Introducution to research of history (5cr)
Code: LAER0524V24-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 03.12.2025 - 28.04.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 01.05.2026 - 31.07.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Teachers
- Ville Yliaska
- Course
- LAER0524V24
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
After the course student:
- understand the nature of historical knowledge, know the main principles of historical research and understand history as a discipline.
- can present what they have learned orally and in writing.
- has developed critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, self-direction, initiative and cooperation skills
Execution methods
Thematic seminar 16 h
Independent work 115 h
Accomplishment methods
The course includes the preparation of a small research paper
Content
- familiarisation with different historical research materials
- interpreting research data
- carrying out your own research using historical research methods, which may also be done in pairs
Materials
Kalela, Jorma: Historiantutkimus ja historia. 2000
Kalela J. & Lindroos I. (toim.): Jokapäiväinen historia . 2001.
Kuikka, Martti T.: Johdatus kasvatuksen historian tutkimukseen. 1991
Lappalainen, Jussi T.: Haluatko historiankirjoittajaksi? 2002.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Rejected:
The work done is very incomplete, incorrect, contains significant misunderstandings or is poorly aligned with the assignment.
Passed:
The work done corresponds to the assignment, demonstrates mastery and regularity of the thesis and independent work.
Qualifications
None