Suomalainen kulttuuri, Kansainvälinen työskentely ja yhteistyö, Tutkimustyö (5 cr)
Code: TZ00CJ01-3005
General information
Enrollment
02.07.2019 - 31.07.2019
Timing
07.10.2019 - 31.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Kiinteistö- ja rakennusala
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Construction and Real Estate Management
Teachers
- Jonita Martelius
Teacher in charge
Hannu Hakkarainen
Groups
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T1719S6Master's Degree Programme in Construction and Real Estate Management, ylempi
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