja (5 op)/72036

15.1 Classical interpretations of history and politics

Code 72036
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Aristotle: Politics
  • Niccolo Machiavelli: The Prince
  • Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel: Philosophy of History
  • Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels: Manifest of the Communist Party
  • Max Weber: The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism

AND

  • Hannah Arendt: The Origins of Totalitarianism

OR

  • Karl Popper: Open Society and its Enemies

Literature examinations

Study unit 15.2 Historiography

In Finnish: 15.2 Historiankirjoituksen historia (5 op)/72038

15.2 Historiography

Code 72038
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Peter Burke (ed.): New Perspectives on Historical Writing
  • B. Fay et al (eds.): History and Theory
  • Georg G. Iggers: Historiography in the Twentieth Century. From Scientific Objectivity to Postmodern Challenge
  • Donald R. Kelley: Fortunes of History. Historical Inquiry from Herder to Huizinga

Literature examinations

Study unit 15.3 Theory and methodology of history

In Finnish: 15.3 Historiantutkimuksen teoria ja metodologia (5 op)/72039

15.3 Theory and methodology of history

Code 72039
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Mary Fulbrook: Historical Theory
  • Christopher Lloyd: The Structures of History
  • C. Behan McCullagh: The Logic of History. Putting Postmodernism in Perspective
  • Alun Munslow: The New History

Literature examinations

Study unit 16. Research Cource

In Finnish: 16. Tutkimuskurssi (10 op, sisältää HOPS 1 op)/72400

16. Research Cource

Code 72400
  • 16.1 Introductory tutorial with the supervising professor (1 credit)
  • 16.2 Preparatory examination for the research seminar (3 credits)
  • 16.3 Research seminar (6 credits)

Study unit 16.1. Guidance in research course

In Finnish: 16.1 Tutkimuskurssin ohjauskeskustelu/ojp161

16.1. Guidance in research course

Code
Credits: 2 , Credit Units: 1

Study unit 16.2 Preparatory examination for the research seminar

In Finnish: 16.2 Tutkimuskurssin valmistava tentti/72040

16.2 Preparatory examination for the research seminar

Code 72040

Mode of assesment:

In a consultation with the professor giving the course two of following books will be selected for a faculty examination. It is recommended to take the course when the student is starting the process of doing the Master’s thesis

Literature

  • Craig Calhoun: Nationalism
  • John S. Dryzek: The Politics of the Earth. Environmental discourses
  • Fred Halliday: Rethinking International Relations
  • Gerhard Lehmbruch & Philippe C. Schmitter (eds.): Patterns of Corporatist Policy-Making
  • Alexander Wendt: Social Theory of International Politics

Literature examinations

Study unit Research Seminar

In Finnish: 16.3 Tutkimusseminaari/ojp163

16.3. Research Seminar

Code
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Mode of assesment:

Lectures and practical training in small groups.

Study unit 17. Master's Seminars I-II

In Finnish: 17. Seminaarit I-II (10 op, sisältää HOPS 2 op)(10 op)/72412

17. Master?s Seminars I-II

Code 72412

Mode of assesment:

Attendance during two academic terms is required. During the first term the student presents her research proposal; during the second term she presents a part of the manuscript. Before taking part in the seminar the student must have completed the intermediary studies and the topic of the Master’s thesis has to be proved by the professor.

Study unit 18. Master's Thesis

In Finnish: 18. Pro gradu -tutkielma (40 op)/72413

18. Master´s Thesis

Code 72413
Credits: 40 , Credit Units: 20

Study unit 19. Practical Training, Tutorial or Optional Studies

In Finnish: 19. Työharjoittelu (5 op)/72041

19. Practical Training, Tutorial or Optional Studies

Code 72041
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Study unit Master´s Degree in Economic and Social History

In Finnish: Maisteriopinnot - talous- ja sosiaalihistoria (yleinen linja)/76180

Master´s Degree in Economic and Social History

Code
Credits: 110 ,

Subordinate units

Study unit 12. History of Social Science History

In Finnish: 12. Yhteiskuntahistoriallisen tutkimuksen historia (5 op/3 ov)/76181

12. History of Social Science History

Code 76181
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Mode of assessment:

Faculty examination or lecture course.

