Fiction 1 (OPEN UNI), Summer University of Northern Ostrobothnia

Prerequisites and co-requisites: Introduction to Literary Research I; Literary History 1 and 2

Among the aims of this course is for students to gain an understanding of the classic works of Finnish literature, and to practise close reading and interpretation of literature, i.e. the application of the concepts of literary analysis to practice. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to analyse and evaluate literary art through writing and discussions, closely read texts (primarily fiction) with the application of basic concepts of the study of literature, as well as give and receive feedback. They will be able to analyse the structural and thematic aspects as well as the main contextual tenets of Finnish fiction.

Practicum group work for students majoring in Literature and for students majoring in Finnish and Saami who are in the subject teacher programme.

Written examination/essay/working in small groups for other subsidiary subject students.

For students participating in the taught course: discussion in small groups led by a teacher, exercises. For other students: independent study according to the general advice presented on the degree program webpage (e.g. advice on essay writing).

Study package in English negotiable (contact the teacher).

Course (taught in Finnish), written texts (essays and exercises) or exam. Contact the teacher for instructions on the latter two.

0–5.

The assessment criteria for the taught course in Finnish focuses on the application of concepts to practice essays and other exercises and discussions; on the linkage of conclusions to the texts and contexts; on the appropriateness, multidimensionality and structural qualities of the reasoning; on the commitment to dialogue and active participation in the group. For other means of completing the course, similar criteria is applied.

Language of instruction: Finnish; a study package in English can be negotiated with the teacher