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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
PLA-15017
Introduction to Finnish Society and Culture, 2–3 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Course code
PLA-15017Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
Pass-FailPersons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Petri LinnaResponsible teacher:
Kimmo AhonenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Management and Business 100 %
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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
25.08.2020 – 30.11.2020
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
12.01.2021 – 26.04.2021
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)