Literature

  • Coleman, D.C.: History and the Economic Past
  • Thomas G. Rawski et al: Economics and the Historian.
  • Peter Lambert & Phillip Schofield (eds): Making History.
  • Peter Burke: What is Cultural History?

Literature examinations

Study unit 13. Questions of History Theory

In Finnish: 13. Historiateorian ajankohtaisia kysymyksiä (5 op/3 ov)/76182

13. Questions of History Theory

Code 76182
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Mode of assessment:

Faculty examination or lecture course.

Literature

  • Phillip Carrard: The Poetics of New History. French historical discourse from Braudel to Chartier.
  • Miles Fairburn: Social History: problems, strategies, methods.
  • Anna-Maija Castren & Markku Lonkila & Matti Peltonen (eds.): Between Sociology and History.

Literature examinations

Study unit 15. Method Course

In Finnish: 15. Tutkimusmenetelmäkurssi (10 op/5 ov)/76183

15. Method Course

Code 76183
Credits: 10 , Credit Units: 5

Study unit 16. The Historical Background of Social Questions

In Finnish: 16. Yhteiskunnallisten kysymysten historiallisia juuria (10/20 op/12-16 ov)/76184

16. The Historical Background of Social Questions

Code
Credits: 10/ - 20 , Credit Units: 12 - 16

Mode of assessment:

Faculty examinations or lecture courses. Four study units are selected from 16.1-16.10.

Superordinate Units

Subordinate units

Study unit 16.1 The Agrarian Society and its Demise

In Finnish: 16.1 Agraarinen yhteiskunta ja sen loppu (5 op)/76185

16.1 The Agrarian Society and its Demise

Code 76185
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Ladurie E L R: Peasants of Languedoc.
  • Howkins, Alun: The Death of Rural England. The Social History of the Countryside Since 1900.
  • Blum, Jerome: The End of Old Order in Rural Europe
  • Collins, E.T.J. (ed): The Agrarian History of England and Wales. Volume VII. 1850-1914, I-II (selected parts)

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Baltic countryside in transition (3op, ECEBB)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3 Credits (study weeks) 2

Time and location

19.1.2007 - 23.2.2007

Enrolment at the course website by January 12th 2007.

The course is organised by the Aleksanteri Institute in cooperation with the Department of Social Psychology in the framework of the East Central European, Balkan and Baltic Studies (ECEBB) programme.

Further information at the course website: http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/english/ecebb/ecebb_coursedescriptions/baltic_countryside.htm

Content

The lecture course analyzes rural social change in the Baltic countries (Estonia , Latvia and Lithuania ) after socialism.

In each of these countries a dramatic privatization process of collective agriculture took place, while political and economic structures were reconstructed after independence from the Soviet Union in the end of 1980"s.

The lecturers will highlight these processes, economic restructuring, social and cultural consequences of these changes, and the ways of adaptation in the market economy by Baltic people.

The lectures are based on results of several field research projects. The lecturers are coming from Universities of Vilnius (Poviliunas), Riga (Tisenkopfs), Tallinn (Ruutsoo), Jyväskylä (Alanen) and Helsinki (Nikula, Granberg, Ojala).

Study unit 16.2 The Global Economy and Changes in Living Standards

In Finnish: 16.2 Globaalitalous ja elintaso (5 op)/76186

16.2 The Global Economy and Changes in Living Standards

Code 76186
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Pomeranz, Kenneth: The Great Divergence: China, Europe and the Making of the Modern World.
  • Michael D. Bordo, Alan M Taylor & Jeffrey G Williamson (eds): Globalization in Historical Perspective.
  • Fogel, Robert: The Escape from Hunger and premature death.

