Arto Kutvonen
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Arto Kutvonen
Distance learning
English
30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
01.07.2021 - 05.09.2021
12 - 24
MI_opettaja_MUO, Muotoilu Virtuaaliopettaja (LAB), Heikki Nuutinen
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Design
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Arto Kutvonen
67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning
English
23.08.2021 - 31.07.2022
01.07.2021 - 05.09.2021
12 - 24
Noora Nylander
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Design
Lahti Campus
1 credits
1-5
Arto Kutvonen
60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning
Learning material and recommended literature
Course material provided on moodle.
Required: LAB Thesis Guidebook, chapters 6 & 7 (i.e., referencing mechanics)
Recommended:
• Stephen Bailey: Academic Writing. A Handbook for International Students. An e-book available in the LAB Primo database.
• https://open.lib.umn.edu/writingforsuccess/
• https://open.lib.umn.edu/collegesuccess/
• https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/writing-in-college-from-competence-to-excellence/
Learning outcomes of the course
The student is able to:
• identify the characteristics of academic texts and apply academic conventions to their writing
• demonstrate critical thinking and find, evaluate and use information effectively
• communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific workplace situations both orally and in writing
• function collaboratively in contemporary working environments in English.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment.
Assessment criteria (5, 3, 1, failed) and scale (5-1)
English
09.11.2021 - 15.02.2022
03.05.2021 - 28.10.2021
15 - 35
Miglena Schröder
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Strong English skills recommended. The course is taught at skills level CEFR B2.
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Design
E-campus, Lahti
2 credits
1-5
Alternative completion methods
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Discussed with the teacher.
A written test held at the end of the course.
Learning environment
Online (Moodle platform and Zoom), blended learning
Students’ use of time and workload
The estimated workload is 135 hours, including required reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.
Contents:
About 3 ECTS is focused on academic practices, especially academic writing, and about 2 ECTS is focused on other professional communication practices and skills, both written and spoken.
• general principles of academic writing, including style, text structure, and referencing mechanics
• generic and context-specific guidelines for academic and professional writing
• various written and oral communication situations in professional studies and the working life
• key terminology and concepts in the students' field of study.
Failed
The student has failed to meet the set course requirements
Writing in varied professional contexts: The student has met the assignment requirements minimally. Work displays vaguely consistent and appropriate register. Content is vaguely effective and diverse. The text is not in keeping with style-specific conventions. The student constructs minimally understandable sentences. Grammatical irregularities occur often. Vocabulary is minimally appropriate to context.
Speaking in varied professional contexts: The student speaks in a style vaguely appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts minimally with participants. Performance meets few of the set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a vaguely consistent manner. Delivery is minimally structured. Linguistic performance is minimally accurate and appropriate to the context. Pauses are rather long and at times pronunciation hinders comprehension.
Writing in varied professional contexts: The student has met the assignment requirements adequately. Work displays somewhat consistent and appropriate register. Content is somewhat effective and diverse. The text has a reasonably logical structure. The text is rather cohesive. Minor mistakes occur in style. The student mostly constructs sentences well. Grammatical irregularities occur. Vocabulary is adequately professional and mostly appropriate to context.
Speaking in varied professional contexts: In most cases the student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts with participants. Performance meets most set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a consistent manner. Delivery is structured. Linguistic performance is somewhat accurate and appropriate to the context, although short pauses and hesitations may occur.
Writing in varied professional contexts: The student has met the assignment requirements fully. Work displays consistent and appropriate register. Content is effective, diverse, and skillfully delivered. The text has a clear and logical structure. The text is cohesive, fluent, and versatile. The student uses varied structures although occasional grammatical irregularities may occur. Vocabulary is varied and professional and typically appropriate to context.
Speaking in varied professional contexts: The student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts fluently and competently. Performance meets all set expectations of given assignments. The student speaks in a clear, concise, and consistent manner. Delivery is well-structured, intentional. Linguistic performance is accurate, appropriate to the context, and speech tempo is natural.
Arto Kutvonen
Distance learning
English
01.11.2021 - 17.12.2021
01.07.2021 - 05.09.2021
Sari Anttonen, Harri Kalliomäki
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Design, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Packaging and Brand Design
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Arto Kutvonen
Distance learning
Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R. (2010): When Cultures Collide.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.
In-person/classroom or 100% online depending on the course implementation.
In-person/classroom course: lectures, videos, literature, individual assignments, pair / group assignments in multicultural teams in class or on the Moodle platform.
Online course: online-in-class lessons/activities/tasks and/or monthly webinars
Grade scale 5 - 0.
English
06.09.2021 - 19.12.2021
03.05.2021 - 05.09.2021
15 - 35
Tarja Ahonen
No pre-requisites. Compulsory attendance and active participation in lessons. All course assignments and exam must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Design
E-campus, Lahti
3 credits
1-5
No alternative completion methods offered.
Course examination(s).
In-person/classroom learning, online learning depending on the course implementation.
About 80 hours student work.
1. Culture as an interdisciplinary phenomenon
2. Stereotype awareness
3. Theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities; incl. Hofstede’s 6D Model
4. Intercultural communication; Lewis’ Communication profiles
5. Cultural adaptation
6. Business cultures
The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.
The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).
The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).
The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).
Arto Kutvonen
Distance learning
English
26.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
01.07.2021 - 05.09.2021
Ari Känkänen, Noora Nylander, Lauri Repokari, Timo Sulkamo
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Design, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Packaging and Brand Design
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
Arto Kutvonen
Distance learning
English
30.08.2021 - 05.11.2021
01.07.2021 - 05.09.2021
12 - 24
Lee Walton
Institute of Design and Fine Arts (LAB)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Design
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.