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Finnish Culture and SocietyLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: KM00CO04

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Jaana Häkli

Objective

The student is able to

- work and live in Finland or with the Finns without major cultural conflicts.
- use the basic information on Finnish history, society, design, welfare state, identity and nature etc. to understand values, customs and habits in Finland.
- get deeper cultural experiences in Finland through functional and experiential activities and visits related to Finnish culture.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 20.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE24LUTH
  • KKIE24LABH
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to

- work and live in Finland or with the Finns without major cultural conflicts.
- use the basic information on Finnish history, society, design, welfare state, identity and nature etc. to understand values, customs and habits in Finland.
- get deeper cultural experiences in Finland through functional and experiential activities and visits related to Finnish culture.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be conducted completely online. Lectures will be recorded, so the course can also be studied according to student's own schedule. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed. Final exam will take place in EXAM electronic exam system found on campus. For students studying in degree programmes taught completely online, a supervised exam will be organized on Moodle.

This course helps international students in their cultural adaptation to Finland and many incoming exchange students have told that the course with its activities enriches students' overall experience of their student exchange to Finland as they learn to understand the country and its culture much deeper. Additional vocabulary in Finnish can be found on the course platform in related to every theme to encourage students' learning of Finnish language. However, vocabulary sections are not included in the final exam.

Study methods: lectures, literature and videos, reflective individual essay incl. participation in at least 3 cultural activities of student's choice and a final exam. Detailed instructions regarding cultural activities will be explained in the first session.

You must enroll for the course in Peppi/SISU as it's an elective course. If you have lived in Finland for many years, you do not need to do the course, but you can choose other electives instead.

Timing and attendance

To be organized once per term, starting in January and in September.

Learning material and recommended literature

Articles, lecture slides, videos and websites. All is available on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods available.

Exam retakes

Available in electronic exam system EXAM on campus only. The exam room is supervised by camera.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

1. Key basic facts about Finland (Cultural Onion of Finland)
2. History of Finland
3. Finnish work life and business culture
4. Finland as a welfare state
5. Sustainability thinking and the special phenomena of the Finnish nature
6. Special cultural traditions of the Finns
7. Highlights of the Finnish design
8. Why are Finns the happiest nation in the world?

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Accepted final exam and reflective essay with documented visits to cultural activities.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not completed required assignments successfully.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a satisfactory command of the course contents and the reflective essay documents the learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the course contents and the reflective essay reflects the learning well. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the learning diary reflects learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 20.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE24LUTH
  • KKIE24LABH
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to

- work and live in Finland or with the Finns without major cultural conflicts.
- use the basic information on Finnish history, society, design, welfare state, identity and nature etc. to understand values, customs and habits in Finland.
- get deeper cultural experiences in Finland through functional and experiential activities and visits related to Finnish culture.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be conducted on campus in Lappeenranta. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed. Final exam will take place in EXAM electronic exam system found on campus.

Study methods: lectures, literature and videos, reflective individual essay incl. participation in at least 3 cultural activities of student's choice and a final exam.

Detailed instructions regarding cultural activities will be explained in the first session.

You must enroll for the course in Peppi/SISU as it's an elective course. If you have lived in Finland for many years, you do not need to do the course, but you can choose other electives instead.

This course helps you in your cultural adaptation to Finland and many incoming exchange students have told that the course with its activities enriches students' overall experience of their student exchange to Finland as they learn to understand the country and its culture much deeper. Additional vocabulary in Finnish can be found on the course platform in related to every theme to encourage students' learning of Finnish language. However, vocabulary sections are not included in the final exam.

Timing and attendance

To be organized once per term, starting in January and in September.

Learning material and recommended literature

Articles, lecture slides, videos and websites. All is available on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods available.

Exam retakes

Available in electronic exam system EXAM on campus only. The exam room is supervised by camera.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

1. Key basic facts about Finland (Cultural Onion of Finland)
2. History of Finland
3. Finnish business culture
4. Finland as a welfare state
5. Sustainability thinking and the special phenomena of the Finnish nature
6. Special cultural traditions of the Finns
7. Highlights of the Finnish design
8. Why are Finns the happiest nation in the world?

