Introduction to Finnish Society (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student learns key aspects of Finnish society, culture and industry and recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life. Student will gain basic knowledge about Finnish history, customs and Finland of today. Student becomes aware of his/her own cultural background and society.

Content

• Societal, cultural and industrial life of Finland
• Finnish history and Finland today
• Finnish education system
• Finnish social and health care system
• Current issues in technology and innovation in Finland

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives

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 an

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