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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
  • RT31D23K
    International 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