Finnish Culture and Society (3 cr)
Code: KM00CO04-3002
General information
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
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KKIE21LUTH
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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.