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