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Accepted final exam and reflective essay with documented visits to cultural activities.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not completed required assignments successfully.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a satisfactory command of the course contents and the reflective essay documents the learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the course contents and the reflective essay reflects the learning well. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the learning diary reflects learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 120

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE24LUTH
  • KKIE24LABH
Small groups
  • Online lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to

- work and live in Finland or with the Finns without major cultural conflicts.
- use the basic information on Finnish history, society, design, welfare state, identity and nature etc. to understand values, customs and habits in Finland.
- get deeper cultural experiences in Finland through functional and experiential activities and visits related to Finnish culture.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be conducted completely online. Lectures will be recorded, so the course can also be studied according to student's own schedule. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed. Final exam will take place in EXAM electronic exam system found on campus. For students studying in degree programmes taught completely online, a supervised exam will be organized on Moodle.

This course helps international students in their cultural adaptation to Finland and many incoming exchange students have told that the course with its activities enriches students' overall experience of their student exchange to Finland as they learn to understand the country and its culture much deeper. Additional vocabulary in Finnish can be found on the course platform in related to every theme to encourage students' learning of Finnish language. However, vocabulary sections are not included in the final exam.

Study methods: lectures, literature and videos, reflective individual essay incl. participation in at least 3 cultural activities of student's choice and a final exam. Detailed instructions regarding cultural activities will be explained in the first session.

You must enroll for the course in Peppi/SISU as it's an elective course. If you have lived in Finland for many years, you do not need to do the course, but you can choose other electives instead.

Timing and attendance

To be organized once per term, starting in January and in September.

Learning material and recommended literature

Articles, lecture slides, videos and websites. All is available on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods available.

Exam retakes

Available in electronic exam system EXAM on campus only. The exam room is supervised by camera.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

1. Key basic facts about Finland (Cultural Onion of Finland)
2. History of Finland
3. Finnish work life and business culture
4. Finland as a welfare state
5. Sustainability thinking and the special phenomena of the Finnish nature
6. Special cultural traditions of the Finns
7. Highlights of the Finnish design
8. Why are Finns the happiest nation in the world?

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Accepted final exam and reflective essay with documented visits to cultural activities.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not completed required assignments successfully.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a satisfactory command of the course contents and the reflective essay documents the learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the course contents and the reflective essay reflects the learning well. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the learning diary reflects learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE24LUTH
  • KKIE24LABH
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to

- work and live in Finland or with the Finns without major cultural conflicts.
- use the basic information on Finnish history, society, design, welfare state, identity and nature etc. to understand values, customs and habits in Finland.
- get deeper cultural experiences in Finland through functional and experiential activities and visits related to Finnish culture.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be conducted on campus in Lappeenranta. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed. Final exam will take place in EXAM electronic exam system found on campus.

Study methods: lectures, literature and videos, reflective individual essay incl. participation in at least 3 cultural activities of student's choice and a final exam.

Detailed instructions regarding cultural activities will be explained in the first session.

You must enroll for the course in Peppi/SISU as it's an elective course. If you have lived in Finland for many years, you do not need to do the course, but you can choose other electives instead.

This course helps you in your cultural adaptation to Finland and many incoming exchange students have told that the course with its activities enriches students' overall experience of their student exchange to Finland as they learn to understand the country and its culture much deeper. Additional vocabulary in Finnish can be found on the course platform in related to every theme to encourage students' learning of Finnish language. However, vocabulary sections are not included in the final exam.

Timing and attendance

To be organized once per term, starting in January and in September.

Learning material and recommended literature

Articles, lecture slides, videos and websites. All is available on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods available.

Exam retakes

Available in electronic exam system EXAM on campus only. The exam room is supervised by camera.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

1. Key basic facts about Finland (Cultural Onion of Finland)
2. History of Finland
3. Finnish business culture
4. Finland as a welfare state
5. Sustainability thinking and the special phenomena of the Finnish nature
6. Special cultural traditions of the Finns
7. Highlights of the Finnish design
8. Why are Finns the happiest nation in the world?

