Study in Finland and Multicultural Understanding (6 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The aim is that the students get a general knowledge about Finland and Tampere University of Applied Sciences. The way of studying at TAMK is introduced as well as some important details about Bioproduct Engineering Degree Programme (B. Eng).
Goal is also to understand and learn the factors influencing academic success.
The Finnish culture and cultural differencies will be learnst and the aim is to provide a good starting point for studying in Finland in a multinational environment.
An important goal is to have an understanding about building a career and how to make a great cv and application letter

Content (course unit)

Lesson topics.
• Course Introduction
• TAMK & Bioproduct Engineering
• Learning Environments at TAMK
• Studying & Living in Finland
• Communication, Cultural differences
• Team Work and Presentation skills
• Forest Industry, From wood to end product
• Forest Industry Innovations
• TAMK’s rules & Reporting model
• Finnish Food Culture & Table Manners
• Career, CV + Application Letter
• Professional Training
• Social events, dress code, small talk

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

1-2

· Knows diverse courses of action but cannot justify his/her choices.

· Routine and pre-learned performance

· Answers (tasks) are short and self-reflection is not included

· Tasks deadlines are not followed / 1-2 task submission are missing

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

3-4

· Can select the most appropriate course of action from diverse options and justify his/her choice.

· Solves problems and can add also own points of views (e.g. learning diary and self reflection)

· All the tasks are covered by deadline

· Participates to the class chat ja assignments during the contact lectures

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

5

· Can search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives, justify his/her choices and try new courses of action.

· Assesses diverse solution alternatives.

· Combines solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones.

· Can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively. Develops his/her own and the group's interaction including discussion.

· Works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and field requirements and needs.

· Are able to reflect from multiple points what she/he has learned