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Finnish Culture and SocietyLaajuus (3 op)

Tunnus: KM00CO04

Laajuus

3 op

Opetuskieli

  • englanti

Vastuuhenkilö

  • Jaana Häkli

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Ilmoittautumisaika

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Ajoitus

07.01.2025 - 20.04.2025

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LAB
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Jaana Häkli
Opetusryhmät
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT
  • KKIE24LABH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LAB
Pienryhmät
  • Verkkoluento 1

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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 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.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods available.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

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

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

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?

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites.

Arviointimenetelmät

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

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student has not completed required assignments successfully.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Ilmoittautumisaika

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Ajoitus

07.01.2025 - 20.04.2025

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LAB
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Jaana Häkli
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot 1 (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT
  • KKIE24LABH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LAB
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot 1

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods available.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

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

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

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?

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites.

Arviointimenetelmät

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

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student has not completed required assignments successfully.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Ilmoittautumisaika

06.05.2024 - 15.09.2024

Ajoitus

02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 120

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LAB
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Jaana Häkli
Opetusryhmät
  • Verkkoluento (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT
  • KKIE24LABH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LAB
Pienryhmät
  • Verkkoluento

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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 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.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods available.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

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

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

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?

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites.

Arviointimenetelmät

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

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student has not completed required assignments successfully.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Ilmoittautumisaika

06.05.2024 - 15.09.2024

Ajoitus

02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 100

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LAB
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Jaana Häkli
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot 1 (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE24LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LUT
  • KKIE24LABH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2024-2025, LAB
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot 1

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods available.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

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

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

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?

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites.

Arviointimenetelmät

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

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student has not completed required assignments successfully.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Ilmoittautumisaika

20.11.2023 - 13.01.2024

Ajoitus

15.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Virtuaaliosuus

3 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

30 - 120

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LAB
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Jaana Häkli
Opetusryhmät
  • Verkkoluento (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Tentti (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE23LABH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LAB
  • KKIE23LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Verkkoluento
  • Tentti

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

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.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods available.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

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

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle and Echo360 platform.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

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?

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites.

Arviointimenetelmät

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.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Ilmoittautumisaika

20.11.2023 - 15.01.2024

Ajoitus

15.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Toteutustapa

Lähiopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

20 - 120

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LAB
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Jaana Häkli
Opetusryhmät
  • Tentti (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE23LABH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LAB
  • KKIE23LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Tentti
  • Luennot

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods available.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

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

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle and Echo360 platform.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

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?

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites.

Arviointimenetelmät

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

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Ilmoittautumisaika

15.05.2023 - 08.09.2023

Ajoitus

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Virtuaaliosuus

3 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

30 - 100

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LAB
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Jaana Häkli
Opetusryhmät
  • Verkkoluento (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Tentti (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE23LABH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LAB
  • KKIE23LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Verkkoluento
  • Tentti

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

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.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods available.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

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

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle and Echo360 platform.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

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?

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites.

Arviointimenetelmät

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.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

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

Arviointikriteerit: arviointiasteikko hyväksytty/hylätty

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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Ilmoittautumisaika

15.05.2023 - 08.09.2023

Ajoitus

04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Virtuaaliosuus

1 op

Toteutustapa

67 % Lähiopetus, 33 % Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Lappeenrannan kampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

30 - 60

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LAB
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Jaana Häkli
Opetusryhmät
  • Verkkoluento (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Tentti (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE23LABH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LAB
  • KKIE23LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2023-2024, LUT
Pienryhmät
  • Verkkoluento
  • Tentti
  • Luennot

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

To be organized once per term, starting in January and in September.
Deadlines for the essay and exam must be followed.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods available.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

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

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle and Echo360 platform.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

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?

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites.

Arviointimenetelmät

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.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

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

Arviointikriteerit: arviointiasteikko hyväksytty/hylätty

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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Ilmoittautumisaika

21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Ajoitus

16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Virtuaaliosuus

3 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 120

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LAB
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Jaana Häkli
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE22LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2022-2023, LUT
  • KKIE22LABH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2022-2023, LAB
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

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.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods available.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

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

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle and Echo360 platform.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

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?

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites.

Arviointimenetelmät

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.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

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

Arviointikriteerit: arviointiasteikko hyväksytty/hylätty

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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Ilmoittautumisaika

02.05.2022 - 04.09.2022

Ajoitus

05.09.2022 - 18.12.2022

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Virtuaaliosuus

3 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

15 - 150

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LAB
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Jaana Häkli
Opetusryhmät
  • Luennot (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE22LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2022-2023, LUT
  • KKIE22LABH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2022-2023, LAB
Pienryhmät
  • Luennot

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

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.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Available on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods available.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

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

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle and Echo360 platform.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

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?

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites.

Arviointimenetelmät

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.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

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

Arviointikriteerit: arviointiasteikko hyväksytty/hylätty

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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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

Ilmoittautumisaika

19.11.2021 - 14.01.2022

Ajoitus

10.01.2022 - 24.04.2022

Opintopistemäärä

3 op

Virtuaaliosuus

3 op

Toteutustapa

Etäopetus

Yksikkö

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Toimipiste

Verkkokampus

Opetuskielet
  • Englanti
Paikat

13 - 100

Koulutus
  • Kieliopinnot LAB
  • Kieliopinnot LUT
Opettaja
  • Jaana Häkli
Opetusryhmät
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Koko: 0. Avoin AMK: 0.)
Ryhmät
  • KKIE21LUTH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2021-2022, LUT
  • KKIE21LABH
    Kieli- ja viestintäopinnot 2021-2022, LAB
Pienryhmät
  • Verkkoluento 1

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

To be organized once per term.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Available on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods available.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

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?

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites.

Arviointimenetelmät

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

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

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

Arviointikriteerit: arviointiasteikko hyväksytty/hylätty

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

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 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.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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