LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, students recognize the main characteristics of the Finnish way of life and culture and can talk about them as well as have basic knowledge about Finnish nature, history, and society. They are also able to compare their own culture with that of Finland.
Credits: 1
Schedule: 27.09.2024 - 25.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Noora Helkiö
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): A1
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The essential characteristics of the Finnish way of life and culture. Finnish nature and geography. The key events in Finnish history and modern-day Finland.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Attending online classes (100 % attendance). To pass this course, all the assignments in MyCourses must be completed by the end of the course.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Synchronous online classes 6 h, self-study assignments and homework 22 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Online materials provided by the teacher.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II - Spring IV
2025-2026 Autumn II - Spring IVRegistration:
This course is taught by the KiViTa network and offered to students at all higher education institutions in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. You can apply for the course in Studyinfo / Opintopolku and students are selected in order of registration. Instructions and link for registration.
- Teacher: Helkiö Noora