LC-7010 - Finland Studies MOOC, Online teaching, 1.10.2024-31.5.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, students will know values on which the Finnish education system is based and are introduced to the higher education system. Students will be introduced to some of the pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning in Finnish higher education in order to better understand what studying at a Finnish university is like.

They will be able to apply different learning strategies in their studies and to assess the role of self-direction in higher education. They will recognise the characteristics of a diverse higher education community and get tools to facilitate their integration into the Finnish academic community.

Credits: 1

Schedule: 01.10.2024 - 31.05.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Saara Kristiansson, Noora Helkiö, Hanna Haviola

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B1

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 Finnish education system with a focus on the higher education system. The key elements of studying at a Finnish university. Studying in a foreign language in a diverse community. Student wellbeing and study support. Extracurricular activities and student life in Finnish universities.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    To complete the course, you will have to

    • do the readings 10h
    • complete all the quizzes and the open-ended questions 17h

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course is an online self-study course.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Online-material

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    5 Gender Equality

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - Spring V
    2025-2026 Autumn I - Spring V

    Registration:

    For Aalto students registration will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof