Study Guide

Objective

The student
- is familiar with the conceptual and theoretical foundation of ethnocentrism, racism, discrimination, and related concepts (intersectionality, populism, and nativism, among others)
- is familiar with the historical legacies of migration, new and old minorities, racism, and discrimination in Europe, the Nordics and in Finland, in particular
- can analyse and critically discuss salient issues, institutions and practices in the Nordics in respect of the theme of the course

Content

- The conceptual and theoretical foundation of the themes of the course (ethnocentrism, racism and discrimination), as well as on related themes, such as intersectionality, nativism and populism
- Historical legacies of migration, racism and discrimination in Europe and the Nordics
- New and old (established) minorities in the Nordic countries
- Contemporary issues, among others, the rise and consolidation of populist parties, institutional racism and segregation in present-day society, legal frameworks, racist violence and crime in Finland

Location and time

Date, time and venue
11.03.2026 09.00 - 11.30 W31-C121
16.03.2026 09.00 - 11.30 W31-C121
25.03.2026 09.00 - 11.30 W31-E133
01.04.2026 12.30 - 15.00 W31-E133
22.04.2026 09.00 - 11.30 W31-C121
04.05.2026 09.00 - 11.30 W31-C117
07.05.2026 09.00 - 11.30 W31-C117
11.05.2026 09.00 - 11.30 will be published later

Materials

Recommended literature is presented during lectures and on the Moodle platform of the course.
Students will also need to include relevant literataure on their selected topics of presentation.

Teaching methods

The course is realised through lectures, including video materials; literature studies; workshops; and student's oral presentations.

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

The examination of the course is based on active engagement during lectures and workshops, and on student-led presentations of given topics, including written contributions as a basis of the presentations.

International connections

The course is offered both to degree programme students and to exchange students from different countries.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

The course equals to 5 ECTS, approximately 135 h, of which 24 h are scheduled in class and approximately 100 h consist of independent studies.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature.
The student can reflect on and motivate his/her point of view.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.

Assessment methods and criteria

Successful completion requires both oral and written contributions that demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the themes in focus.
The evaluation (grading) will be based on
1. participation
2. presentations of selected topics, including: content accuracy; relevance; presentation clarity and engagement
3. the written component.

See also "Uppgifter om studieperioden" in respect of grading.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge