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Åbo Akademi University 2014/2015
ÅBO AKADEMI UNIVERSITY
Language studies - Åbo Campus
Language and literature majors and minors who have a few years of previous studies in the field are
welcome to study English, French and German as the courses listed in this catalogue are taught in the
language in question. A number of courses in Russian are also offered. Students studying Swedish or
Finnish as their major or minor are welcome to enquire about the courses offered within the regular
curriculum.
Law and Human Rights - Åbo Campus
A large number of courses in Human Rights are offered on an annual basis. In addition, courses in
Law are offered jointly through "Turku Law School", a cooperative organization of the Law units of
the universities in Turku. Turku Law School offers a broad range of high quality academic law courses
taught in English (approximately 170 ECTS annually).
Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research (PEACE) - Vasa Campus
Some of the Master's programme courses within Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research are open
to exchange students who fulfill the course prerequisites. The courses provide an interdisciplinary
approach to peace and conflict studies in the contemporary world. For instance, topics considered
include the psychology of aggressive behavior, child abuse and domestic violence, conflict resolution
from a cross-cultural perspective, mediation and negotiation techniques, peace systems and global
issues. The overall focus of the programme is to examine psychological, social, and global dimensions
of aggression, conflict, and peacemaking.
Political science - Åbo Campus and Vasa Campus
Lectured courses and literature studies providing about 20-25 credits will be offered each year within
Political Science. A study plan in Political science/Public administration can be combinedwith courses
offered by the History and Politics of European Integration programme and the Finnish-Nordic Society
and Culture programme at the University of Turku.
Psychology and Logopedics- Åbo Campus
Around five courses per year are offered for international students within the subject of psychology.
Most of the courses are offered jointly together with the University of Turku and take place on either
of the two campuses. International students can attend all these courses irrespectively of arranging
university. Most of the courses on offer require basic studies in psychology as a prerequisite. However,
there are some exceptions. For course information please see
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gyenglish. A small number of self-study courses are offered within Logopedics.
Social Sciences - Åbo Campus and Vasa Campus
A small number of courses are offered in Social sciences and Women's studies at the Åbo Campus. In
order to supplement a study plan in social sciences, please see also the courses offered at the University
of Turku within e.g. the Finnish-Nordic Society and Culture programme.
At the Vasa Campus several courses are offered in the field of Social Policy.
Studies at the Open university
A number of courses lectured in English are offered every year by the The Centre for Lifelong Learning at
Åbo Akademi University. The courses offered are equivalent in standard and quality to university teach-
ing. Open university study consists of evening and weekend courses. More information about courses
in English arrangedwithin the Open university can be found at:
Academic Information
Course format
In connectionwith the course description the format of the course is indicated, e.g. seminars, lectured
course, self-study course, intensive course. Belowplease find explanations of the different course types.
Lectured courses
Lectured courses usually have 2 - 6 hours of lectures per week. The course normally includes a course
examination and/or an essay to be completed according to the instructions and timeline presented by
the teacher. The examination is usually based on lecture notes as well as knowledge acquired through
independent study of books indicated on the reading list for the course.
