Integration into the Finnish Society (2cr)

Materials

All course materials provided by the integration specialists

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Further information

EduFutura 10

Student workload

2 ECTS equals to 54 hours of student workload.
Participation to individual meetings. Participation to lectures. Completion to necessary documentation for the meetings.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student passes the course by completing the items of assessment and joining the lectures.

Teaching language

en

Teaching methods

Weekly face-to-face lectures, individual meetings and integration videos.

Location and time

Autumn semester, at the main campus (Rajakatu 35). 1,5 hours per week. 15 sessions.

The primary mode of delivery is a combination of in-class activities on campus and on-line lectures. The lectures will be recorded to support opportunities for 24/7 learning. The in-class activities deepen the learning in the forms of tutorials, individual and group works, reflection and guidance. However, if the COVID-19 situation requires the learning will be supported by on-line tutorials

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2

Qualifications

-

Content

New in Finland
Studying and working in Finland
Possibilities after studies
The Finnish system
Life in Finland, part 1
Services in Finland
Life in Finland, part 2

Objective

By completing this informative course you will gain information about living in Finland, its culture, habits and practices in order to be able to integrate to the society. You will understand how Finnish society functions and you will be capable of acting as a part of the society.

You will understand how to get employed in Finland. You will have a clear understanding of your own situation and a personal plan for integration to the society.

Execution methods

Weekly lectures, individual meetings. The videos can be watched individually. All the other activities happen during in-class hours.