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Themes in European Integration History (3+2cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3+2 Credits (study weeks) 2+1

Teachers

Yliop.lehtori Juhana Aunesluoma E-mail juhana.aunesluoma@helsinki.fi

Time and location

3.11.2006 - 15.12.2006

Lecture course 3.11.–15.12.2006 friday 12-14 (3cr), U35 lecture room

Essay seminar 16.1.–27.2.2007 tuesday 12-14 (2cr), pol. hist. seminar room (Snellmaninkatu 14 A, 1st floor)

Pre-registration for lecture course in WebOodi (see below).

Compensations

5 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • EU-5 (History of European Political Integration)
  • Political history: unit 11.5 (Imperialism, Integration and Globalization)
  • Political history: unit 11.6 (The Cold War Period)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8 (essay topic related to economy)

3 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • Political history: 8.2a (Modern state and civil society: Optional literature a)
  • Political history: 9.2a or 9.2b (The international and the global system: Optional literature a or b)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8

Content

The course discusses selected themes of European integration history as well as the historiography of European integration and main points of debate in integration studies. The themes include the following:

  • European reconstruction, the Marshall-plan and the origins of European integration
  • the ‘Milward controversy’: integration and the rescue of the European nation state?
  • integration and the international system: integration history and new cold war history
  • the sui generis debate: the uniqueness of European integration?
  • alternative paths of integration history: the plans that failed
  • Finland’s road into the European Union

Course work and forms of study

The course is divided into two parts, lectures (3 study points, 2. period) and an optional essay seminar (2 study points, 3. period). Students taking the lecture course will receive 3 study points. Lecture course plus essay seminar is 5 study points (3+2). The essay seminar cannot be taken without the preceding lecture course.

All instruction and discussion is in English. Written work can be submitted in English, Finnish or Swedish.

3 credits: lectures, additional reading and a final exam (6 x 2h lectures) 3.11.–15.12.2006.

5 credits (in addition to the above): essay seminar (15 000 character essay and 6 x 2h sessions) 16.1.–27.2.2007. (Website for essay seminar: http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistoryseminar.htm )

Website http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistory.htm

WebOodi Registration

Study unit 16.3 Population and History

In Finnish: 16.3 Yhteiskuntamuutos ja väestö (5 op)/76187

16.3 Population and History

Code 76187
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Thane, Pat: Old Age in English Society [pages 257–536].
  • Spellman, W. M.: The global community: migration and the making of the modern world.
  • Israel, Betsy: Bachelor girl: 100 years of breaking the rules: a social history of living single.
  • Levi, Giovanni & Schmitt, Jean-Claude(eds.): A history of young people in the West (Volume II. Stormy evolution to modern times)

Literature examinations

Study unit 16.4 Economic Growth and Crises

In Finnish: 16.4 Taloudellinen kasvu ja kriisit (5 op)/76188

16.4 Economic Growth and Crises

Code 76188
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Crafts, Nicolas and Toniolo, Gianni (eds): Economic Growth in Europe Since 1945.
  • Temin, Peter: Lessons from the Great Depression

or

  • Feinstein, Charles H., Temin, Peter & Toniolo, Gianni: The European Economy Between the Wars.
  • Harrison, Mark (ed): The Economics of World War II.
  • Kiander, Jaakko (toim): 1990s Economic Crisis. Luvut I.2 ja III.12.

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Post-war in Japanese History (Renvall-instituutti)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 5 Credits (study weeks) 2,5

Teachers

Dos. Kauko Laitinen

Time and location

11.1.2007 - 19.4.2007

Thu 14-16, U38 A 132 (no class 18.1.)

There is no pre-registration to the course, but all students planning to take this course are expected to attend the first gathering on January 11 or, in case of hinder, contact the instructor in advance.

Huom. Kurssi on historian laitoksen opetusta. Ajantasaiset tiedot, ilmoittautumisohjeet tms. eivät välttämättä välity tähän oppaaseen, joten ne kannattaa tarkistaa ko. laitoksen sivuilta.

