Understanding Finland (3cr)
Code: XICP0224V24-3004
General information
- Enrollment
- 16.02.2026 - 09.03.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 09.03.2026 - 31.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Teaching languages
- english
- Seats
- 10 - 30
- Teacher in charge
- Jörn Severidt
- Course
- XICP0224V24
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
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
Teaching profile: F2F
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
5-1/fail
Further information
The implementation will be postponed to a later date. Please follow the situation in the Peppi.