31298 - Finnish Linguistics and Language 3

Academic Year 2010/2011

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Foreign Languages and Literature (cod. 0979)

Course contents

The course provides an overview of Finnish literature, and examines the main literary works and genres of 1900, the post-war literature and contemporary literature. The course also draws attention to the representation of Finnish literary themes in other media, such as music, movies and the Fine Arts. The main literary works, genres and literary movements of the 20th Century Finland in their cultural context. The history and analysis of Modern Finnish Literature. The work of key authors will be discussed as representatives of the period in the context of surrounding Finnish society.


Readings/Bibliography

Laitinen, Kai: La letteratura finlandese. Otava, 1995.

Sillanpää, F. E.: Santa miseria. 1964. 

Linnankoski, J.: Il canto del fiore rosso.1928.

Jansson, T.: Racconti dalla valle dei Mumin. Adriano Salani Editore, 1995.

Liksom, R.: Memorie perdute. Edizioni Artemisia, 2003.

Paasilinna, A.: L'anno della lepre. Iperborea,1994.

Hotakainen, K.: Colpi al cuore. Iperborea, 2006. Via della trincea. Iperborea, 2010.

Hirvonen, E.: Ricordati. Scritturapura, 2006.

Oksanen, S.: La purga. Guanda, 2010.

Venho, J.: Virtuosi incantesimi. Edizioni Atelier, 2006.

Questa è la Finlandia. Scienza, commercio, cultura, industria, storia. Otava, 2002.

Sciamanesimo in Eurasia, dal mito alla tradizione. Roma, Aracne, 2008.

Simboli e miti della tradizione sciamanica. Bologna, Carattere, 2007.


Teaching methods

Frontal lessons, readings and group activity.

Assessment methods

The course requirements are regular attendance and  an oral exam covering the course work.


Teaching tools

CD, DVD, online materials and readings.

Office hours

See the website of Sanna Maria Martin