Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
ITC.KIE.010
Introduction to Finnish Society and Culture, 2–3 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Course code
ITC.KIE.010Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
Pass-FailPersons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Kimmo AhonenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Management and Business
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Core content:
- Introduction to Finnish history and society
- Finnish education system
- Finnish communication and business culture
- Cultural heritage of Finland and Satakunta region
- Current issues in technology and innovation in Finland
- Study visits to schools & companies
Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Completion option 1
Lectures and a written assignment based on lectures will be worth 2 ECTS credits. Students may write a longer essay based on given material to earn 1 additional ECTS credits.
Participation in teaching
29.08.2023 – 12.12.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
09.01.2024 – 29.04.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)