Finnish Political Culture and System

• Time/Dates: 5.11. - 3.12.2009 Thu 16-20.
• Place/Location: Main building, lecture hall 10

Target group/Course level

Basic studies

Content

An introduction to Finnish politics. Topics to be covered include Finnish nationalism, the origins of the constitution, conflicts and cleavages, civil society, elections and political parties, the role of the parliament, the office of the president, the formation and functioning of coalition governments, the executive and local self-government, and domestic and foreign policy-making.

Completion

Dialogue/exam.