Introduction to Finnish Society and CultureLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AMKO005
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Riikka Partanen
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 05.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 28.02.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Teachers
- Riikka Partanen
Responsible person
Riikka Partanen
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Teachers
- Sanna Jylhä
- Heidi Huhta
Responsible person
Sanna Jylhä
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Location and time
Spring term 2025.
Teaching methods
Contact lessons on campus.
Independent studies on chosen topics.
Group discussions.
Home university presentation and final project presentation.
Short written report on the project topic.
Eventual excursion.
Content scheduling
January - May 2025.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation, oral presentations and written report.
Enrollment
18.03.2024 - 31.07.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 15
Teachers
- Sanna Jylhä
- Heidi Huhta
Responsible person
Sanna Jylhä
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Location and time
Kemi: Kosmos Autumn 2024
Materials
Moodle material and applicable material (e.g. literature, articles, statistics, pictures), versatile digital material related to course content: Societal, cultural and industrial life in Finland, Finnish history and Finland today, education system, Finnish social and health care system, current issues in technology and innovation in Finland, communication and business culture, cultural heritage of Finland and Lapland region, cross cultural knowledge and own cultural background and society.
Teaching methods
Classroom and online studies, possible visits, classroom discussion and individual/groupwork,
assignments and final report, presentation
Employer connections
Possible field visits
Exam schedules
Final report and presentation in the end of the student's exchange period/course.
Completion alternatives
None
Content scheduling
The classroom meetings/sessions will be held in spring term.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Assessment methods and criteria
The study unit Introduction to Finnish Society and Culture includes the student attendance (80%), active participation in classroom activities (feedback and argumentation), Moodle assignment and graded final report + presentation. The course is evaluated according to active participation, attendance and approved assignments
Enrollment
01.03.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 31.10.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Teachers
- Anna-Sofia Konttaniemi
Responsible person
Anna-Sofia Konttaniemi
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 07.01.2024
Timing
25.01.2024 - 12.04.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Teachers
- Riikka Partanen
Responsible person
Riikka Partanen
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Enrollment
02.10.2023 - 31.12.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Taina Liu
- Sanna Jylhä
Responsible person
Sanna Jylhä
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Location and time
Kemi: Kosmos Spring 2024
Materials
Moodle material and applicable material (e.g. literature, articles, statistics, pictures), versatile digital material related to course content: Societal, cultural and industrial life in Finland, Finnish history and Finland today, education system, Finnish social and health care system, current issues in technology and innovation in Finland, communication and business culture, cultural heritage of Finland and Lapland region, cross cultural knowledge and own cultural background and society.
Teaching methods
Classroom and online studies, possible visits, classroom discussion and individual/groupwork,
assignments and final report, presentation
Employer connections
Possible field visits
Exam schedules
Final report and presentation in the end of the student's exchange period/course.
Completion alternatives
None
Content scheduling
The classroom meetings/sessions will be held in spring term.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Assessment methods and criteria
The study unit Introduction to Finnish Society and Culture includes the student attendance (80%), active participation in classroom activities (feedback and argumentation), Moodle assignment and graded final report + presentation. The course is evaluated according to active participation, attendance and approved assignments
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 14.08.2023
Timing
15.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Teachers
- Anna-Sofia Konttaniemi
Responsible person
Anna-Sofia Konttaniemi
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Enrollment
13.03.2023 - 31.07.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 06.12.2023
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 20
Teachers
- Sanna Jylhä
- Kaisu Vinkki
Responsible person
Sanna Jylhä
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Location and time
Kemi: Kosmos Autumn 2023
Materials
Moodle material and applicable material (e.g. literature, articles, statistics, pictures), versatile digital material related to course content: Societal, cultural and industrial life in Finland, Finnish history and Finland today, education system, Finnish social and health care system, current issues in technology and innovation in Finland, communication and business culture, cultural heritage of Finland and Lapland region, cross cultural knowledge and own cultural background and society
Teaching methods
Classroom and online studies, possible visits, classroom discussion and individual/groupwork
Assignments and final report, presentation
Employer connections
Possible field visits
Exam schedules
Final report and presentation in the end of the student's exchange period/course
Completion alternatives
None
Content scheduling
The classroom meetings/sessions will be held in September
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Assessment methods and criteria
The study unit Introduction to Finnish Society and Culture includes the student attendance (80%), active participation in classroom activities (feedback and argumentation), Moodle assignment and graded final report + presentation. The course is evaluated according to active participation, attendance and approved assignments
