Understanding Finland (3cr)
Code: XICP0224V24-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 04.12.2024 - 14.01.2025
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 14.01.2025 - 23.01.2025
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Teaching languages
- english
- Seats
- 10 - 60
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
The course offers an introduction to Finnish culture, defined as “The learned and shared values, beliefs and behaviors of a group of people.”(Milton Bennett) and “The know-how of daily life.” (Catherine Bartlett, Aira Davidsson).
After the course, participants will have an understanding of Finnish culture and their roots in Finnish history, ecology and values. They will be prepared for the experience of cultural differences during their stay in Finland.
Execution methods
Lectures
Accomplishment methods
Participation, written assignment.
Content
Teacher’s lectures about central aspects of Finnish culture as a result of Finnish history and ecology. Emphasis will be on understanding how the underlying cultural beliefs and values produce the mindset one encounters in Finland today.
Teaching methods
Hybrid 2
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
5-1/fail
Further information
If you miss the first class session and have not discussed your absence with the teacher, your place can be given to the first person on the waiting list.
Remember to cancel your registration if you will not be taking the course.