Introduction to Finnish SocietyLaajuus (2 op)
Tunnus: NN00FC85
Laajuus
2 op
Osaamistavoitteet
This course introduces the aspcets of Finnish society and culture that are either mandatory, necessary and useful for new international students who have recently arrived in Finland. Taking part in the course ensures that the student will not miss any mandatory bureaucracy required by variuos Finnish officials. The course also gives a lot on practical tips for settling down in Tampere and Finland in general.
Sisältö
After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Know which Finnish bureacracy is mandatory for international students
• Know which other Finnish bureacracy is useful
• Use TAMK’s online study patform Moodle for studies
• Understand how public transport works in Tampere and Finland
• Understand how different health care units (student health care, public health care, private health care) work
• Find the most important services in Tampere
• Find reasonably priced goods and services in Tampere
• Understand the basic characters of Finnish culture
• Understand the general housing rules
Know how to apply for a job and how Finnish working life works
• Understand how Finnish Social Security System (KELA) works and which benefits are available/not available for international students
• Know how to renew Student Residence Permit (if applicable)
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
Grading scale is Pass/Fail. Mandatory presence required
Ilmoittautumisaika
20.11.2024 - 31.05.2025
Ajoitus
22.11.2024 - 31.05.2025
Laajuus
2 op
Virtuaaliosuus
1 op
Toteutustapa
50 % Lähiopetus, 50 % Verkossa tapahtuva opiskelu
Toimipiste
TAMK Pääkampus
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Paikat
0 - 500
Opettaja
- Mirja Onduso
Ryhmät
-
VAPAAVapaasti valittavat opinnot
Tavoitteet (OJ)
This course introduces the aspcets of Finnish society and culture that are either mandatory, necessary and useful for new international students who have recently arrived in Finland. Taking part in the course ensures that the student will not miss any mandatory bureaucracy required by variuos Finnish officials. The course also gives a lot on practical tips for settling down in Tampere and Finland in general.
Sisältö (OJ)
After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Know which Finnish bureacracy is mandatory for international students
• Know which other Finnish bureacracy is useful
• Use TAMK’s online study patform Moodle for studies
• Understand how public transport works in Tampere and Finland
• Understand how different health care units (student health care, public health care, private health care) work
• Find the most important services in Tampere
• Find reasonably priced goods and services in Tampere
• Understand the basic characters of Finnish culture
• Understand the general housing rules
Know how to apply for a job and how Finnish working life works
• Understand how Finnish Social Security System (KELA) works and which benefits are available/not available for international students
• Know how to renew Student Residence Permit (if applicable)
Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty (OJ)
Grading scale is Pass/Fail. Mandatory presence required
Aika ja paikka
Teams only
Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat
No final exam (final assignment instead)
Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet
Students are expected to review Teams recordings, review provided materials and complete weekly assignments in Moodle.
Arviointiasteikko
Hyväksytty/hylätty
Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät
Lectures, weekly assignments, Moodle materials and links, field visits
Oppimateriaalit
Materials to be provided in Moodle
Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
Lectures: 14 x 2 h = 28 h
Assignments: 14 x 2 h = 28 h
Total 56 h, equals to 2 cr
Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat
Students may:
1) attend weekly sessions in Teams and complete assignments, or
2) watch weekly Teams recordings and complete assignments at a suitable time