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Accepted final exam and reflective essay with documented visits to cultural activities.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not completed required assignments successfully.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a satisfactory command of the course contents and the reflective essay documents the learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the course contents and the reflective essay reflects the learning well. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the learning diary reflects learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 13.01.2024

Timing

15.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

30 - 120

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE23LABH
  • KKIE23LUTH
Small groups
  • Verkkoluento 1
  • Tentti 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to

- work and live in Finland or with the Finns without major cultural conflicts.
- use the basic information on Finnish history, society, design, welfare state, identity and nature etc. to understand values, customs and habits in Finland.
- get deeper cultural experiences in Finland through functional and experiential activities and visits related to Finnish culture.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be conducted completely online. Lessons will be held on Zoom and they will be recorded and uploaded on Echo360 platform for further access and your attendance is not controlled as you can study the course according to your own pace and timetable if needed due to recordings. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed. Final exam will take place on Moodle and possible resit exams will take place only in EXAM electronic exam system found on campus.

Study methods: lectures, literature and videos, reflective individual essay incl. participation in at least 3 cultural activities of student's choice and a final exam.

Detailed instructions regarding cultural activities will be explained in the first session.

You must enroll for the course in Peppi/SISU as it's an elective course. If you have lived in Finland for many years, you do not need to do the course, but you can choose other electives instead.

This course helps you in your cultural adaptation to Finland and many incoming exchange students have told that the course with its activities enriches students' overall experience of their student exchange to Finland as they learn to understand the country and its culture much deeper. Additional vocabulary in Finnish can be found on the course platform in related to every theme to encourage students' learning of Finnish language. However, vocabulary sections are not included in the final exam.

Timing and attendance

To be organized once per term, starting in January and in September.
Your attendance is not controlled as you can study the course according to your own pace and timetable if needed due to recordings. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Articles, lecture slides, videos and websites. All is available on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods available.

Exam retakes

Available in electronic exam system EXAM on campus only. The exam room is supervised by camera.

Learning environment

Moodle and Echo360 platform.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

1. Key basic facts about Finland (Cultural Onion of Finland)
2. History of Finland
3. Finnish business culture
4. Finland as a welfare state
5. Sustainability thinking and the special phenomena of the Finnish nature
6. Special cultural traditions of the Finns
7. Highlights of the Finnish design
8. Why are Finns the happiest nation in the world?

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Accepted final exam and reflective essay with documented visits to cultural activities.
Attendance will not be controlled as the course can also be studied according to one's own pace.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a satisfactory command of the course contents and the reflective essay documents the learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the course contents and the reflective essay reflects the learning well. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the learning diary reflects learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 15.01.2024

Timing

15.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 120

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
  • Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE23LABH
  • KKIE23LUTH
Small groups
  • Tentti 1
  • Lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to

- work and live in Finland or with the Finns without major cultural conflicts.
- use the basic information on Finnish history, society, design, welfare state, identity and nature etc. to understand values, customs and habits in Finland.
- get deeper cultural experiences in Finland through functional and experiential activities and visits related to Finnish culture.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be conducted on campus in Lappeenranta. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed. Final exam will take place on Moodle and possible resit exams will take place only in EXAM electronic exam system found on campus.

Study methods: lectures, literature and videos, reflective individual essay incl. participation in at least 3 cultural activities of student's choice and a final exam.

Detailed instructions regarding cultural activities will be explained in the first session.

You must enroll for the course in Peppi/SISU as it's an elective course. If you have lived in Finland for many years, you do not need to do the course, but you can choose other electives instead.

This course helps you in your cultural adaptation to Finland and many incoming exchange students have told that the course with its activities enriches students' overall experience of their student exchange to Finland as they learn to understand the country and its culture much deeper. Additional vocabulary in Finnish can be found on the course platform in related to every theme to encourage students' learning of Finnish language. However, vocabulary sections are not included in the final exam.

Timing and attendance

To be organized once per term, starting in January and in September.

Learning material and recommended literature

Articles, lecture slides, videos and websites. All is available on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods available.