Compensations

Economic and social history 16.4.

Political history 11.6

Content

This research course will analyse factors behind Japan’s rapid and successful recovery from her defeat in World War II. Did the reconstruction of the country start from zero after the country had surrendered? Or was there a continuum with the country’s pre-war strength on psychological level helping to turn the disaster to an economic – and possibly social – victory? What kind of connotations did the term “sengo” (post-war) cause in the minds of the war generation? How does the young generation in Japan view the post-war era? This course will mainly be composed of students’ analyses and class presentations of chosen documents and articles. There will be no final examination, but instead students are expected to keep a learning diary throughout the course to be submitted in the end of the course.

Courses in English

Themes in European Integration History (3+2cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3+2 Credits (study weeks) 2+1

Teachers

Yliop.lehtori Juhana Aunesluoma E-mail juhana.aunesluoma@helsinki.fi

Time and location

3.11.2006 - 15.12.2006

Lecture course 3.11.–15.12.2006 friday 12-14 (3cr), U35 lecture room

Essay seminar 16.1.–27.2.2007 tuesday 12-14 (2cr), pol. hist. seminar room (Snellmaninkatu 14 A, 1st floor)

Pre-registration for lecture course in WebOodi (see below).

Compensations

5 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • EU-5 (History of European Political Integration)
  • Political history: unit 11.5 (Imperialism, Integration and Globalization)
  • Political history: unit 11.6 (The Cold War Period)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8 (essay topic related to economy)

3 credit course qualifies for the following units:

  • Political history: 8.2a (Modern state and civil society: Optional literature a)
  • Political history: 9.2a or 9.2b (The international and the global system: Optional literature a or b)
  • Economic and social history: unit 16.2. or 16.8

Content

The course discusses selected themes of European integration history as well as the historiography of European integration and main points of debate in integration studies. The themes include the following:

  • European reconstruction, the Marshall-plan and the origins of European integration
  • the ‘Milward controversy’: integration and the rescue of the European nation state?
  • integration and the international system: integration history and new cold war history
  • the sui generis debate: the uniqueness of European integration?
  • alternative paths of integration history: the plans that failed
  • Finland’s road into the European Union

Course work and forms of study

The course is divided into two parts, lectures (3 study points, 2. period) and an optional essay seminar (2 study points, 3. period). Students taking the lecture course will receive 3 study points. Lecture course plus essay seminar is 5 study points (3+2). The essay seminar cannot be taken without the preceding lecture course.

All instruction and discussion is in English. Written work can be submitted in English, Finnish or Swedish.

3 credits: lectures, additional reading and a final exam (6 x 2h lectures) 3.11.–15.12.2006.

5 credits (in addition to the above): essay seminar (15 000 character essay and 6 x 2h sessions) 16.1.–27.2.2007. (Website for essay seminar: http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistoryseminar.htm )

Website http://www.valt.helsinki.fi/blogs/jauneslu/euhistory.htm

WebOodi Registration

Study unit 16.5 History of Work and Labour Market

In Finnish: 16.5 Työ ja työmarkkinat (5 op)/76189

16.5 History of Work and Labour Market

Code 76189
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Heikkinen, Sakari: Labour and the market.
  • Rahikainen, Marjatta: Centuries of child labour.
  • Goldin, Claudia: Understanding the Gender Gap.
  • Grint, Keith: The Sociology of Work (2. ed.)

Literature examinations

Courses in English

American Industrial Relations in Historical and Comparative Perspective (Renvall-instituutti)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 5

Teachers

Ph.D. Larry G. Gerber

Time and location

11.9.2006 - 20.10.2006

Ma 14-16 ja pe 14-16, Mariankatu 11 ls 8.

Huom. Kurssi on Renvall-instituutin opetusta. Ajantasaiset tiedot, ilmoittautumisohjeet tms. eivät välttämättä välity tähän oppaaseen, joten ne kannattaa tarkistaa ko. laitoksen sivuilta.

http://www.helsinki.fi/hum/renvall/pam/teaching/2006_autumn_descriptions.html

Compensations

Talous- ja sosiaalihistoria oj 16.5.

