Complementary Studies
Complementary Studies 2024-2025
Complementary Studies 2023-2024
Complementary Studies 2022-2023
Complementary Studies 2021-2022
Complementary Studies 2020-2021
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
25.09.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
- Satu Saarinen
Teacher in charge
Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After completing the course, you will be able to
- tell about yourself, your studies and your work
- write a variety of factual texts from different perspectives
- give reasons for your own opinions
- summarise the key points in texts and in oral presentations
- use the right tone and style in your writing
- use structures typical of written language.
Content
- Written language structures: rections and non-finite clauses, different ways of linking a text
- Comprehension of factual texts
- Understanding of speech
- Writing factual texts (opinion piece, summary, essay, report and email)
- Discussion on Moodle discussion forums
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 21.01.2024
Timing
01.02.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Johanna Järveläinen
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
- Satu Saarinen
Teacher in charge
Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After completing the course, you will be able to
- tell about yourself, your studies and your work
- write a variety of factual texts from different perspectives
- give reasons for your own opinions
- summarise the key points in texts and in oral presentations
- use the right tone and style in your writing
- use structures typical of written language.
Content
- Written language structures: rections and non-finite clauses, different ways of linking a text
- Comprehension of factual texts
- Understanding of speech
- Writing factual texts (opinion piece, summary, essay, report and email)
- Discussion on Moodle discussion forums
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Hanna Ronkainen
- Heini Lääperi
Teacher in charge
Heini Lääperi
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
You will be able to communicate in an understandable way in common and everyday situations. You can use a sufficient number of the most common words and expressions and basic structures to get your point across. You can understand the main points of slow speech when you are familiar with the subject. You can exchange ideas or information in familiar and everyday situations and sometimes maintain a conversation. You can produce short texts on familiar topics orally and in writing.
Content
Topics
- Telling about yourself and your family and friends
- Dealing with everyday situations
- Future plans
- Describing the environment and circumstances
Grammar
- Verb tenses
- Auxiliary verbs
- Use of articles and plurals of nouns
- The most common pronouns
- Possessive forms
- Comparison of adjectives
- Head and subordinate clauses, word order
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 31.05.2024
Timing
05.02.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Heidi Vartiainen
- Heini Lääperi
- Riitta Hyttinen
Teacher in charge
Heini Lääperi
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
You will be able to communicate in an understandable way in common and everyday situations. You can use a sufficient number of the most common words and expressions and basic structures to get your point across. You can understand the main points of slow speech when you are familiar with the subject. You can exchange ideas or information in familiar and everyday situations and sometimes maintain a conversation. You can produce short texts on familiar topics orally and in writing.
Content
Topics
- Telling about yourself and your family and friends
- Dealing with everyday situations
- Future plans
- Describing the environment and circumstances
Grammar
- Verb tenses
- Auxiliary verbs
- Use of articles and plurals of nouns
- The most common pronouns
- Possessive forms
- Comparison of adjectives
- Head and subordinate clauses, word order
Teaching methods
Please, note that this course is aimed at Finnish-speaking students. The languages of tuition are Finnish and English.
Further information
Degree students apply for the course after contacting their student counselor or their language teacher.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
18.09.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
20 - 400
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Heidi Vartiainen
- Sanna Lötjönen
Teacher in charge
Heidi Vartiainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 40. Open UAS: 40.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After the course, you know the basic rules of grammar and general vocabulary. You are able to write short texts in English. You are able to participate in compulsory language courses in the university of applied sciences.
Content
- English grammar: verb tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, comparison of adjectives
- Essential communication situations
- General vocabulary
Location and time
The course is implemented as an online course three times per academic year.
The link and access key to Moodle will be emailed to students before the beginning of the course.
Assessment as defined in the Degree Regulations of Karelia UAS.
Students must enroll in Moodle within one week from the starting date. Starting the course after this is not possible.
Materials
In Moodle
Teaching methods
The course is recommended for those students who are in the beginning of their studies and who need to review the basic structures and vocabulary.