Exam retakes

Available in electronic exam system EXAM on campus only. The exam room is supervised by camera.

Learning environment

Moodle and Echo360 platform.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

1. Key basic facts about Finland (Cultural Onion of Finland)
2. History of Finland
3. Finnish business culture
4. Finland as a welfare state
5. Sustainability thinking and the special phenomena of the Finnish nature
6. Special cultural traditions of the Finns
7. Highlights of the Finnish design
8. Why are Finns the happiest nation in the world?

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Accepted final exam and reflective essay with documented visits to cultural activities.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a satisfactory command of the course contents and the reflective essay documents the learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the course contents and the reflective essay reflects the learning well. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the learning diary reflects learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 08.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

30 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE23LABH
  • KKIE23LUTH
Small groups
  • Verkkoluento 1
  • Tentti 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to

- work and live in Finland or with the Finns without major cultural conflicts.
- use the basic information on Finnish history, society, design, welfare state, identity and nature etc. to understand values, customs and habits in Finland.
- get deeper cultural experiences in Finland through functional and experiential activities and visits related to Finnish culture.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be conducted completely online. Lessons will be held on Zoom and they will be recorded and uploaded on Echo360 platform for further access and your attendance is not controlled as you can study the course according to your own pace and timetable if needed due to recordings. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed. Final exam will take place on Moodle and possible resit exams will take place only in EXAM electronic exam system found on campus.

Study methods: lectures, literature and videos, reflective individual essay incl. participation in at least 3 cultural activities of student's choice and a final exam.

Detailed instructions regarding cultural activities will be explained in the first session.

You must enroll for the course in Peppi/SISU as it's an elective course. If you have lived in Finland for many years, you do not need to do the course, but you can choose other electives instead.

This course helps you in your cultural adaptation to Finland and many incoming exchange students have told that the course with its activities enriches students' overall experience of their student exchange to Finland as they learn to understand the country and its culture much deeper. Additional vocabulary in Finnish can be found on the course platform in related to every theme to encourage students' learning of Finnish language. However, vocabulary sections are not included in the final exam.

Timing and attendance

To be organized once per term, starting in January and in September.
Your attendance is not controlled as you can study the course according to your own pace and timetable if needed due to recordings. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Articles, lecture slides, videos and websites. All is available on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods available.

Exam retakes

Available in electronic exam system EXAM on campus only. The exam room is supervised by camera.

Learning environment

Moodle and Echo360 platform.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

1. Key basic facts about Finland (Cultural Onion of Finland)
2. History of Finland
3. Finnish business culture
4. Finland as a welfare state
5. Sustainability thinking and the special phenomena of the Finnish nature
6. Special cultural traditions of the Finns
7. Highlights of the Finnish design
8. Why are Finns the happiest nation in the world?

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Accepted final exam and reflective essay with documented visits to cultural activities.
Attendance will not be controlled as the course can also be studied according to one's own pace.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student hasn't passed the final exam or doesn't submit an essay that can be approved.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Learning diary reflects learning outcomes effectively. Visits to cultural attractions/experiences have been documented according to instructions.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a satisfactory command of the course contents and the reflective essay documents the learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the course contents and the reflective essay reflects the learning well. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the learning diary reflects learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 08.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

30 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE23LABH
  • KKIE23LUTH
Small groups
  • Verkkoluento 1
  • Tentti 1
  • Lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to

- work and live in Finland or with the Finns without major cultural conflicts.
- use the basic information on Finnish history, society, design, welfare state, identity and nature etc. to understand values, customs and habits in Finland.
- get deeper cultural experiences in Finland through functional and experiential activities and visits related to Finnish culture.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course / this implementation will be conducted on campus in Lappeenranta. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed. Final exam will take place on campus during the last lessons and possible resit exams will take place only in EXAM electronic exam system found on campus.

The other implementation will be conducted 100% online on Zoom and those teaching sessions will be recorded so that you listen to them according to your own pace via Echo platform.

Study methods: lectures, literature and videos, reflective individual essay incl. participation in at least 3 cultural activities of student's choice and a final exam.

