Finnish Studies
Finnish studies at the University of Toronto are presently engaged in teaching the Finnish language - a three-year sequence - and in offering other courses on the literature and culture of Finland.
Admission Information
- Students should apply to the Humanities admission category on the St. George campus
- Six grade 12 U or M courses, including English are required
- Students outside of Ontario should have the equivalent senior high school credits
Programs
- Finnish Studies (major and minor options)
First-Year Courses
- FIN100H1 - Elementary Finnish I
- FIN110H1 - Elementary Finnish II
Introductory Courses
The Department offers foundational 200-series courses in literature, culture, and film that are suitable for and open to first-year students who are encouraged to take the following courses which do not require special linguistic or academic preparation:
- FIN230H1 - Finnish Culture 1800 to Present
- FIN235H1 - Finnish Literature 1800 to Present
- FIN240H1 - Masterpieces of Scandinavian Literature
- FIN250H1 - Finnish Cinema; FIN260H1 Scandinavian Cinema
