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Introduction to Finnish Society (5cr)

Code: 3I0021OJ-19001

General information


Timing
01.08.2019 - 21.12.2019
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Campus
Kosmos, Tietokatu 1, Kemi
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
Kaisu Vinkki
Martta Ruottu
Course
3I0021OJ

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student learns key aspects of Finnish society, culture and industry and recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life. Student will gain basic knowledge about Finnish history, customs and Finland of today. Student becomes aware of his/her own cultural background and society.

Content

• Societal, cultural and industrial life of Finland
• Finnish history and Finland today
• Finnish education system
• Finnish social and health care system
• Current issues in technology and innovation in Finland

Materials

Internet resources,literature, Moodle is used for receiving students' project plan, reports, PowerPoint slides.

Teaching methods

Contact lessons, independent work, project meetings, possible interviews.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
• Student did not participate on the study unit or did reach the study unit objectives

Grade 1
• Student has gained poor knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes few very basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture very briefly

Grade 2
• Student has gained fair knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some basic characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to compare his own society and culture to Finnish society an

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3
• Student has gained good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes some of the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent

Grade 4
• Student has gained very good knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture to some extent

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
• Student has gained excellent knowledge of Finland
• Student recognizes the main characteristics of Finnish way of life
• Student is able to analyze and compare his own society and culture to Finnish society and culture

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