After the course, you know the basic rules of grammar and general vocabulary.
You are able to write short texts in English. You are able to participate in compulsory language courses in the university of applied sciences.
Core content:
- English grammar: verb tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, comparison of adjectives
- Essential communication situations
- General vocabulary
Student workload
The extent of the course is 3 ECTS which requires 80 hours of student's work. We recommend starting the course as soon as the course environment is available and booking the time for study in your calendar. There are no lectures in this course.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The course proceeds one assignment at a time. Each assignment must be passed in order to access the next one. After completing the final assignment and the giving the course feedback, the student has passed the course.
Further information
This course is based on independent and self-paced studying and requires active participation online.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is passed when the student has completed all the required exercises and tests.
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 18.02.2024
Timing
26.02.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
20 - 100
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Heidi Vartiainen
- Sanna Lötjönen
Teacher in charge
Heidi Vartiainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 40. Open UAS: 40.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After the course, you know the basic rules of grammar and general vocabulary. You are able to write short texts in English. You are able to participate in compulsory language courses in the university of applied sciences.
Content
- English grammar: verb tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, comparison of adjectives
- Essential communication situations
- General vocabulary
Location and time
The course is implemented as an online course three times per academic year.
The link and access key to Moodle will be emailed to students before the beginning of the course.
Assessment as defined in the Degree Regulations of Karelia UAS.
Students must enroll in Moodle within one week from the starting date. Starting the course after this is not possible.
Materials
In Moodle
Teaching methods
The course is recommended for those students who are in the beginning of their studies and who need to review the basic structures and vocabulary.
After the course, you know the basic rules of grammar and general vocabulary.
You are able to write short texts in English. You are able to participate in compulsory language courses in the university of applied sciences.
Core content:
- English grammar: verb tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, comparison of adjectives
- Essential communication situations
- General vocabulary
Student workload
The extent of the course is 3 ECTS which requires 80 hours of student's work. We recommend starting the course as soon as the course environment is available and booking the time for study in your calendar. There are no lectures in this course.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The course proceeds one assignment at a time. Each assignment must be passed in order to access the next one. After completing the final assignment and the giving the course feedback, the student has passed the course.
Further information
This course is based on independent and self-paced studying and requires active participation online.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is passed when the student has completed all the required exercises and tests.
Enrollment
18.03.2024 - 12.05.2024
Timing
13.05.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 190
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Heidi Vartiainen
- Sanna Lötjönen
Teacher in charge
Heidi Vartiainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 40. Open UAS: 40.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24KEKarelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After the course, you know the basic rules of grammar and general vocabulary. You are able to write short texts in English. You are able to participate in compulsory language courses in the university of applied sciences.
Content
- English grammar: verb tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, comparison of adjectives
- Essential communication situations
- General vocabulary
Location and time
The course is implemented as an online course three times per academic year.
The link and access key to Moodle will be emailed to students before the beginning of the course.
Assessment as defined in the Degree Regulations of Karelia UAS.
Students must enroll in Moodle within one week from the starting date. Starting the course after this is not possible.
Materials
In Moodle
Teaching methods
The course is recommended for those students who are in the beginning of their studies and who need to review the basic structures and vocabulary.
After the course, you know the basic rules of grammar and general vocabulary.
You are able to write short texts in English. You are able to participate in compulsory language courses in the university of applied sciences.
Core content:
- English grammar: verb tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, comparison of adjectives
- Essential communication situations
- General vocabulary
Student workload
The extent of the course is 3 ECTS which requires 80 hours of student's work. We recommend starting the course as soon as the course environment is available and booking the time for study in your calendar. There are no lectures in this course.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The course proceeds one assignment at a time. Each assignment must be passed in order to access the next one. After completing the final assignment and the giving the course feedback, the student has passed the course.
Further information
This course is based on independent and self-paced studying and requires active participation online.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is passed when the student has completed all the required exercises and tests.
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 30.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 15
Degree programmes
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Päivi Laakkonen
Teacher in charge
Päivi Laakkonen
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Objective
The objective of course for the international tutoring is to strengthen the student's team guidance and performance skills and to provide the capacity to operate in a multicultural environment. The aim is also to strengthen your professional competence through your core competence and to create networks. The student can also develop their own language skills and their organizational capacity during the course.
Content
The course of international tutoring includes one credit (1 ECTS) of tutoring trainings. The training will cover practical matters related to tutoring and practice group guidance skills. The credits 2-5 come according to the tutoring hours accumulated from the tutoring duties during the academic year.
A record of the course is given according to the approved and accumulated hours when the student has returned a diary of their duties as tutor and a report on their learning experience to the Student Union POKA specialist. If requested, the tutor receives a certificate from the POKA specialist.
When a student is trained as a peer tutor and in their duties, they promotes their professional development and cooperation skills and builds their network of people. They develops their steering skills, strengthens their ability to take responsibility and grows in the role of a representative and strengthens their ability to work in management positions.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 30.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 - 5
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Päivi Laakkonen
Teacher in charge
Päivi Laakkonen
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 15.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 - 10
Virtual portion
10 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 10
Degree programmes
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Päivi Laakkonen
Teacher in charge
Päivi Laakkonen
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Objective
The objective of course for the international tutoring is to strengthen the student's team guidance and performance skills and to provide the capacity to operate in a multicultural environment. The aim is also to strengthen your professional competence through your core competence and to create networks. The student can also develop their own language skills and their organizational capacity during the course.
Content
The course of international tutoring includes one credit (1 ECTS) of tutoring trainings. The training will cover practical matters related to tutoring and practice group guidance skills. The credits 2-5 come according to the tutoring hours accumulated from the tutoring duties during the academic year.
A record of the course is given according to the approved and accumulated hours when the student has returned a diary of their duties as tutor and a report on their learning experience to the Student Union POKA specialist. If requested, the tutor receives a certificate from the POKA specialist.
When a student is trained as a peer tutor and in their duties, they promotes their professional development and cooperation skills and builds their network of people. They develops their steering skills, strengthens their ability to take responsibility and grows in the role of a representative and strengthens their ability to work in management positions.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023
Timing
05.02.2024 - 19.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Aleksandra Soloveva
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge
Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 9. Open UAS: 9.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
You understand the main contents of everyday discussions. You understand simple spoken language. You are able to participate in a simple conversation in Finnish. You can use everyday vocabulary and common phrases used in discussions.
Content
- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. free time, Finnish food and public holidays.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.
Location and time
5.2. - 26.4., at on Thursday 16.15 - 17.45
no lessons in week 10
Teaching methods
Language Café 1 is for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The course is a speaking course. Each class consists of small group discussions on a specific topic.
The course takes place online in Zoom. You cannot do the course independently, you must attend the meetings online.
Student workload
online meetings, 20 h (10 times)
independent work and homeworks 20 h
Further information
Level A2.1
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
participation in the online meetings and submission of assignments
Enrollment
13.01.2024 - 11.02.2024
Timing
12.02.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Aleksandra Soloveva
Teacher in charge
Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 12. Open UAS: 12.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
You understand the main contents of everyday discussions. You understand simple spoken language. You are able to participate in a simple conversation in Finnish. You can use everyday vocabulary and common phrases used in discussions.
Content
- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. free time, Finnish food and public holidays.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.
Location and time
12.2. - 26.4., at on Tuesdays 16.15 - 17.45
no lessons in week 10
Teaching methods
Language Café 1 is for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The course is a speaking course. Each class consists of small group discussions on a specific topic.
The course takes place online in Zoom. You cannot do the course independently, you must attend the meetings online.
Student workload
online meetings, 20 h (10 times)
independent work and homeworks 20 h
Further information
Level A2.1
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
participation in the online meetings and submission of assignments
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 22.09.2023
Timing
02.10.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Kaija Sankila
Teacher in charge
Kaija Sankila
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After this course you will be familiar with the German-language press and magazines in your field. You will expand and deepen your vocabulary in your study field. You will also practise writing in German on the basis of an article.
Content
Working on independent articles (6) on your field of study:
- Word lists
- Summary(s) in Finnish
- Essay in German
- End discussion with the teacher on the assignments in either German/Finnish
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 21.01.2024
Timing
05.02.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Kaija Sankila
Teacher in charge
Kaija Sankila
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After this course you will be familiar with the German-language press and magazines in your field. You will expand and deepen your vocabulary in your study field. You will also practise writing in German on the basis of an article.
Content
Working on independent articles (6) on your field of study:
- Word lists
- Summary(s) in Finnish
- Essay in German
- End discussion with the teacher on the assignments in either German/Finnish
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
01.06.2024 - 30.08.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
5 - 30
Degree programmes
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Kaija Sankila
Teacher in charge
Kaija Sankila
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Objective
After this course you will be familiar with the German-language press and magazines in your field. You will expand and deepen your vocabulary in your study field. You will also practise writing in German on the basis of an article.
Content
Working on independent articles (6) on your field of study:
- Word lists
- Summary(s) in Finnish
- Essay in German
- End discussion with the teacher on the assignments in either German/Finnish
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
25.09.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Johanna Järveläinen
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge
Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
The course is intended for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The language level of the course is B1.
You will be introduced to the Finnish media (newspapers, online magazines, TV and radio programmes) and ,in particular, to texts and programmes in your field of study. You will learn written language structures and get to know general spoken language. You will learn vocabulary in your field.
Objectives: You will be able to search for texts related to your field. You will be able to understand a variety of factual texts, expand your professional vocabulary and strengthen your textual skills.
Content
You will independently watch programmes and read articles and complete the following tasks:
- opinion piece
- summary
- report
- media diary
- oral presentation
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 21.01.2024
Timing
05.02.2024 - 24.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Johanna Järveläinen
- Martta Rintanen
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge
Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
The course is intended for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The language level of the course is B1.
You will be introduced to the Finnish media (newspapers, online magazines, TV and radio programmes) and ,in particular, to texts and programmes in your field of study. You will learn written language structures and get to know general spoken language. You will learn vocabulary in your field.
Objectives: You will be able to search for texts related to your field. You will be able to understand a variety of factual texts, expand your professional vocabulary and strengthen your textual skills.
Content
You will independently watch programmes and read articles and complete the following tasks:
- opinion piece
- summary
- report
- media diary
- oral presentation
Location and time
The course starts 5.2.2024 and ends 24.5.2024.
Teaching methods
The course is an online course. You will work independently in Moodle. You will get feedback and a grade at the end of the course.
Student workload
independent work and assignments in Moodle 125 t
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments. There is no exam in the course.
Enrollment
11.03.2024 - 19.05.2024
Timing
03.06.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge
Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KAKK24KEKarelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
The course is intended for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The language level of the course is B1.
You will be introduced to the Finnish media (newspapers, online magazines, TV and radio programmes) and ,in particular, to texts and programmes in your field of study. You will learn written language structures and get to know general spoken language. You will learn vocabulary in your field.
Objectives: You will be able to search for texts related to your field. You will be able to understand a variety of factual texts, expand your professional vocabulary and strengthen your textual skills.
Content
You will independently watch programmes and read articles and complete the following tasks:
- opinion piece
- summary
- report
- media diary
- oral presentation
Location and time
Course starts 3.6.2025 and ends 31.7.2024.
Student workload
1 credit = 25 hours. The course is a total of 125 hours of work.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The course grade will be based on assignments (opinion piece, presentation, media diary, report and oral presentation).
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 06.10.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Janne Häyrinen
- Riitta Hyttinen
Teacher in charge
Riitta Hyttinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
You will study the Russian-language press online, mainly in your own field(s) of study. You will familiarise yourself with typical grammatical structures of newspaper language and expand and diversify your vocabulary in your discipline.
Content
- Independent work on newspaper articles and content-related assignments (word lists, reports, essays)
- Studying grammatical structures typical of newspaper language
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 04.02.2024
Timing
19.02.2024 - 19.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Janne Häyrinen
- Riitta Hyttinen
Teacher in charge
Riitta Hyttinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
You will study the Russian-language press online, mainly in your own field(s) of study. You will familiarise yourself with typical grammatical structures of newspaper language and expand and diversify your vocabulary in your discipline.
Content
- Independent work on newspaper articles and content-related assignments (word lists, reports, essays)
- Studying grammatical structures typical of newspaper language
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
30.08.2023 - 24.09.2023
Timing
02.10.2023 - 31.01.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Minna Hoffren
- Jonna Ihanainen
Teacher in charge
Jonna Ihanainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.03.2024 - 08.05.2024
Timing
15.05.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 150
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Minna Hoffren
- Jonna Ihanainen
Teacher in charge
Jonna Ihanainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24KEKarelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 15.04.2023
Timing
25.09.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
1 - 20
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Johanna Järveläinen
- Minna Hoffren
Teacher in charge
Minna Hoffren
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 2
Objective
You understand different types of discussions. You are able to understand spoken language and different dialects. You can use phrases of spoken language. You are able to participate in different types of discussions in Finnish.
Content
- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. food trends and traditional dishes, distance work, and plans for the holiday.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.
Location and time
Online meetings in Collaborate or Teams.
25.9.2023 - 8.12.2023 on Tuesdays at 16.15 - 17.45.
Materials
The materials used in the Moodle enivironment of the course.
Teaching methods
Targets:
- You understand different types of discussions.
- You are able to understand spoken language and different dialects.
- You can use phrases of spoken language.
- You are able to participate in different types of discussions in Finnish.
The study unit includes:
- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. food trends and traditional dishes, distance work, and plans for the holiday.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.
The study unit includes online meetings and self-study. Familiarise the materials and vocabulary before the meeting. Participate in all discussions. After each discussion, you will also write a short text or do exercises on the topic.
Student workload
Online meetings 20 h + independent studying and the assignments 34 h.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
Passed: You have familiarised the materials and vocabulary before the meeting. You participate in discussions. After each discussion, you write a short text or do exercises on the topic.
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023
Timing
05.02.2024 - 19.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Janne Häyrinen
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge
Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 22. Open UAS: 22.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
You understand different types of discussions. You are able to understand spoken language and different dialects. You can use phrases of spoken language. You are able to participate in different types of discussions in Finnish.
Content
- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. food trends and traditional dishes, distance work, and plans for the holiday.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.
Location and time
5.2. - 19.4., on Mondays at 16.15 - 17.45
no lessons in week 10
Teaching methods
Language Café 2 is for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The language level of the course is B1.
The course is a speaking course. Each class consists of small group discussions on a specific topic.
The course takes place online in Zoom. You cannot do the course independently, you must attend the meetings online.
Student workload
online meetings, 20 h (10 times)
independent work and homeworks 20 h
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
participation in the online meetings and submission of assignments
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 30.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 - 10
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Päivi Laakkonen
Teacher in charge
Päivi Laakkonen
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 21.01.2024
Timing
05.02.2024 - 24.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Johanna Järveläinen
- Martta Rintanen
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge
Johanna Järveläinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 36. Open UAS: 36.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
The course is intended for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish.
The language level of the course is A2.2.
You can
- tell about yourself and your everyday life
- use the Finnish language in customer service situations
- find the main points in short texts and in simple speech
- write short texts
- can distinguish between written and spoken language.
Content
- Everyday communication situations: telling about yourself, expressing your time, various customer service situations, understanding news
- Vocabulary and phrases used in communication situations
- Features and vocabulary of colloquial language
- Grammar at basic level (UNIC 2).
Location and time
The course starts 5.2.2024 and ends 24.5.2024.
Teaching methods
The course is an online course. You will work independently in Moodle. You will get feedback and a grade at the end of the course.
Student workload
independent work and assignments in Moodle 125 t
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments and exams.
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 15.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Timo Pakarinen
- Kirsi Tanskanen
- Noora Silvennoinen
- Kirsi Autio
- Riikka Kaasinen
- Riikka Räsänen
- Tiina Simonen
- Mikko Lahti
- Jukka Tulonen
- Kaija Saramäki
Teacher in charge
Riikka Kaasinen
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Objective
-
Content
This orientative course (2 credits) is obligatory for all students who go for the first time to exchange. Doing the assignments helps you with preparations and adaption to the new environment. Reflection and sharing experience to others after exchange is also essential part of exchange.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 31.08.2023
Timing
21.08.2023 - 01.10.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Minna Hoffren
- Jonna Ihanainen
Teacher in charge
Johanna Järveläinen
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Objective
You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. You can ask and answer to basic questions. You are able to tell about yourself and use polite phrases and greetings in everyday situations, e.g. meeting friends, asking about the price and ordering. You learn the basic facts about the Finnish culture and customs.
Content
- Finnish alphabet, consonants, vowels and diphthongs
- Pronunciation
- Sharing personal information: e.g. name, nationality, language skills, family, hobbies, studies
- Numbers and expressions of time
- Basic grammar: e.g. conjugation of basic verbs, partitive case, polar questions and common interrogatives
- Basic facts about the Finnish culture
Location and time
Twice a week 1,5h in Wärtsilä campus, 28 hours of contact teaching.
Materials
Materials given by teacher. Moodle environment used.
Teaching methods
You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. You can ask and answer to basic questions. You are able to tell about yourself and use polite phrases and greetings in everyday situations, e.g. meeting friends, asking about the price and ordering. You learn the basic facts about the Finnish culture and customs.
- Finnish alphabet, consonants, vowels and diphthongs
- Pronunciation
- Sharing personal information: e.g. name, nationality, language skills, family, hobbies, studies
- Numbers and expressions of time
- Basic grammar: e.g. conjugation of basic verbs, partitive case, polar questions and common interrogatives
- Basic facts about the Finnish culture
Student workload
Contact teaching (28h) and independent work (26h).
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on regular attendance (required 70 %), active participation during the lessons, completion of home assignments, vocabulary tests and the final exam.
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Jonna Ihanainen
Teacher in charge
Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Objective
You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. You can ask and answer to basic questions. You are able to tell about yourself and use polite phrases and greetings in everyday situations, e.g. meeting friends, asking about the price and ordering. You learn the basic facts about the Finnish culture and customs.
Content
- Finnish alphabet, consonants, vowels and diphthongs
- Pronunciation
- Sharing personal information: e.g. name, nationality, language skills, family, hobbies, studies
- Numbers and expressions of time
- Basic grammar: e.g. conjugation of basic verbs, partitive case, polar questions and common interrogatives
- Basic facts about the Finnish culture
Location and time
Twice a week1,5h in Wärtsilä campus, contact teaching.
Materials
Materials given by teacher. Moodle environment used.
Teaching methods
You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. You can ask and answer to basic questions. You are able to tell about yourself and use polite phrases and greetings in everyday situations, e.g. meeting friends, asking about the price and ordering. You learn the basic facts about the Finnish culture and customs.
- Finnish alphabet, consonants, vowels and diphthongs
- Pronunciation
- Sharing personal information: e.g. name, nationality, language skills, family, hobbies, studies
- Numbers and expressions of time
- Basic grammar: e.g. conjugation of basic verbs, partitive case, polar questions and common interrogatives
- Basic facts about the Finnish culture
Student workload
Contact teaching (28h) and independent work (26h).
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on regular attendance (required 70 %), active participation during the lessons, completion of home assignments, vocabulary tests and the final exam.
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 14.09.2023
Timing
18.09.2023 - 31.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 500
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Merja Öhman
Teacher in charge
Merja Öhman
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 40. Open UAS: 40.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
You acquire and develop language skills in Swedish and prepare for your degree studies at the University of Applied Sciences. You are able to use the most essential structures of the Swedish language and master the basic vocabulary.
This course is intended for students who need to refresh their Swedish language skills. Previous Swedish studies from comprehensive school and upper secondary school/vocational school is a prerequisite for this course.
Content
- Basic structures and vocabulary of the Swedish language
- Self-study in Moodle
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 26.01.2024
Timing
01.02.2024 - 17.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 200
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Marita Suomalainen
Teacher in charge
Marita Suomalainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 30. Open UAS: 30.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
You acquire and develop language skills in Swedish and prepare for your degree studies at the University of Applied Sciences. You are able to use the most essential structures of the Swedish language and master the basic vocabulary.
This course is intended for students who need to refresh their Swedish language skills. Previous Swedish studies from comprehensive school and upper secondary school/vocational school is a prerequisite for this course.
Content
- Basic structures and vocabulary of the Swedish language
- Self-study in Moodle
Teaching methods
Only for Finnish speakers.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
11.03.2024 - 19.05.2024
Timing
03.06.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 200
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Laura Väistö
Teacher in charge
Laura Väistö
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 30. Open UAS: 30.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24KEKarelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
You acquire and develop language skills in Swedish and prepare for your degree studies at the University of Applied Sciences. You are able to use the most essential structures of the Swedish language and master the basic vocabulary.
This course is intended for students who need to refresh their Swedish language skills. Previous Swedish studies from comprehensive school and upper secondary school/vocational school is a prerequisite for this course.
Content
- Basic structures and vocabulary of the Swedish language
- Self-study in Moodle
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
25.09.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge
Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 27. Open UAS: 27.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
The course is intended for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The language level of the course is B1.
You will be able to speak and write in a variety of situations at work, e.g. customer service, making appointments, meetings and negotiations, and chatting with colleagues. You can tell about your work and profession and understand texts and speech about work. You understand work-related instructions and can write the most important work-related texts.
Content
- Chatting with colleagues, e.g. during a coffee break
- Understanding and writing work-related texts and instructions
- Expanding your professional vocabulary
- Speaking in customer service situations (e.g. giving advice, presenting a product)
- Talking on the phone and by e-mail
- Discussions in a meeting
- Telling about your professional competence.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 21.01.2024
Timing
05.02.2024 - 24.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Johanna Järveläinen
- Martta Rintanen
- Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge
Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 21. Open UAS: 21.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
The course is intended for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The language level of the course is B1.
You will be able to speak and write in a variety of situations at work, e.g. customer service, making appointments, meetings and negotiations, and chatting with colleagues. You can tell about your work and profession and understand texts and speech about work. You understand work-related instructions and can write the most important work-related texts.
Content
- Chatting with colleagues, e.g. during a coffee break
- Understanding and writing work-related texts and instructions
- Expanding your professional vocabulary
- Speaking in customer service situations (e.g. giving advice, presenting a product)
- Talking on the phone and by e-mail
- Discussions in a meeting
- Telling about your professional competence.
Location and time
The course starts 5.2.2024 and ends 24.5.2024.
Teaching methods
The course is for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The course is at level B1.
The course is an online course. You will work independently in Moodle. You will get feedback and a grade at the end of the course.
Student workload
independent work and assignments in Moodle 135 h
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments and final exam.
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 11.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Janne Häyrinen
- Riitta Hyttinen
Teacher in charge
Riitta Hyttinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
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IINS22Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After completing the course, you will be able to communicate orally in basic work situations (see content). You will be familiar with the Russian communication style and apply it in your own speech. You will write short work-related messages not only by hand but also using the Russian keyboard. You can search for information on travel, fairs, products and companies on Russian language websites.
Content
You study and learn the basics of working Russian both in class and independently.
During the classes, you will practice and simulate small work situations with a partner, in small groups and independently. In the exercises, you will strengthen both speaking and listening skills. Between the classes, you will complete weekly reading, writing and information retrieval assignments in which you will apply the skills acquired in the classroom. You also reflect on your own learning and study.
