Finnish Culture, Intercultural working and cooperation, Research work (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• can visualise 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 recognise Finnish achievements in architecture, design, sport and music
• can understand Finnish construction tradition and recognise 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

• Introduction of Finland to foreign students, discussing the country's specific historical, cultural, economic and political issues
• Finland as a country between East And West, and an integral part of Europe
• Cultural awareness and intelligence, concept of personal distance, communication skills, stereotypes, uncertainty tolerance, masculinity vs. femininity, concept of time
• Types of culture, including corporate and professional culture, gender and age-based 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 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.

Assessment criteria, good (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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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.

Qualifications

English level 2