FIN100Y1
Elementary Finnish 104P

An introductory language course for students with no knowledge of Finnish. The acquisition of a basic vocabulary and of an understanding of elementary structural features through practice in comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. (Offered twice in a three year cycle)

FIN200Y1
Intermediate Finnish 104P

The four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) honed by discussion of Finnish literary texts as well as by compositions in Finnish about these texts, by a series of conversation exercises, and by analysis of morphology, syntax and word formation. Translation is used to aid in language learning. (Offered twice in a three year cycle)
Prerequisite: FIN100Y or permission of instructor

FIN210Y1
Introduction to Finnish Literature and Culture 52L

The historical, political, social and religious life of Finland expressed in its classical works of literature, including the Kalevala, in other major components of the cultural tradition (music, the visual and performing arts, architecture) and in national myths and symbols. Readings in English. (Offered in alternate years)

FIN220H1
Introduction to Finno-Ugric Linguistics 13L, 13S

A survey of the linguistic structures of the Finno-Ugric languages including Estonian, Finnish and Hungarian. Focus is to gain insights into workings of non-Indo-European languages. No prior knowledge of Finno-Ugric languages or linguistics required.

FIN250H1
Finnish Cinema 26S, 13P

Development of Finnish cinema from its parochial beginnings to its international recognition. The great pastoral tradition; the war memories (Laine, Kassila, Parikka); socio-political engagement of the 60s (Donner, Jarva), the paucity of the 70s (Mollberg); the universal outsider themes of the 80s (Aki and Mika Kaurism„ki). Readings and subtitles in English. (Offered in alternate years)

FIN260H1
Scandinavian Cinema 26S, 13P

Major developments of cinema in Scandinavia in the 20th century with concentration on the major film makers of Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. Screening of films by directors such as Victor Sj”str”m, Mauritz Stiller, Alf‹ Sj”berg, Ingmar Bergman, August Bille, Carl Th. Dreyer, Gabriel Axel, Nils Gaupe, Aki and Mika Kaurism„ki.

FIN300Y1
Advanced Finnish 78P

Advanced grammar and stylistics approached primarily through the study of texts that vary in complexity and style. Problems of composition and translation; oral and written practice; intensive and extensive reading. (Offered twice in a three year cycle)
Prerequisite: FIN200Y or permission of instructor

FIN310H1
Finnish Folklore: The Kalevala 13L, 13S

An examination of the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala: its relationship to the tradition of folk poetry; its quality as an epic poem; the mythological, religious, and cultural dimensions of its world view; its role in Finland's nation building in the 19th and 20th centuries. Readings in English. (Offered in alternate years)

FIN320H1
The Finnish Canadian Immigrant Experience 13L, 13S

Major issues and dimensions of the culture and experience of the Finnish immigrants to Canada, including Finnish Canadian literature, theatre, and press. Conceptual and ideological contributions to working class culture, women's lives, religious and social attitudes and values. Readings in English. (Offered in alternate years)

FIN330H1
Regional Origins of Finnish Culture 13L, 13S

The course traces the construction of a unified Finnish culture over the centuries from subcultures and values which ultimately have their definitions in the regional diversity of the area now called Finland. It focuses on the main divisions into western and eastern Finland, but also explores the Swedish and the Sami (Lappish) heritage in the context of old cultural regions. The sources used are cultural history texts as well as Finnish literature.

FIN340H1
Finland-Swedish Literature and Culture 13L, 13S

An examination of the major Finland-Swedish authors (Rune Coerg, Tgrelicks, Sodergran, Tove Jansson) and the linguistic reality of Finland as it has changed over time. The distinctly Finland-Swedish culture is explored, analysed and assessed in its Finnish and Scandinavian context. Cultural giants are studied (Sibelius, etc.).

FIN350H
The Finnish Short Story 26S

Historical, structural, and thematic study of the short fiction of Finland from the Romanticism of the 19th century to contemporary post-structuralism and post-modernism. Works of Runeberg, Topelius, Kivi, Canth, Aho, Jotuni, Lehtonen, Schildt, Sillanp„„, Haanp„„, Meri, Hyry, Salama, Mukka, Liksom, Huld n, and others. Readings in English. (Offered in alternate years)

FIN410Y1
Finnish Literature from 1700 52S

A chronological study of the development of Finnish literature, emphasizing outstanding writers, significant movements and trends, the emergence and transformations of the major genres and their relationship to Finnish folklore and to the national awakening. Readings in Finnish. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Recommended preparation: FIN300Y

FIN420Y1
Independent Study TBA

A reading and research project
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor