Integration into Finnish Society (3 op)

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Tavoitteet

The aim of the course is to help you understand the Finnish society and to improve your chances of becoming a member of it as quickly as possible. As an ex-pat student, you will have a better chance of integration when you gain a good understanding of how the new society works.

Sisältö

Topics discussed during the course explain how the Finnish society works and tell the story of Finland:
- Functioning and structure of Finnish society
- Values, laws and democratic principles
- Rights and obligations in terms of an individual
- Everyday practices

Aika ja paikka

Wärtsilä Campus, weeks Sept- Nov, classes 2 x 2h / week

Oppimateriaalit

Material provided by the teacher (Moodle) and visiting lecturers.

Opetusmenetelmät

Contact classes at the campus and visits outside the university 30 h.
Tasks/ reports, preparing for the test 50 hours.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

The course is designed for students who have come to Finland only recently.

If you have settled down in Finland for a long time ago, please, get in touch with the teacher in charge of the course to discuss proof of competence for credit transfer.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Contact classes and visits 30 h.
Tasks/ reports and preparing for the test 50 hours