Finnish Culture, Intercultural Work and Cooperation, Research WorkLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student
-can visualize Nordic and Baltic Finland and its’ relationship to Europe today.
-understands the Finnish political and cultural history, including Swedish and Russian domination periods
-is able to recognize Finnish achievements in architecture, design, sport and music.
-can understand Finnish construction tradition and recognize different Finnish real estate types
-is able to develop intercultural understanding and value for cultures, languages and beliefs
-understands the principles of group and national identities and the changing nature of culture
-is able to recognize commonalities and differences and create connections with others and cultivate mutual respect

Sisältö

This module introduces Finland to foreign students, showing the special historical, cultural, economic and political issues of Finland.
Finland as a neutral country between East And West, and an integral part of the new Europe.
In addition this module deals with cultural awareness and intelligence, concept of body distance, communication skills, stereotyping, avoidance and uncertainty tolerance, masculinity vs, feminity, and concepts of time.
Types of culture, including corporate and professional culture, gender and age culture, religious, regional and class culture

Esitietovaatimukset

English level 2

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student
• can explain the basics of Finland today, its economy and history
• shows understanding of the life styles in the Nordic and Baltic region
• is aware of the Finnish achievements in engineering, music, sport and culture
• knows the basics of Finland's built and natural environment
• can apply methods of intercultural understanding
• shows understanding of national identity, languages and beliefs
• is able to communicate in international contexts
• knows the basics of different types of culture.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

In addition to the criteria mentioned above, the student
• has abilities to assess Finland's economic structure
• can explain Finnish cultural achievements
• has some ability to assess national identities
• can explain the changing nature of culture
• can actively use international communication skills.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

In addition to the criteria mentioned above, the student
• understands fully the Finnish cultural and engineering achievements
• can apply the concepts of different types of culture
• understands fully what intercultural work is
• can establish active connections and shows mutual respect of cooperation partners.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

The student
• can explain the basics of Finland today, its economy and history
• shows understanding of the life styles in the Nordic and Baltic region
• is aware of the Finnish achievements in engineering, music, sport and culture
• knows the basics of Finland's built and natural environment
• can apply methods of intercultural understanding
• shows understanding of national identity, languages and beliefs
• is able to communicate in international contexts
• knows the basics of different types of culture.