History of Finland (online lessons)

Dates and times

August 19–August 29, Mon–Thu 17:15–19:45

You can follow the lesson online or in person (in Helsinki). More information will be sent to participants by email.

Content

This series of lectures will examine questions in Finnish history from prehistory to the present. The emphasis will be placed on the period after 1809. The approach to the course will be thematic, chronological, and focused on the major questions concerning the country’s past. This course is designed for people of all backgrounds. No previous knowledge of Finland's history is required.

Monday, August 19: Finland’s Origins: Prehistoric and Historic
Tuesday, August 20: Finland as Part of the Swedish Realm (circa 1157–1809)
Wednesday, August 21: The Creation of Autonomous Finland (1809–1890)
Thursday, August 22: Oppression, Independence and Civil War (1890–1918)
Monday, August 26: Finland between the World Wars (1918–1939)
Tuesday, August 27: Finland at War (1939–1945)
Wednesday, August 28: Finland during the Cold War (1944–1991)
Thursday, August 29: European Finland in a Globalizing World

Teacher

Prof. Jason Lavery, Ph.D.

Duration and course fee

24 h. Course fee 15 euros.

Additional information

The lecture series is held as a joint cooperation between summer universities. The lecture series is arranged by Helsinki Summer University.

Summer University of Tampere contact information

The information published above is subject to change.