The aim of the course is to examine, how ideas of identity are created, reinforced and modified in European history. This question will be studied from different viewpoints and time periods. The focus will be on the questions of language, politics and religion. These questions will be examined in different time periods and topics. Students will learn to use key concepts concerning European identity in history. Course takes place in web-based international and local study groups.

Prerequisites:

Students are required to have access to the Internet and possess elementary computer skills. They must be able to communicate in English, in writing.

Learning outcomes:

* acquire an understanding of different definitions of the concept of identity in history
* acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specific topic concerned with identity in history
* obtain insights into additional topics concerned with identity in history
* acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specific theme related to identity in history
* obtain insights into additional themes related to identity in history
* obtain the capability to comprehend and share specific points of view regarding identity in history and to use the communication and knowledge sharing skills that support it.

Competences:

* acquire awareness of and respect for points of view deriving from other national or cultural backgrounds
* obtain skills in problem identification and solving
* obtain skills in communication and knowledge sharing
* obtain skills in communicating in a foreign language
* acquire a concern for quality
* become acquainted with the pedagogical tools of e-Learning
acquire an ability to use computer and internet resources and techniques

Registration for the course start on August 15. at 12.00 and ends on September 15. at 12.00.

In this text seminar we will go through Adam Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments. The text is available in the moodle page, the password is Sentiments. (Check out also the course in moral psychology 26-29.9)

28.9. Introduction

12.10. Part I: Of the propriety of action 11-77

2.11. Part II: Of merit and demerit; or, of the objects of reward and punishment 78-127

16.11. Part III Of the foundation of our judgments concerning our own sentiments and conduct, and of the sense of duty 128-208

30.11. Part IV Of the effect of utility upon the sentiment of approbation & Part V Of the influence of custom and fashion upon the sentiments of moral approbation and disapprobation 209-247

7.12. Part VI Of the character of virtue 248-312

15.12. Part VI Of systems of moral philosophy 313-405 (NB: not 14.12).

Active participation in seminars, typically 3 ECTS, with extra reading 5 ECTS.

This course is offered as an art/research workshop where students explore questions related to gender politics of masculinities in Finnish and Russian societies. The course consists of pre-readings, short lectures, discussions and independent work on men studies, and Finnish and Russian case studies.

The course/workshop offers a forum for cross-cultural and cross-sectoral knowledge production in the field of men studies. Of special interest will be the image making, both in visual arts and verbal contexts. Both the speakers and the pre-readings will critically focus on the politics of gender and masculinity, both in Finland and in Russia. By utilizing the cooperation of academic research and artistic practice (especially film) we seek to recognize problems related to gender and masculinities in the Finnish and Russian contexts.

The point of departure of the workshop is the idea that while questions related to sexual and gender politics are differently structured in Finnish and Russian societies, much is also shared. The workshop will explore masculinities in the following contexts:

(1)   Masculinities and the representations of fatherhood in Finnish and Russian film and research

(2)   Affective history of war and peace

(3)   Politics of sexuality and image making and the role of media in de/re-constructing of masculinities

Teachers/Speakers (2. and 3. Dec. 2016)

Research: E.g. Ville Kivimäki (History, UTA), Jiri Nieminen (Politics, gender studies UTA), Elena Mescherkina (Sociology, Moscow Russia), Aleksandrina Vanke (Culture and History, Moscow, Russia), Tatjana Rjabova (History, gender studies Ivanovo, Russia), Cai Weaver (Politics, gender studies, Helsinki); Arja Rosenholm (Russian language and culture UTA), Anni Kangas (Politics, UTA)

Arts: E.g. Elena Pogrebizhskaya (Moscow); Nina Rokosa; Juhani Haukka; Masha Godovannya (St.Petersburg)

The aim of the course is to examine, how ideas of identity are created, reinforced and modified in European history. This question will be studied from different viewpoints and time periods. The focus will be on the questions of language, politics and religion. These questions will be examined in different time periods and topics. Students will learn to use key concepts concerning European identity in history. Course takes place in web-based international and local study groups.

Prerequisites:

Students are required to have access to the Internet and possess elementary computer skills. They must be able to communicate in English, in writing.

Learning outcomes:

* acquire an understanding of different definitions of the concept of identity in history
* acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specific topic concerned with identity in history
* obtain insights into additional topics concerned with identity in history
* acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specific theme related to identity in history
* obtain insights into additional themes related to identity in history
* obtain the capability to comprehend and share specific points of view regarding identity in history and to use the communication and knowledge sharing skills that support it.

Competences:

* acquire awareness of and respect for points of view deriving from other national or cultural backgrounds
* obtain skills in problem identification and solving
* obtain skills in communication and knowledge sharing
* obtain skills in communicating in a foreign language
* acquire a concern for quality
* become acquainted with the pedagogical tools of e-Learning
acquire an ability to use computer and internet resources and techniques

Registration for the course start on August 15. at 12.00 and ends on September 15. at 12.00.

