Opinto-opas

Objective

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

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
-can explain the basics of Finland today, its’ economy and history
-shows understanding of life in the Nordic and Baltic region
-can enjoy the Finnish achievements in engineering, music, sport and culture
-knows the basics of Finnish built and natural environment
-can apply methods of intercultural understanding
-shows understanding of national identity, languages and beliefs
-is able to use international communication skills
-knows the basics of different types of culture

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition of the criteria mentioned above, the student
-has ability to assess Finlands’ 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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition of the criteria mentioned above, the student
-can apply the concepts neutrality,
-understands fully Finnish cultural and engineering achievements
-can apply the concepts of different types of culture
-understands fully intercultural works
-can create active connections and have mutual respect for business partneres

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
-can explain the basics of Finland today, its’ economy and history
-shows understanding of life in the Nordic and Baltic region
-can enjoy the Finnish achievements in engineering, music, sport and culture
-knows the basics of Finnish built and natural environment
-can apply methods of intercultural understanding
-shows understanding of national identity, languages and beliefs
-is able to use international communication skills
-knows the basics of different types of culture

Qualifications

English level 2.

Further information

NA