Higher education preparatory program in the field of technology for immigrants: VALMAA
Code: MT7TI19S
- Duration
- 1 years (30 ECTS)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2019
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
The preparatory program is targeted to persons with an immigrant background who aim at applying to higher education studies at universities or universities of applied sciences in Finland. The prerequisites for taking part in the program are proficiency in the Finnish language (minimum CEFR level B1).
The duration of a 30-ECTS program is six months. The contents of the program emphasize Finnish language studies and professional preparatory studies for higher education in the field of technology. All the contents also aim at developing academic study skills, digital skills and knowledge of Finnish higher education.
Development
MT7TI19S opetussuunnitelma pohjautuu Valmentavasta valmiiksi -hankkeessa luotuun monialaiseen opetussuunnitelmaan. Valmentavasta valmiiksi -hanketta rahoitti Opetushallitus ja sitä koordinoi Metropolia ammattikorkeakoulu vuosina 2017-2019. Hankkeessa luotu opetussuunnitelma tehtiin yhteistyössä hankkeessa olevien ammattikorkeakoulujen kanssa.
Further information
Muutokset: Opetussuunnitelmassa on käytetty pohjana VALME1119K opetussuunnitelmaa, josta on kopioitu tekniikan alan osuus.
Objective
The objective of the program is to offer the students the skills needed to enter and succeed in higher education studies. The main emphasis is on developing the skills that are needed in entrance exams and studies at universities and universities of applied sciences.
The main objectives are:
• developing self-management skills and taking responsibility in the learning process
• reflecting on learning topics and the learning process
• expressing opinions and critique
• understanding the Finnish higher education system and its practices
• developing social and teamwork skills
• developing different reading techniques and multiliteracy
• recognizing different text types and being able to understand and write different texts needed in higher education studies and in working life
• developing the Finnish language proficiency to CEFR level B2
• mastering basic mathematical operations
• understanding and using English materials as well as being able to communicate in English both orally and in writing
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| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) | 2019-2020 | Autumn 2019 | Spring 2020 | 1. / 2019 | 2. / 2019 | 3. / 2020 | 4. / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT7TI19S-1004 |
Engineering
(Choose all ) |
30 | |||||||
| XX00DQ08 | Introduction to Preparatory Program and Higher Education Studies | 5 | |||||||
| XX00DQ16 | Engineering and Finnish as a Second Language 1 (B1) | 5 | |||||||
| XX00DQ17 | Engineering and Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) | 5 | |||||||
| XX00DQ18 | Engineering and Finnish as a Second Language 3 (B2) | 5 | |||||||
| XX00DQ19 | Introduction to Mathematics in Engineering | 5 | |||||||
| XX00DQ20 | English for Engineering Studies | 5 | |||||||
| Total | 30 | 30 | 10 | 20 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| MT7TI19S-1004 |
Engineering
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| XX00DQ08 | Introduction to Preparatory Program and Higher Education Studies | 5 |
| XX00DQ16 | Engineering and Finnish as a Second Language 1 (B1) | 5 |
| XX00DQ17 | Engineering and Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) | 5 |
| XX00DQ18 | Engineering and Finnish as a Second Language 3 (B2) | 5 |
| XX00DQ19 | Introduction to Mathematics in Engineering | 5 |
| XX00DQ20 | English for Engineering Studies | 5 |