Detailed instructions regarding cultural activities will be explained in the first session.

You must enroll for the course in Peppi/SISU as it's an elective course. If you have lived in Finland for many years, you do not need to do the course, but you can choose other electives instead.

This course helps you in your cultural adaptation to Finland and many incoming exchange students have told that the course with its activities enriches students' overall experience of their student exchange to Finland as they learn to understand the country and its culture much deeper. Additional vocabulary in Finnish can be found on the course platform in related to every theme to encourage students' learning of Finnish language. However, vocabulary sections are not included in the final exam.

Timing and attendance

To be organized once per term, starting in January and in September.

Learning material and recommended literature

Articles, lecture slides, videos and websites. All is available on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods available.

Exam retakes

Available in electronic exam system EXAM on campus only. The exam room is supervised by camera.

Learning environment

Moodle and Echo360 platform.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

1. Key basic facts about Finland (Cultural Onion of Finland)
2. History of Finland
3. Finnish business culture
4. Finland as a welfare state
5. Sustainability thinking and the special phenomena of the Finnish nature
6. Special cultural traditions of the Finns
7. Highlights of the Finnish design
8. Why are Finns the happiest nation in the world?

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Accepted final exam and reflective essay with documented visits to cultural activities.
Attendance will not be controlled as the course can also be studied according to one's own pace.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student hasn't passed the final exam or doesn't submit an essay that can be approved.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Learning diary reflects learning outcomes effectively. Visits to cultural attractions/experiences have been documented according to instructions.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a satisfactory command of the course contents and the reflective essay documents the learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the course contents and the reflective essay reflects the learning well. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the reflective essay reflects learning in-depth. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 120

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE22LUTH
  • KKIE22LABH
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to

- work and live in Finland or with the Finns without major cultural conflicts.
- use the basic information on Finnish history, society, design, welfare state, identity and nature etc. to understand values, customs and habits in Finland.
- get deeper cultural experiences in Finland through functional and experiential activities and visits related to Finnish culture.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be conducted completely online. Lessons will be held on Zoom and they will be recorded and uploaded on Echo360 platform for further access and your attendance is not controlled as you can study the course according to your own pace and timetable if needed due to recordings. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed. Final exam will take place on Moodle and possible resit exams will take place only in EXAM electronic exam system found on campus.

Study methods: lectures, literature and videos, reflective individual essay incl. participation in at least 3 cultural activities of student's choice and a final exam.

Detailed instructions regarding cultural activities will be explained in the first session.

You must enroll for the course in Peppi/SISU as it's an elective course. If you have lived in Finland for many years, you do not need to do the course, but you can choose other electives instead.

This course helps you in your cultural adaptation to Finland and many incoming exchange students have told that the course with its activities enriches students' overall experience of their student exchange to Finland as they learn to understand the country and its culture much deeper. Additional vocabulary in Finnish can be found on the course platform in related to every theme to encourage students' learning of Finnish language. However, vocabulary sections are not included in the final exam.

Timing and attendance

To be organized once per term, starting in January and in September.
Your attendance is not controlled as you can study the course according to your own pace and timetable if needed due to recordings. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Articles, lecture slides, videos and websites. All is available on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods available.

Exam retakes

Available in electronic exam system EXAM on campus only. The exam room is supervised by camera.

Learning environment

Moodle and Echo360 platform.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

1. Key basic facts about Finland (Cultural Onion of Finland)
2. History of Finland
3. Finnish business culture
4. Finland as a welfare state
5. Sustainability thinking and the special phenomena of the Finnish nature
6. Special cultural traditions of the Finns
7. Highlights of the Finnish design
8. Why are Finns the happiest nation in the world?

