Late Modern and Contemporary History (OPEN UNI)

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to name, describe, and explain the significant events and stages of Late Modern and Contemporary History. Students will be able to connect and compare events, and see the Finnish historical events as a part of world history.

Lectures and independent study of the course material or a book exam as a secondary option

World Civilizations: The Global Experience, Volume 2: 1450 to the Present, Seventh Edition (2015), Part V & VI and Jouko Vahtola. Suomen Historia: Kivikaudesta 2000-luvulle (2017), s. 217–454.

• Examination based on the lectures and course material
• Book exam (only in special cases: please contact the person in charge)

0–5

Language of instruction Finnish and/or English

Timing 1st year

Target group Students at the early stages of Basic Studies of History

Person responsible University Lecturer Henry Oinas-Kukkonen

Other information The literature must be completed as a unit, and students must give a satisfactory answer to each question formulated from the books chosen for the exam.