IN TRANSLATION: KALEVALA AND FINNISH FOLK-LORE

FOLKLORE/LITTRANS 347

Course Description

A look at the Kalevala, the Finnish creation myth and national epic of Finland, and how it affected Finnish national identity and the eventual Finnish independence from Russia.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.6

3.12% from Historical

Completion Rate

90%

-5% from Historical

A Rate

90%

46.57% from Historical

Class Size

-12.28% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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