Content

This course will examine the development of American industrial relations from the second half of the nineteenth century until the beginning of the twenty-first century. Through lectures and discussion, we will consider the extent to which the pattern of industrial relations that developed in the United States differed from the industrial relations practices of other Western industrial democracies, with a particular emphasis on comparisons and contrasts with Great Britain. The structure of the American economy and the role of government in shaping the development of labor-management relations will be emphasized.

Course work and forms of study

The course will conclude with a two-hour finla examination. The instructor will provide essay examination questions in advance. Reading assignments are indicated on the schedule below and will be made available for photoduplication in at the Renvall Institute office.

Study unit 16.6 Poverty and History

In Finnish: 16.6 Köyhyys ja historia (5 op)/76190

16.6 Poverty and History

Code 76190
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Steadman Jones, Gareth.: An End to Poverty? A Historical Debate (2004).
  • Jütte, Robert: Poverty and Deviance In Early Modern Europe.
  • O’Connor, Alice: Poverty Knowledge: Social Science, Social Policy, and the Poor in Twentieth-Century U.S. History.
  • Puuronen, Vesa et al.(eds.): New challenges for the welfare society.

Literature examinations

Study unit 16.7 Key Issues in Business History

In Finnish: 16.7 Yrityshistorian erikoiskysymyksiä (5 op)/76191

16.7 Key Issues in Business History

Code 76191
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Chandler, Alfred D., Amatori, Franco & Hikino, Takashi (eds): Big Business and The Wealth of Nation.
  • Jones, Geoffrey: Multinationals and Global Capitalism. From the Nineteenth to the Twenty First Century.
  • Jonathan Zeitlin & Gary Herrigel (eds): Americanization and its limits.

Literature examinations

Study unit 16.8 Gender History

In Finnish: 16.8 Sukupuolihistoria (5 op)/76192

16.8 Gender History

Code 76192
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Davidoff, Leonore & Hall, Catherine: Family Fortunes: Men and Women of the English Middle Class 1780–1850 (Rev. ed. 2002)
  • Frader, Laura & Rose, Sonya: Gender and Class in Modern Europe.
  • Löfström, Jan: Scandinavian homosexualities: essays on gay and lesbian studies.

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Gender and Representation in Japanese History (Renvall-instituutti)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 5 Credits (study weeks) 2,5

Teachers

Ph. D. Mikako Iwatake

Time and location

2.2.2007 - 16.3.2007

Fri 10-14, aud XI.

Huom. Kurssi on Renvall-instituutin opetusta. Ajantasaiset tiedot, ilmoittautumisohjeet tms. eivät välttämättä välity tähän oppaaseen, joten ne kannattaa tarkistaa ko. laitoksen sivuilta.

Compensations

Talous- ja sosiaalihistoria oj 16.8.

Content

Drawing upon the recent achievements of gender studies in Japan, this class attempts at gendered readings of Japanese history and culture. The class covers a wide range of topics such as 12th century scroll paintings, magical power ascribed to female priest, cherry blossom and militarism, visual representation of women during the Second World War.

Study unit 16.9 Interpretations of the History of the Finnish Society

In Finnish: 16.9 Suomalaisen yhteiskunnan kehitys (5 op)/76193

16.9 Interpretations of the History of the Finnish Society

Code 76193
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Study unit 16.10. Environmental History

In Finnish: 16.10. Ympäristöhistoria (5 op)/76194

16.10. Environmental History

Code 76194
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Literature

  • Fagan, Brian: The Little Ice Age. How climate made history 1300-1850.
  • McNeill, John R.: Something under the Sun. An Environmental History of the Twentieth-Century World.
  • Myllyntaus Timo & Saikku Mikko (eds.): Encountering the Past in Nature. Essays in Environmental History (2nd ed.).
  • Nadeau, Chantal: Fur Nation. From the Beaver to Brigitte Bardot.

