Opinto-opas

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.