In this text seminar we will go through Adam Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments. The text is available in the moodle page, the password is Sentiments. (Check out also the course in moral psychology 26-29.9)

28.9. Introduction

12.10. Part I: Of the propriety of action 11-77

2.11. Part II: Of merit and demerit; or, of the objects of reward and punishment 78-127

16.11. Part III Of the foundation of our judgments concerning our own sentiments and conduct, and of the sense of duty 128-208

30.11. Part IV Of the effect of utility upon the sentiment of approbation & Part V Of the influence of custom and fashion upon the sentiments of moral approbation and disapprobation 209-247

7.12. Part VI Of the character of virtue 248-312

15.12. Part VI Of systems of moral philosophy 313-405 (NB: not 14.12).

Active participation in seminars, typically 3 ECTS, with extra reading 5 ECTS.

This course focuses on the history and geography of the Mediterranean area from the era of the 19th century colonialisms until today’s current history shaped by the Arab Spring, European integration and migration. Analyzed here are topics such as violence and race as subjects of colonialism, the politics of empires, the politics of climate change and modernization processes in post-colonial states.  In the second part of the course significant attention is paid to Cold War international relations and military history of the area, decolonization as well as post-Cold War developments.  Key concepts discussed throughout the course include anatomy of languages, circular migration, pan-Arabism, the Ottoman past, European Union integration, revolution, Communism, the global south, pan-Africanism, Superpower politics, peace, dictatorship, war, authoritarianism, democracy, the Third World and Europe.

The aim of the course is to examine, how ideas of identity are created, reinforced and modified in European history. This question will be studied from different viewpoints and time periods. The focus will be on the questions of language, politics and religion. These questions will be examined in different time periods and topics. Students will learn to use key concepts concerning European identity in history. Course takes place in web-based international and local study groups.

Prerequisites:

Students are required to have access to the Internet and possess elementary computer skills. They must be able to communicate in English, in writing.

Learning outcomes:

* acquire an understanding of different definitions of the concept of identity in history
* acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specific topic concerned with identity in history
* obtain insights into additional topics concerned with identity in history
* acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specific theme related to identity in history
* obtain insights into additional themes related to identity in history
* obtain the capability to comprehend and share specific points of view regarding identity in history and to use the communication and knowledge sharing skills that support it.

Competences:

* acquire awareness of and respect for points of view deriving from other national or cultural backgrounds
* obtain skills in problem identification and solving
* obtain skills in communication and knowledge sharing
* obtain skills in communicating in a foreign language
* acquire a concern for quality
* become acquainted with the pedagogical tools of e-Learning
acquire an ability to use computer and internet resources and techniques

Mode of teaching: The course will be conducted in the Internet-based learning platform Moodle (Uni. of Turku) and in local study groups. The course will be organised at both local and international levels so that there will be mixed groups. Assignments and presentations: Workshops, on-line forum discussions, analyses of primary-source material and course readings.

Schedule: * Will be announced later

Registration for the course start on December 9. 2016 at 12.00 and ends on January 13. 2017 at 12.00.

Registration for the course start on December 9. 2016 at 12.00 and ends on January 13. 2017 at 12.00.

Preliminary program:

7.3. Introduction
14.3. Russia at World’s Fairs
21.3. Friendship societies and Western Fellow Travelers
28.3. Artistic tours
4.4. Tourism to and from Russia
11.4. Lenin museum in Tampere (Lecture held at the Lenin museum, starting at 9.00)
18.4. World Youth Festivals
25.4. Sports in the Cold War
2.5. The politics of hosting Mega-events

The aim of the course is to examine, how ideas of identity are created, reinforced and modified in European history. This question will be studied from different viewpoints and time periods. The focus will be on the questions of language, politics and religion. These questions will be examined in different time periods and topics. Students will learn to use key concepts concerning European identity in history. Course takes place in web-based international and local study groups.

Prerequisites:

Students are required to have access to the Internet and possess elementary computer skills. They must be able to communicate in English, in writing.

Learning outcomes:

* acquire an understanding of different definitions of the concept of identity in history
* acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specific topic concerned with identity in history
* obtain insights into additional topics concerned with identity in history
* acquire an in-depth knowledge of a specific theme related to identity in history
* obtain insights into additional themes related to identity in history
* obtain the capability to comprehend and share specific points of view regarding identity in history and to use the communication and knowledge sharing skills that support it.

Competences:

* acquire awareness of and respect for points of view deriving from other national or cultural backgrounds
* obtain skills in problem identification and solving
* obtain skills in communication and knowledge sharing
* obtain skills in communicating in a foreign language
* acquire a concern for quality
* become acquainted with the pedagogical tools of e-Learning
acquire an ability to use computer and internet resources and techniques

Mode of teaching: The course will be conducted in the Internet-based learning platform Moodle (Uni. of Turku) and in local study groups. The course will be organised at both local and international levels so that there will be mixed groups. Assignments and presentations: Workshops, on-line forum discussions, analyses of primary-source material and course readings.

Schedule: * Will be announced later

Registration for the course start on December 9. 2016 at 12.00 and ends on January 13. 2017 at 12.00.

Registration for the course start on December 9. 2016 at 12.00 and ends on January 13. 2017 at 12.00.