Literature examinations

Courses in English

Linking Finnish society, environment, and history: Approaches, methods and sources for multidisciplinary socio-environmental studies (3+3cr)

Study units

Credits

ECTS credits 3+3 Credits (study weeks) 2+2

Teachers

doc. Simo Laakkonen E-mail simo.laakkonen@helsinki.fi

Time and location

17.1.2007 - 1.3.2007

Wednesday 14-16 and thursday 10-12, U35 lecture room.

Pre-registration in WebOodi (see below).

Target group

The course is relevant for foreign students in the fields of social science history, history and environmental history studies, environmental policy studies, environmental sociology, and possibly also in other related studies. In addition, a number of foreign students of natural sciences or even environmental technology studies (HUT) may be interested in the course. The course may be integrated with Finnish Culture and Society studies as well.

Content

The course presents social scientific approaches, qualitative and quantitative methods, concepts and sources that may be used in studies linking environment, societies and history. Finnish case studies are used to illustrate the use, benefits and challenges, of different approaches. The course will consist of the following topics and related approaches:

1. Introduction 2. Periodization of history, scales and approaches 3. Environmental science and society 4. Media and environment awareness 5. Social classes and groups and environmental justice 6. Political actors, cycles and power 7. Environmental technology 8. Economy and the environment 9. Legislation and litigation 10. Cultural representations of nature 11. Creating past, present and future environments 12. Evaluation of the course

Course work and forms of study

The course is worth of 3 credits or alternatively of 3 + 3 credits in case that the students also write an essay on themes related to the course.

WebOodi Registration

Study unit 17. Studies Supporting Masters Thesis

In Finnish: 17. Tutkielmaa tukevat opinnot (20 op)/76195

17. Studies Supporting Masters Thesis

Code 76195
Credits: 20 , Credit Units: 11 - 12
  • 17.1. Seminars (10 credits)
  • 17.2. Research Methodology (5 credit)
  • 17.3 Master’s Thesis Literature (5 credits)

Study unit 17.1. Seminars

In Finnish: 17.1. Seminaarit (10 op)/76410

17.1. Seminars

Code 76410
Credits: 10 , Credit Units: 5

Mode of assessment:

Participation to seminars for two semesters.

Study unit 17.2. Studies on Methodology

In Finnish: 17.2. Menetelmäopintoja (5 op)/76196

17.2. Studies on Methodology

Code 76196
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Mode of assessment:

Optional course on research methodology.

Study unit 17.3. Masters Thesis Literature

In Finnish: 17.3. Tutkielmaa sivuava tutkimuskirjallisuus (5 op)/76197

17.3. Masters Thesis Literature

Code 76197
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Mode of assessment:

Essay or lecture course.

Literature examinations

Study unit 18. Master´s Thesis

In Finnish: 18. Pro gradu -tutkielma (40 op)/76413

18. Master´s Thesis

Code 76413
Credits: 40 , Credit Units: 20

Study unit 19. Apprenticeship, Tutorial or Optional Studies

In Finnish: 19. Työharjoittelu, tutorial-harjoittelu tai valinnaisia opintoja (5 op)/76198

19. Apprenticeship, Tutorial or Optional Studies

Code 76198
Credits: 5 , Credit Units: 3

Study unit Master´s Degree in Economic and Social History

In Finnish: Maisteriopinnot - talous- ja sosiaalihistoria (opettajalinja)/76199

Master´s Degree in Economic and Social History

Code
Credits: 85 ,

Subordinate units

Study unit Post-graduate Studies in Political History

In Finnish: Poliittisen historian jatko-opinnot/pohijatko

Post-graduate Studies in Political History

Code
Credit Units: 36

Study unit Post-graduate Studies in Economic and Social History

In Finnish: Talous- ja sosiaalihistorian jatko-opinnot/tasojatko

Post-graduate Studies in Economic and Social History

Code

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