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Scandinavian Studies Programme. University of Oulu. Scandinavian Studies Programme. 32-credit (ECTS) introductory level programme Developed in co-operation with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), USA
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Scandinavian Studies Programme University of Oulu
Scandinavian Studies Programme • 32-credit (ECTS) introductory level programme • Developed in co-operation with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), USA • Designed to give students a broad overview of Scandinavian history, culture and everyday life. • Studies are in the fields of: • History • Social Studies • Cultural Studies • Fine Arts • Literature • Natural Sciences. International Relations
Academic Rules and Regulations • Runs in the autumn term • (2009: Sept 9 to Dec 9) • Six modules consisting of two to four courses • credits are given for entire module (not individual courses) • A full time Scandinavian Studies student needs minimum of four modules • Study Modules • Orientation to Scandinavian Studies • Geo-Politics and Societies in Scandinavia • Indigenous Cultures of the Polar Region • Cultural Heritage in Scandinavia: History and Culture • Finnish and Scandinavian Literature in Translation • Nordic Nature and Environment International Relations
Study Trips • Three week-long study trips: • Field Course at the Oulanka Research Station (Nordic Nature and Environment, participation fee 40 euros) • Study Trip to Turku, Stockholm (Sweden) and Helsinki (Cultural Heritage of Scandinavia, participation fee 60 euros) • Study trip to Finnish and Swedish Lapland (Indigenous Cultures of the Polar Region, participation fee 50 euros) • Restrictions on study trip participation: full time students only International Relations
Grading and Assessment • Grades will be given according to classroom performance, assignments, tests and/or examinations. • In most cases, the final exam/essay carries the most weight when assessing the final grade • Grades for individual courses are numerical on a scale 1-5 (5 being the best grade). • The grade for a whole module is the average of the numerical grades received for the courses of that particular module. International Relations
Grading and Assessment International Relations
WebOodi • Grades can be viewed at WebOodi (https://weboodi.oulu.fi/oodi/) • Login and password to WebOodi from Computer Services Centre (kummi students will show you the location) • After finishing studies at the University of Oulu, the password to WebOodi will expire, after which the grades can no longer be accessed by students International Relations
Transcripts • Transcripts are written in ECTS credits. • accompanied by separate paper explaining the overview, credits and grading in the programme for the US system • Two English copies sent out at the end of January • The fee for extra copies requested afterwards is 25 euros + postage International Relations
Transcripts • Bilateral agreement: transcripts sent to the home university • ISEP: transcripts sent to the ISEP office • Erasmus and others: transcripts sent to home address • Students staying for spring term: transcripts available from the International Centre International Relations
General Information • Lectures are usually 90 min long, they begin at 15 min past the hour and end 45 min past the hour (e.g. 8.15 - 9.45) • Exception: Sep 9th Main Library tour at 12 o’clock sharp! • No coffee or food to be brought into the lecture halls without teacher’s permission • Changes to schedules, classrooms and all additional information via e-mail and at the IC notice board (”Exchange Students”) International Relations
General Information • Most lectures at HU206 unless stated otherwise • Human Conditions lectures at MN101 • Some Music lectures at KTK106 and KTK117 • Feedback Session mandatory to everyone in December • Reserve some time to stay in Finland after the end of semester to finish final essays International Relations
CONTACT • Course related questions: contact the teacher directly via e-mail! • If all else fails, contact Maria Nikkilä • trainee.two@oulu.fi • + 358 8 553 4046 • Located at the International Centre (Open Mon-Wed 10-16) International Relations
Important Addresses • Scandinavian Studies:www.oulu.fi/intl/scandi/ • International Relations: http://www.oulu.fi/intl/index.html • WebOodi: https://weboodi.oulu.fi/oodi/ • Campus map:http://www.oulu.fi/intl/lomakkeet/campus.pdf • WebMail: https://webmail.oulu.fi/webmail/ International Relations
OULANKA FIELD COURSE: • Monday Sep 14th – Friday Sep 18th • Fees: 40 euros must be paid beforehand at the International Office (today 12.00- 16.00 or tomorrow at 10.00-12.00) 46,80 euros at the Oulanka Research Station for the food (8.08 euros per day, includes 3 meals) and sheets (6euros) • Remember proper clothing and shoes! International Relations