The course includes practice in basic communication situations in working life, mainly oral:
- Telephone contacts
- Travel arrangements and travel (schedules, tickets, hotel, restaurant, shopping)
- Visits to trade fairs
- Company visits (as a host and guest)
- Explaining about your working day, tasks and job
You will practice the structures needed in communicative situations, both orally and in writing:
- Verbs of motion with prefixes
- Reflexive verbs
- Inflection of nouns
- Adjectives and personal pronouns in the singular
- Verb tenses and verbal aspect
You will learn to:
- Use the Russian keyboard
- To write short work-related messages (invitation, itinerary and congratulatory message)
- To use online resources for information search and independent language learning
Location and time
Online meetings in September-December, Tue at 16.15-17.45
Materials
Material created and compiled by the teacher in Moodle.
Teaching methods
Face-to-face work and tests and feedback approx. 26 hours; distance and self-study and preparation for tests 104 hours.
Completion alternatives
You will have the opportunity to validate your existing competences that meet the learning outcomes of the course through the AHOT validation procedure.
Preferably, you should make an appointment with the teacher in charge before the start of the course to discuss the conditions for starting the AHOT procedure.
Student workload
Face-to-face work and tests and feedback 26 hours; distance and self-study and preparation for tests.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Two written tests (25% each), oral test (25%),
continuous assessment (25%).
Passing the course requires active participation in face-to-face teaching, return of learning assignments and successful completion of all tests.
Enrollment
19.08.2023 - 17.09.2023
Timing
05.02.2024 - 15.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Ville Mertanen
Teacher in charge
Ville Mertanen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 15.)
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1
- Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 2
Objective
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Content
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Location and time
Wärtsilä-kampus
Teaching methods
Occupational Safety Card Training, including advanced studies to risk management-
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 30.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Marjo Nenonen
Teacher in charge
Marjo Nenonen
Groups
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TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 30.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Marjo Nenonen
Teacher in charge
Marjo Nenonen
Groups
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TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 30.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Degree Programme in International Business
- Degree Programme in Business Economics
- Degree Programme in Industrial Management
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Janne Häyrinen
- Riitta Hyttinen
Teacher in charge
Riitta Hyttinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
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KAKS23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
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IINS23Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
On completion of the course you can pronounce, read and write (by hand) Russian. You will cope orally with simple and routine situations, for example, introduce yourself and others, and shortly describe your own background and immediate needs. You can answer simple questions about yourself and ask similar questions of others using polite language appropriate to the language culture. You know how to write short, simple messages: a small personal biography, a description of the day's activities, a postcard from your travels and a short description of the services available in the locality. You can understand short, simple written messages on the topics of the course. You understand the core content of short dialogues presented in a clear manner.
Content
You will study and learn the basics of Russian both in class and independently.
In class, you will practice small everyday situations with a partner, in small groups and independently. The activities will strengthen your speaking and listening skills. In addition to face-to-face learning, you will complete weekly reading, writing and information retrieval tasks, where you will apply the skills acquired in face-to-face learning. You will also reflect on your own studying and learning.
Communication activities
- Giving and asking personal details: names, nationality, occupation, age, family, language skills, hobbies, opinions and preferences
- Asking about and describing services and products: availability, location, opening hours, features, prices
- Basic telephone phrases
- Going to the café and making small purchases
- Characteristics of Russian communication culture: using ты/вы, addressing people and using names
Grammar
- Russian alphabet: pronunciation and intonation
- Reading and writing (by hand)
- Gender of nouns and adjectives
- Personal pronouns, possessive pronouns and possessive structure
- Prepositional and accusative singular of nouns
- Singular and plural nominative forms of nouns and adjectives
- Adverbs
- Verb infinitives and present tense
- Verb of motion to go
- Numbers 1-199
- Expressions of time: times (official usage) and days of the week
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 30.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 - 6
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Complementary Studies
Teachers
- Päivi Laakkonen
Teacher in charge
Päivi Laakkonen
Groups
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TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
Evaluation scale
H-5