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Accepted final exam and reflective essay with documented visits to cultural activities.
Attendance will not be controlled as the course can also be studied according to one's own pace.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student hasn't passed the final exam or doesn't submit an essay that can be approved.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Learning diary reflects learning outcomes effectively. Visits to cultural attractions/experiences have been documented according to instructions.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a satisfactory command of the course contents and the reflective essay documents the learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the course contents and the reflective essay reflects the learning well. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the learning diary reflects learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Enrollment

02.05.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 18.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 150

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE22LUTH
  • KKIE22LABH
Small groups
  • Luennot 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to

- work and live in Finland or with the Finns without major cultural conflicts.
- use the basic information on Finnish history, society, design, welfare state, identity and nature etc. to understand values, customs and habits in Finland.
- get deeper cultural experiences in Finland through functional and experiential activities and visits related to Finnish culture.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be conducted completely online. Lessons will be held on Zoom and they will be recorded and uploaded on Echo360 platform for further access and your attendance is not controlled as you can study the course according to your own pace and timetable if needed due to recordings. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed. Final exam will take place on 13.12. on Moodle and possible resit exams will take place only in EXAM electronic exam system found on campus.

Study methods: lectures, literature and videos, reflective individual essay incl. participation in at least 3 cultural activities of student's choice and a final exam.

Detailed instructions regarding cultural activities will be explained in the first session.

You must enroll for the course in Peppi/SISU as it's an elective course. If you have lived in Finland for many years, you do not need to do the course, but you can choose other electives instead.

This course helps you in your cultural adaptation to Finland and many incoming exchange students have told that the course with its activities enriches students' overall experience of their student exchange to Finland as they learn to understand the country and its culture much deeper. Additional vocabulary in Finnish can be found on the course platform in related to every theme to encourage students' learning of Finnish language. However, vocabulary sections are not included in the final exam.

Timing and attendance

To be organized once per term, starting in January and in September.
Your attendance is not controlled as you can study the course according to your own pace and timetable if needed due to recordings. Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Available on Moodle:

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods available.

Exam retakes

Available in electronic exam system EXAM on campus only. The exam room is supervised by camera.

Learning environment

Moodle and Echo360 platform.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

1. Key basic facts about Finland (Cultural Onion of Finland)
2. History of Finland
3. Finnish business culture
4. Finland as a welfare state
5. Sustainability thinking and the special phenomena of the Finnish nature
6. Special cultural traditions of the Finns
7. Highlights of the Finnish design
8. Why are Finns the happiest nation in the world?

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Accepted final exam and reflective essay with documented visits to cultural activities.
Attendance will not be controlled as the course can also be studied according to one's own pace.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student hasn't passed the final exam or doesn't submit an essay that can be approved.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Learning diary reflects learning outcomes effectively. Visits to cultural attractions/experiences have been documented according to instructions.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a satisfactory command of the course contents and the reflective essay documents the learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the course contents and the reflective essay reflects the learning well. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the learning diary reflects learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 14.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 24.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

13 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE21LUTH
  • KKIE21LABH
Small groups
  • Zoom

Learning outcomes

The student is able to

- work and live in Finland or with the Finns without major cultural conflicts.
- use the basic information on Finnish history, society, design, welfare state, identity and nature etc. to understand values, customs and habits in Finland.
- get deeper cultural experiences in Finland through functional and experiential activities and visits related to Finnish culture.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be conducted completely online. Lessons will be held on Zoom and they will be recorded and uploaded on Echo360 platform for further access.

Study methods: lectures, literature, individual assignments incl. participation in functionalist cultural activities of student's choice and final exam.

Timing and attendance

To be organized once per term.

Learning material and recommended literature

Available on Moodle:

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods available.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

1. Basic facts and the brand of Finland
2. History of Finland
3. Finnish business culture
4. Finland as a welfare state
5. Sustainability thinking and the special phenomena of the Finnish nature
6. Special cultural traditions of the Finns
7. Highlights of the Finnish design
8. Why are Finns the happiest nation in the world?

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Active participation in lessons. Accepted final exam and reflective essay with documented visits to cultural activities.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student hasn't passed the final exam or doesn't submit an essay that can be approved.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Learning diary reflects learning outcomes effectively. Visits to cultural attractions/experiences have been documented according to instructions.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a satisfactory command of the course contents and the reflective essay documents the learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good command of the course contents and the reflective essay reflects the learning well. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent command of the course contents and the learning diary reflects learning. All cultural visits have been documented approvingly.