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Grade 0/Failed
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society
and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society
and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society
and culture
Enrollment
30.01.2023 - 20.03.2023
Timing
06.03.2023 - 14.04.2023
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Economics R
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 45
Teachers
- Anna-Sofia Konttaniemi
Responsible person
Anna-Sofia Konttaniemi
Student groups
-
RT31D23KInternational Business with Tourism, spring 2023
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Enrollment
01.10.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
01.02.2023 - 30.04.2023
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Teachers
- Riikka Partanen
Responsible person
Riikka Partanen
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Enrollment
03.10.2022 - 31.12.2022
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Sanna Jylhä
- Kaisu Vinkki
Responsible person
Sanna Jylhä
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Location and time
Kemi: Kosmos Spring 2023
Materials
Moodle material and applicable material (e.g. literature, articles, statistics, pictures), versatile digital material related to course content: Societal, cultural and industrial life of Finland, Finnish history and Finland today, education system, Finnish social and health care system, current issues in technology and innovation in Finland, communication and business culture, cultural heritage of Finland and Lapland region, cross cultural knowledge and own cultural background and society
Teaching methods
Classroom and online studies, possible visits, classroom discussion and individual/groupwork
Assignments and final report, presentation
Employer connections
Possible field visits
Exam schedules
Final report and presentation in the end of the student's exchange period/course
Completion alternatives
None
Content scheduling
The classroom meetings/sessions will be decided and set together with the students to match everyone's schedules
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Assessment methods and criteria
The study unit Introduction to Finnish Society and Culture includes the student attendance (80%), active participation in classroom activities (feedback and argumentation), Moodle assignment and graded final report + presentation. The course is evaluated according to active participation, attendance and approved assignments
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Grade 0/Failed
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society
and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society
and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society
and culture
Enrollment
01.03.2022 - 12.09.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 30.11.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 60
Teachers
- Riikka Partanen
Responsible person
Riikka Partanen
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Enrollment
01.06.2022 - 31.07.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Sanna Jylhä
- Kaisu Vinkki
Responsible person
Sanna Jylhä
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Enrollment
01.10.2021 - 31.01.2022
Timing
18.01.2022 - 08.04.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 60
Teachers
- Riikka Partanen
Responsible person
Riikka Partanen
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Content scheduling
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life. The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Further information
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of Finnish way of life. Student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Enrollment
01.10.2021 - 25.12.2021
Timing
01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 20
Teachers
- Sanna Jylhä
- Kaisu Vinkki
Responsible person
Sanna Jylhä
Objective
In this study unit student gains knowledge of Finland and characteristics of the Finnish way of life.
The student gets to analyze and compare his/her own society to Finnish society and culture. As a final task student prepares a presentation and short thesis about a topic of his or her interest related to Finnish society, e.g. health care system.
Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Internationality and multiculturalism Competence
Content
Characteristics of Finnish society
The Finnish culture and way of life
Location and time
Kemi: Kosmos Spring 2022
Materials
Moodle material, and applicable material (e.g. literature, articles, statistics, pictures), versatile digital material related to course content: Societal, cultural and industrial life of Finland, Finnish history and Finland today, education system, Finnish social and health care system, current issues in technology and innovation in Finland, communication and business culture, cultural heritage of Finland and Lapland region, cross cultural knowledge and own cultural background and society
Teaching methods
Classroom and online studies, visits, classroom discussion and individual/groupwork
Assignments and final report, presentation
Employer connections
Field visits
Exam schedules
Final report and presentation in the end of the student's exchange period/course
International connections
None
Completion alternatives
Online course
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture briefly
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives
Assessment methods and criteria
The study unit Introduction to Finnish Society and Culture includes the student attendance (80%), active participation in classroom activities (feedback and argumentation), Moodle assignment and graded final report + presentation
Grading:
Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society
and culture
Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society
and culture to some extent
Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society
and culture to some extent
Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
briefly
Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture
very briefly
Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives