Study Guide

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Materials

* ITS Learning -järjestelmässä jaettavasta materiaalista
* Omista luentomuistiinpanoista

Teaching methods

Luennot, kotityöt/simulointi ja laboratorioharjoitukset

Exam schedules

Opintojakson osuuden suorituksessa arviointikriteereinä olevat tehtävät. Hylätyn suorituksen uusiminen on mahdollista vasta ensi lukuvuonna seuraavan toteutuksen yhteydessä.
Palautettujen simulointitöiden ja laboratorioharjoitusten raportteja ei voi uusia.

Student workload

Intro 1h
Luento 3*1h
Laboratorioharjoitus 6*3h + 2*3h

Content scheduling

syksy 2024,
Operaatiovahvistimella toteutettujen erilaisten piirien toiminta ja simulointi.
Operaatiovahvistimella toteutettu suodin.
Laboratorioharjoitukset, suunnittelu ja mittaus.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Laboratoriotöiden ja simulointien raportit.
Vain ajallaan palautetut tehtävät huomioidaan.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Painotettu keskiarvo simulointien ja laboratorioraporttien arvosanoista ei riitä tyydyttävään arvosanaan 1.
Laboratoriotyön raporttia ei ole palautettu arviointiin.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Kts kiitettävän arvosanan kriteerit, selkeitä puutteita näissä kriteereissä alentaa arvosanan.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Kts kiitettävän arvosanan kriteerit, puutteita näissä kriteereissä alentaa arvosanan.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Painotettu keskiarvo simulointien ja laboratorioraporttien arvosanoista.
Oppilas osaa suunnitella ja mitoittaa opintojaksolla läpikäydyt kytkennät teoriassa ja tehdä vastaavanlaisia töitä käytännössä laboratoriossa sekä raportoida tehdyt työt ulkoasultaan johdonmukaisesti ja siististi. Oppilas osaa yhdistää simulointituloksen käytäntöön.

Objective

Helping new students integrate into the student community
Formation of groups, motivation
Peer tutoring
Student culture
Marketing of education, public relations

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Opintojaksolla käydään käytännön harjoitteiden avulla kehollisesti läpi balettitanssin teknisiä ja ilmaisullisia perusteita. Harjoitusten avulla pyritään voiman, notkeuden ja baletille olennaisen tanssillisen ilmaisun vahvistamiseen.

Content

Opintojaksolla perehdytään baletille ominaiseen liikkeistöön ja kehon hahmottamiseen. Musiikin ja liikkeen yhdistämistä tutkitaan erilaisten harjoitteiden avulla. Opettajina toimivat Taideakatemian tanssinopettajakoulutuksen opiskelijat ohjaavan opettajan valvonnassa.  

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student activates their Swedish language skills so that they understand spoken and written language and can produce it in everyday situations. Additionally, they master the essential structures of the Swedish language. After completing this course, the student will be better prepared to handle future mandatory Swedish courses. This course is recommended for those who feel their Swedish proficiency is lacking. The determination of one's skill level can be done, for example, through a placement test.

Content

The basic grammar, structures and vocabulary of the Swedish language.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student activates their Swedish language skills so that they understand spoken and written language and can produce it in everyday situations. Additionally, they master the essential structures of the Swedish language. After completing this course, the student will be better prepared to handle future mandatory Swedish courses. This course is recommended for those who feel their Swedish proficiency is lacking. The determination of one's skill level can be done, for example, through a placement test.

Content

The basic grammar, structures and vocabulary of the Swedish language.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student activates their Swedish language skills so that they understand spoken and written language and can produce it in everyday situations. Additionally, they master the essential structures of the Swedish language. After completing this course, the student will be better prepared to handle future mandatory Swedish courses. This course is recommended for those who feel their Swedish proficiency is lacking. The determination of one's skill level can be done, for example, through a placement test.

Content

The basic grammar, structures and vocabulary of the Swedish language.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student activates their Swedish language skills so that they understand spoken and written language and can produce it in everyday situations. Additionally, they master the essential structures of the Swedish language. After completing this course, the student will be better prepared to handle future mandatory Swedish courses. This course is recommended for those who feel their Swedish proficiency is lacking. The determination of one's skill level can be done, for example, through a placement test.

Content

The basic grammar, structures and vocabulary of the Swedish language.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student activates their Swedish language skills so that they understand spoken and written language and can produce it in everyday situations. Additionally, they master the essential structures of the Swedish language. After completing this course, the student will be better prepared to handle future mandatory Swedish courses. This course is recommended for those who feel their Swedish proficiency is lacking. The determination of one's skill level can be done, for example, through a placement test.

Content

The basic grammar, structures and vocabulary of the Swedish language.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student activates their Swedish language skills so that they understand spoken and written language and can produce it in everyday situations. Additionally, they master the essential structures of the Swedish language. After completing this course, the student will be better prepared to handle future mandatory Swedish courses. This course is recommended for those who feel their Swedish proficiency is lacking. The determination of one's skill level can be done, for example, through a placement test.

Content

The basic grammar, structures and vocabulary of the Swedish language.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The aim is to develop the student's self-image and self-concept. The students learn to recognise their own self-image and its significance in identity and understand the factors affecting it. The student knows and recognizes the communication skills needed in working life and identifies the strengths and development areas of his/her own communication skills. The students learn to identify their own strengths and own areas for development. The student recognizes the future working life needs. The students learn to utilise their networks and use them as part of their job search. The students get acquainted with the working life of the region and the work tasks in their own field. At the end of the course, the student understands his/her own competence and the requirements of working life in relation to his/her own field and future duties. The course is held in Finnish.

Content

- Working life communication skills
- Recognizing self-image
- Identify own strengths and own areas for development.
- Working life now and in the future
- Networking and job search tips
- Knowledge of working life in the region
- Reflection of competence in relation to future work tasks
- Outlining your career path

Teaching methods

The course consists of Contact teaching and remote meetings, group work, a mentoring meeting or a company visit, as well as a learning diary to be worked on throughout the course.

Exam schedules

There is no exam for the course.

Student workload

The course consists of individual, pair and group work, a mentor or company visit, and a learning diary to be worked on throughout the course.

The scope of the course is 5 ECTS, which corresponds to 135 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is evaluated on a pass/fail scale.

Failed:
The student has not completed/returned the assigned assignments.
The student has not participated in pair or group assignments.
The student has not prepared a learning diary in accordance with the given instructions.

Content scheduling

The course will be implemented during 22.1.-26.03.2024. Course teaching is in Finnish.

Contact teaching on Thursday evenings at 16:00-17:30 on the Kupittaa campus, in the space

The course consists of both contact and distance meetings.
22.1. at 16:00 - 17.30 Contact teaching
29.1. at 16:00-17.30 Contact teaching
5.2. at 16:00-17.30 Contact teaching
12.2. at 16:00-17.30 Contact teaching
Ski holiday
26.2. at 16:00-17.30 Contact teaching
5.3. at 16:00-17.30 Contact teaching
26.3. at 16:00-17.30 Contact teaching

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in pair and group work,
Participation in a mentoring or company visit.
Performance of assigned tasks.
Preparation of a learning diary.

During the course, various group work and assignments are carried out that require active participation in contact teaching. The course has a total of seven meetings implemented as contact teaching, of which a maximum of three absences can be made. Each absence must be compensated for by separately requested tasks.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

Having completed the course, the student
- is able to apply creativity and innovation tools in marketing context
- can use different sources of innovation (internal and external) to detect and exploit opportunities
- can analyze and describe how innovative firms are changing business reality
- is able to explain the importance of product/service development and the people and factors involved in the development work.

Content

Creativity tools and idea management
Innovativeness and product /service development
Sources of innovation and innovativeness
Success and diffusion of innovations
Open innovation

International connections

Innovation Pedagogy

Student workload

Contact lectures, workshops and preparation for classes: 80h.
Self-study and online assignments: 30h.
Group work: 25h.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has demonstrated very limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates very little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Several parts of the text are unclear.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has demonstrated limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows some difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Some parts of the text are unclear

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has demonstrated good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas to others. Important parts of the text are clear and well written.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has demonstrated very good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates very good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas to others in a professional way. Most of the text is clear and well written.

Objective

After completing the course, the student understands the basics of database systems, and especially the operating principles of relational databases. The student learns how to design and model a database with ER technique, transform it to relational schema and further implement it as a relational database. After the course, the student knows how to use at least one well-known database management system (SQLite, MySQL or similar), can plan and create relational databases as well as apply SQL for most common query and update operations to the database.

Content

In the database design part of the course, students familiarize themselves with database thinking and the principles of data management from a quality perspective. Key topics include data modeling using ER diagrams, relational schema representations and normalization technique for validating the quality of the design. In the database use part of the course, students apply structured query language (SQL) to create a database (SQL DDL), and to manipulate and search data in the database (SQL DML). The course consists of self-study materials and practical exercises with a final test.

Materials

Written material and videos published in the ViLLE platform.

Teaching methods

The course is a remote, self-study course available online in ViLLE learning platform https://ville.utu.fi

Students collect points in the learning platform by reading written material, watching videos and answering exercises and tests.

A practical work and final exams are compulsory and have minimum points to pass.

Exam schedules

The final exam is available in ViLLE system.

International connections

Not applicable

Completion alternatives

Not applicable

Student workload

Estimated student workload:
20 h Reading materials
30 h Exercises
40 h Practical work
20 h Tests and exams

Content scheduling

SCHEDULE:
The course is a self-study course available online in ViLLE learning platform https://ville.utu.fi
The course begins in the Autumn 2024. Students can schedule their own studying pace and progress within the date limits of the course. A welcome message is sent to your email after enrollment. In the email you get a registration key to the ViLLE-platform and a link to the discussion area in Discord. Note, that the registration to the ViLLE platform ends on a certain date, after which one cannot start the course, and the course ends on a certain date, by which all the performance required in the course must be completed in ViLLE. Exact dates will be announced in the ViLLE platform and/or welcome message.

CONTENTS:
In the database design part of the course, students familiarize themselves with database thinking and the principles of data management from a quality perspective. Key topics include data modeling using ER diagrams, relational schema representations and normalization technique for validating the quality of the design. In the database use part of the course, students apply structured query language (SQL) to create a database (SQL DDL), and to manipulate and search data in the database (SQL DML). The course consists of self-study materials, and exercises, mid-term tests, and a final test in Ville. In addition, a student plans, implements and documents own relational database as a practical work.

Further information

The course is suitable for beginners and no previous studies are necessary.

You can ask for assistance and discuss the course materials and exercises in Discord server. The link is provided by email before the starting day of the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Max. Points (subject to change before the course starts):
Exercises 550 p
Tests 140 p
Practical work 200 p
Exam 120 p
Total: 1010 points

Mid-term tests, practical work and the final exam are compulsory.
The final exam is divided into two parts (design and use; 60 + 60 points). The student needs to get at least 15 points out of 60 from both parts of the exam. To pass the practical work student needs 80/200 points in minimum.

Grading (subject to change before the course starts):
Less than 660 points = Fail
660-729 points = 1 grade
730-799 points = 2 grade
800-869 points = 3 grade
870-939 points = 4 grade
940-1010 points = 5 grade

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student gets less than 660 points (subject to change before the course starts)

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

A student gets 940 points or more (subject to change before the course starts).
At this level, a student
- Can develop a high-quality concept model / plan of a database based on the user requirements.
- Can use normalization to improve the quality of a relational database.
- Can implement the database with DBMS and SQL according to a plan, and change the plan if necessary.
- Can use SQL statements for information retrieval in various ways, such as sub-groupings and sub-queries.

Qualifications

The course is suitable for beginners and no previous studies are necessary.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the students some basic Japanese language and cultural readiness. By the end of the course, the students have learned some useful phrases in Japanese. The cultural topics include group orientation, time concepts, hierarchy, politeness, food culture etc.

Content

- Introduction: What is culture?
- Verbal and Non-verbal communication
- Indirect communication: the Japanese never say “no”?
- Concept of time
- Group orientation vs. Individual orientation
- Hierarchy & Formality
- Politeness
- Gender role
- Food culture
- Language

For the cultural module students are given two written assignments, one individual and one group task.

Materials

We use Japanese for busy people 1 (4th edition) as class textbook and 1 unit/lesson.

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching

Exam schedules

No exam.

International connections

Participatory learning, lots of oral exercises in classroom teaching.

Content scheduling

Basics of Japanese language and basic hiragana and katakana characters.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on attendance. The minimum requirement for attendance is 75 % of the classroom teaching.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Task-based, group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the contact lessons at campus in groups and independently, practising in Itslearning, cultural sustainability.

Student workload

Written and oral exercises in class and independently at home.
3 tasks to be assessed: vocabulary task, oral task and written task.
5 credits means about 130 hours of student work, including lessons and independent work.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field. The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

The course consists lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A1.2.


After passing the course you are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations and you can

- tell about your life and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.
The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. Evaluated assignments will be evaluated 0–3 points. From homework and classwork student can have 0–3 points to the final grade.

Course grade
Points from assignments

0
0–3 p.

1
4–5 p.

2
6 p.

3
7–8 p.

4
9–10 p.

5
11–12 p.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Task-based, group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the contact lessons at campus in groups and independently, practising in Itslearning, cultural sustainability.

Student workload

Written and oral exercises in class and independently at home.
3 tasks to be assessed: vocabulary task, oral task and written task.
5 credits means about 130 hours of student work, including lessons and independent work.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field. The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

The course consists lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A1.2.


After passing the course you are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations and you can

- tell about your life and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.
The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. Evaluated assignments will be evaluated 0–3 points. From homework and classwork student can have 0–3 points to the final grade.

Course grade
Points from assignments

0
0–3 p.

1
4–5 p.

2
6 p.

3
7–8 p.

4
9–10 p.

5
11–12 p.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Task-based, group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the contact lessons at campus in groups and independently, practising in Itslearning, cultural sustainability.

Student workload

Written and oral exercises in class and independently at home.
3 tasks to be assessed: vocabulary task, oral task and written task.
5 credits means about 130 hours of student work, including lessons and independent work.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field. The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

The course consists lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A1.2.


After passing the course you are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations and you can

- tell about your life and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.
The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. Evaluated assignments will be evaluated 0–3 points. From homework and classwork student can have 0–3 points to the final grade.

Course grade
Points from assignments

0
0–3 p.

1
4–5 p.

2
6 p.

3
7–8 p.

4
9–10 p.

5
11–12 p.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Task-based, group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the contact lessons at campus in groups and independently, practising in Itslearning, cultural sustainability.

Student workload

Written and oral exercises in class and independently at home.
3 tasks to be assessed: vocabulary task, oral task and written task.
5 credits means about 130 hours of student work, including lessons and independent work.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field. The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

The course consists lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A1.2.


After passing the course you are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations and you can

- tell about your life and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.
The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. Evaluated assignments will be evaluated 0–3 points. From homework and classwork student can have 0–3 points to the final grade.

Course grade
Points from assignments

0
0–3 p.

1
4–5 p.

2
6 p.

3
7–8 p.

4
9–10 p.

5
11–12 p.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The aim of the course is to develop basic language skills in accordance with the European Framework of Reference to the skill level A2.
Students can cope rather well with everyday communication situations and are increasingly able to be initiative in a communication situation.

Content

After completing the course, the student
- knows how to exchange thoughts or information in familiar and everyday situations
- copes with short social situations and knows how to use the most common polite greetings and forms of addressing
- is able to make politely, for example, requests, invitations, suggestions and apologies
- understands the topic and core content of short, simple messages
(e.g., advertisements, brochures, menus, and schedules)
- is capable of simple reasoning supported by context
- is able to tell things that are related to everyday life and that are important to themselves, using simple phrases and concrete vocabulary (family, shopping, place of residence, workplace, etc.)
- is able to write short and simple notes and messages related to everyday needs
- masters an easily predictable basic vocabulary and many of the most important structures

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Task-based, group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the contact lessons at campus in groups and independently, active practice in Itslearning, cultural sustainability.

Student workload

Written and oral exercises in class and independently at home.
5 credits means about 130 hours of student work, including lessons and independent work.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to strengthen student’s basic knowledge of Finnish language and to develop language skills. You must have at least A1 level Finnish language skills to participate in the course.

The aim of the course is to reach Finnish language level A2 (CEFR).

The course consists lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A2.

The contents of the course are
- reading and writing professional texts
- practising everyday and work-related conversational situations
- familiarising oneself with the basic vocabulary of one's profession
- practising Finnish grammar

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.

Course grade
Points from assignments

0
0–3 p.

1
4–5 p.

2
6 p.

3
7–8 p.

4
9–10 p.

5
11–12 p.

Objective

The aim of the course is to develop basic language skills in accordance with the European Framework of Reference to the skill level A2.
Students can cope rather well with everyday communication situations and are increasingly able to be initiative in a communication situation.

Content

After completing the course, the student
- knows how to exchange thoughts or information in familiar and everyday situations
- copes with short social situations and knows how to use the most common polite greetings and forms of addressing
- is able to make politely, for example, requests, invitations, suggestions and apologies
- understands the topic and core content of short, simple messages
(e.g., advertisements, brochures, menus, and schedules)
- is capable of simple reasoning supported by context
- is able to tell things that are related to everyday life and that are important to themselves, using simple phrases and concrete vocabulary (family, shopping, place of residence, workplace, etc.)
- is able to write short and simple notes and messages related to everyday needs
- masters an easily predictable basic vocabulary and many of the most important structures

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level A1 in Finnish.

Objective

The aim of the course is to develop basic language skills in accordance with the European Framework of Reference to the skill level A2.
Students can cope rather well with everyday communication situations and are increasingly able to be initiative in a communication situation.

Content

After completing the course, the student
- knows how to exchange thoughts or information in familiar and everyday situations
- copes with short social situations and knows how to use the most common polite greetings and forms of addressing
- is able to make politely, for example, requests, invitations, suggestions and apologies
- understands the topic and core content of short, simple messages
(e.g., advertisements, brochures, menus, and schedules)
- is capable of simple reasoning supported by context
- is able to tell things that are related to everyday life and that are important to themselves, using simple phrases and concrete vocabulary (family, shopping, place of residence, workplace, etc.)
- is able to write short and simple notes and messages related to everyday needs
- masters an easily predictable basic vocabulary and many of the most important structures

Materials

Acquire the course book:

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. (2023). SUOMEN MESTARI 1. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. 6. painos. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/suomen-mestari/uudistettu-suomen-mestari-1/

OR later version.


You will find other course material on the learner´s platform 'itslearning'

Teaching methods

When you also use Finnish outside of class, your language skills will increase and strengthen. Activity in your doing of the weekly exercises will lead you to a powerful basement of Finnish.

Exam schedules

You can find the deadlines for the weekly assignments in itslearning. Assignments have to be completed during the course.

International connections

Lessons weekly on campus, working independently on itslearning platform, group work, pair work.

Check out the Innopeda criteria in the learner´s platform.

Student workload

Reserve working time for
• lessons face-to-face at campus 24 h
• online work 30 h
• learning assignments in itslearning, preparation of written and oral assignments 50 h
• independent work and review 20 h
• preparing to scan your skills 11 h

Content scheduling

After the course
- your pronunciation is understandable
- you will be able to understand short messages, simple speech and follow the discussion about your own life and family
- you know how to start and end a short dialogue
- you will master basic vocabulary and many key structures
- you will understand the main ideas of short texts
- you are able to write short, simple messages
- you can use specific vocabulary related to basic needs

Participation in the course requires at least A1 proficiency in Finnish.

The lessons will be held on Kupittaa campus according to the schedule!

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The final grade from 0 to 5 is based on the tasks submitted, activity on the lessons and proven language skills on required level. Only tasks returned on schedule will qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

Participation in the lessons (80%) is necessary for evaluation and required to get a grade.

You can find the assessment scale in the learner´s platform.

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level A1 in Finnish.

Objective

The aim of the course is to develop basic language skills in accordance with the European Framework of Reference to the skill level A2.
Students can cope rather well with everyday communication situations and are increasingly able to be initiative in a communication situation.

Content

After completing the course, the student
- knows how to exchange thoughts or information in familiar and everyday situations
- copes with short social situations and knows how to use the most common polite greetings and forms of addressing
- is able to make politely, for example, requests, invitations, suggestions and apologies
- understands the topic and core content of short, simple messages
(e.g., advertisements, brochures, menus, and schedules)
- is capable of simple reasoning supported by context
- is able to tell things that are related to everyday life and that are important to themselves, using simple phrases and concrete vocabulary (family, shopping, place of residence, workplace, etc.)
- is able to write short and simple notes and messages related to everyday needs
- masters an easily predictable basic vocabulary and many of the most important structures

Materials

Acquire the course book:

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. (2023). SUOMEN MESTARI 1. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. 6. painos. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/suomen-mestari/uudistettu-suomen-mestari-1/

OR later version.


You will find other course material on the learner´s platform 'itslearning'

Teaching methods

When you also use Finnish outside of class, your language skills will increase and strengthen. Activity in your doing of the weekly exercises will lead you to a powerful basement of Finnish.

Exam schedules

You can find the deadlines for the weekly assignments in itslearning. Assignments have to be completed during the course.

International connections

Lessons weekly on campus, working independently on itslearning platform, group work, pair work.

Check out the Innopeda criteria in the learner´s platform.

Student workload

Reserve working time for
• lessons face-to-face at campus 24 h
• online work 30 h
• learning assignments in itslearning, preparation of written and oral assignments 50 h
• independent work and review 20 h
• preparing to scan your skills 11 h

Content scheduling

After the course
- your pronunciation is understandable
- you will be able to understand short messages, simple speech and follow the discussion about your own life and family
- you know how to start and end a short dialogue
- you will master basic vocabulary and many key structures
- you will understand the main ideas of short texts
- you are able to write short, simple messages
- you can use specific vocabulary related to basic needs

Participation in the course requires at least A1 proficiency in Finnish.

The lessons will be held on Kupittaa campus according to the schedule!

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The final grade from 0 to 5 is based on the tasks submitted, activity on the lessons and proven language skills on required level. Only tasks returned on schedule will qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

Participation in the lessons (80%) is necessary for evaluation and required to get a grade.

You can find the assessment scale in the learner´s platform.

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level A1 in Finnish.

Objective

The objectives of the course is that thestudent should gain a basic level of Finnish language (CEFR level A2.1)The student is able to intract in a social context and is able to tell about his or her life and living environment.

Content

After passing the course the student is able totalk about his os her own life and issuesconnected to it. Furthermore, he orshe is able to participate in a general discussion and understand the main points of the discussion.gain new knowledge on familiar issues understand the context in short texts e.g. user instructions and newsin writing describe events in his or her personal life, living environment and education.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform.
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Task-based, group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the contact lessons at campus in groups and independently, active practice in Itslearning, cultural sustainability.

Student workload

Written and oral exercises in class and independently at home.
5 credits means about 130 hours of student work, including lessons and independent work.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to strengthen student’s basic knowledge of Finnish language and to develop language skills. You must have at least A1 level Finnish language skills to participate in the course.

The aim of the course is to reach Finnish language level A2 (CEFR).

The course consists lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A2.

The contents of the course are
- reading and writing professional texts
- practising everyday and work-related conversational situations
- familiarising oneself with the basic vocabulary of one's profession
- practising Finnish grammar

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.

Course grade
Points from assignments

0
0–3 p.

1
4–5 p.

2
6 p.

3
7–8 p.

4
9–10 p.

5
11–12 p.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- understand clearly spoken common language when the subject relates to familiar things such as work, school or leisure
- discuss topics that he/she is interested in and topics that are related to everyday life and current affairs
- describe experiences and events, as well as dreams and goals
- justify and explain, at least briefly, his/her own opinions and plans
- write unified text on familiar topics e.g. in letters, stories and messages
- use a fairly wide everyday vocabulary and some common phrases and idioms

Materials

COURSE BOOK

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. (2023). SUOMEN MESTARI. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. 6. painos. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

- from chapter 6

https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/suomen-mestari/uudistettu-suomen-mestari-1/

Teaching methods

Students work in an itslearning environment, on various websites, with exercises in the course book SUOMEN MESTARI 1, as well as on weekly lessons. Students work both independently regardless of place and communally with the rest of the student group.

When you also use Finnish outside of class, your language skills will increase and strengthen. Activity in your doing of the weekly exercises will lead you to the basics of Finnish.

Exam schedules

There will be a final exam at the end of the course, both written and oral, several alternative dates.

Also some smaller vocabulary tests during the course.

International connections

Lessons, working independently on itslearning platform, group work, pair work. Check out the Innopeda criteria in the learner´s platform.

The study also emphasizes communal learning, which is realised as couples and small group work. The study group is international. The studies are multidisciplinary familiarization with the Finnish language.

Lessons structure and guide your learning: you learn the basic structures of the language, the appropriate use of language and pronunciation.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work. Reserve time for studying!

• lessons ONLINE IN ZOOM 24 h
• online work and meetings for students without a teacher: 30 h
• learning assignments in itslearning and the course book, preparation of written and oral assignments: 50 h
• independent work and review: 30 h

Content scheduling

Lessons ONLINE starting Tuesday 17.9. always at 16 - 18, see the schedule!
- every other Tuesday until 12.11.
- from 19.11. every Tuesday until 17.12.
- also Mondays 25.11 + 2.12.

Lesson attendance should be min. 75%

The aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.

The student is able to maintain interaction in usual everyday communication situations.

After passing the course the student is able to
- understand clearly spoken common language when the subject relates to familiar things such as work, school or leisure
- discuss topics that he/she is interested in and topics that are related to everyday life and current affairs
- explain, at least briefly, his/her own opinions and plans
- write shortly about familiar topics e.g. in letters and messages
- use familiar everyday vocabulary and some common phrases and idioms.

Further information

Previous skills in Finnish on level A2 are required (or Finnish 2 (A2) Course Completion)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The final grade from 0 to 5 is based on the tasks submitted, activity on the lessons and proven language skills on required level. Only tasks returned on schedule will qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

You should also pass the final exams and the level of your language skills affects the final grade.

Participation in the lessons (75%) is necessary for evaluation and required to get a grade.

You can find the assessment scale in the learner´s platform.

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level A2 in Finnish.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- understand clearly spoken common language when the subject relates to familiar things such as work, school or leisure
- discuss topics that he/she is interested in and topics that are related to everyday life and current affairs
- describe experiences and events, as well as dreams and goals
- justify and explain, at least briefly, his/her own opinions and plans
- write unified text on familiar topics e.g. in letters, stories and messages
- use a fairly wide everyday vocabulary and some common phrases and idioms

Materials

COURSE BOOK

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. (2023). SUOMEN MESTARI. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. 6. painos. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

- from chapter 6

https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/suomen-mestari/uudistettu-suomen-mestari-1/

Teaching methods

Students work in an itslearning environment, on various websites, with exercises in the course book as well as on weekly lessons. Students work both independently regardless of place and communally with the rest of the student group.

When you also use Finnish outside of class, your language skills will increase and strengthen. Activity in your doing of the weekly exercises will lead you to the basics of Finnish.

Exam schedules

There will be a final exam at the end of the course, both written and oral.

Also some smaller vocabulary tests during the course.

International connections

Lessons, working independently on itslearning platform, group work, pair work. Check out the Innopeda criteria in the learner´s platform.

The study also emphasizes communal learning, which is realised as couples and small group work. The study group is international. The studies are multidisciplinary familiarization with the Finnish language.

Lessons structure and guide your learning: you learn the basic structures of the language, the appropriate use of language and pronunciation.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work. Reserve time for studying!

• lessons OFFLINE at Kupittaa campus 30 h
• online work and meetings for students without a teacher: 30 h
• learning assignments in itslearning and the course book, preparation of written and oral assignments: 50 h
• independent work and review: 30 h

Content scheduling

Lessons at Kupittaa campus week starting week 37, see the schedule.

Lesson attendance should be min. 75%

The aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.

The student is able to maintain interaction in usual everyday communication situations.

After passing the course the student is able to
- understand clearly spoken common language when the subject relates to familiar things such as work, school or leisure
- discuss topics that he/she is interested in and topics that are related to everyday life and current affairs
- explain, at least briefly, his/her own opinions and plans
- write shortly about familiar topics e.g. in letters and messages
- use familiar everyday vocabulary and some common phrases and idioms.

Further information

Previous skills in Finnish on level A2 are required (or Finnish 2 (A2) Course Completion)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The final grade from 0 to 5 is based on the tasks submitted, activity on the lessons and proven language skills on required level. Only tasks returned on schedule will qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

You should also pass the final exams and the level of your language skills affects the final grade.

Participation in the lessons (80%) is necessary for evaluation and required to get a grade.

You can find the assessment scale in the learner´s platform.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- understand clearly spoken common language when the subject relates to familiar things such as work, school or leisure
- discuss topics that he/she is interested in and topics that are related to everyday life and current affairs
- describe experiences and events, as well as dreams and goals
- justify and explain, at least briefly, his/her own opinions and plans
- write unified text on familiar topics e.g. in letters, stories and messages
- use a fairly wide everyday vocabulary and some common phrases and idioms

Materials

You will find the course material on the learner´s platform. Acquire the course book
Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann 2024. Suomen mestari 1. 4.-7. tark. p. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

The book is also available as an e-book: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/suomen-mestari/uudistettu-suomen-mestari-1/

Students must obtain the book for use either in print or digital.

In addition, the learning material includes:
- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's own material.

Teaching methods

Students mainly work in an itslearning environment and on various websites (e.g. FinnLectura online learning material). Students work both independently regardless of place and communally with the rest of the student group.

When you also use Finnish outside of class, your language skills will increase and strengthen. Activity in your doing of the weekly exercises will lead you to the basics of Finnish.

International connections

Lessons, working independently on Itslearning platform, group work, pair work.

The study also emphasizes communal learning, which is realised as couples and small group work. The study group is international. The studies are multidisciplinary familiarization with the Finnish language.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work

Content scheduling

Lessons at Kupittaa Campus.

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

After passing the course the student is able to
- understand clearly spoken common language when the subject relates to familiar things such as work, school or leisure
- discuss topics that he/she is interested in and topics that are related to everyday life and current affairs
- describe experiences and events, as well as dreams and goals
- justify and explain, at least briefly, his/her own opinions and plans
- write unified text on familiar topics e.g. in letters, stories and messages
- use a fairly wide everyday vocabulary and some common phrases and idioms.

Further information

Prevalence Contract Level A2: Finnish as a Second Language 2 (A2) Course Completion.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course.
Only tasks returned according to the schedule qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

For numerically evaluable tasks, teacher-evaluation on a scale of 0 to 2 points.

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course, assessed on a scale of 0 to 2.
Only tasks returned according to the schedule qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

Scoring tasks
• 0: to be completed — the task has not followed instructions, the language is not intelligible, or the task has not been done
• 1: approved — the task is done according to the instructions and is linguistically understandable
• 2: excellent — the task shows familiarity and is linguistically clear.

The maximum score for tasks is 18 p (9 tasks to be evaluated).
The grade is formed on the basis of points as follows:
0–6 points = 0;
7–8 p = 1;
9–10 p = 2;
11–12 p = 3;
13–15 p = 4;
16–18 p = 5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not achieved the objectives of the course and has not done assignments. The student has participated in the group's study with little or no involvement. The student recognizes and can use only a few concepts in the course subject and does not know how to apply what they have learned. The student will not be able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course avoidably. The student recognizes and can use the concepts and language of the subject area of the course. He understands the prerequisites for the development of skills. Students are able to make limited use of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course well, although the knowledge and skills still need to be developed. The student is able to use the concepts and language of the subject area of the course well. Students are able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course commendably. The student has commendable mastery of the concepts of the subject area of the course. Students have the skills to apply what they have learned in studies and working life situations. The student is able to analyze the skills and language skills required in the field and studies and the development of their own skills. Students are able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level A2 in Finnish.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- understand clearly spoken common language when the subject relates to familiar things such as work, school or leisure
- discuss topics that he/she is interested in and topics that are related to everyday life and current affairs
- describe experiences and events, as well as dreams and goals
- justify and explain, at least briefly, his/her own opinions and plans
- write unified text on familiar topics e.g. in letters, stories and messages
- use a fairly wide everyday vocabulary and some common phrases and idioms

Materials

You will find the course material on the learner´s platform. Acquire the course book
Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann 2024. Suomen mestari 1. 4.-7. tark. p. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

The book is also available as an e-book: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/suomen-mestari/uudistettu-suomen-mestari-1/

Students must obtain the book for use either in print or digital.

In addition, the learning material includes:
- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's own material.

Teaching methods

Students mainly work in an itslearning environment and on various websites (e.g. FinnLectura online learning material). Students work both independently regardless of place and communally with the rest of the student group.

When you also use Finnish outside of class, your language skills will increase and strengthen. Activity in your doing of the weekly exercises will lead you to the basics of Finnish.

International connections

Lessons, working independently on Itslearning platform, group work, pair work.

The study also emphasizes communal learning, which is realised as couples and small group work. The study group is international. The studies are multidisciplinary familiarization with the Finnish language.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work

Content scheduling

Lessons at Kupittaa Campus.

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

After passing the course the student is able to
- understand clearly spoken common language when the subject relates to familiar things such as work, school or leisure
- discuss topics that he/she is interested in and topics that are related to everyday life and current affairs
- describe experiences and events, as well as dreams and goals
- justify and explain, at least briefly, his/her own opinions and plans
- write unified text on familiar topics e.g. in letters, stories and messages
- use a fairly wide everyday vocabulary and some common phrases and idioms.

Further information

Prevalence Contract Level A2: Finnish as a Second Language 2 (A2) Course Completion.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course.
Only tasks returned according to the schedule qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

For numerically evaluable tasks, teacher-evaluation on a scale of 0 to 2 points.

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course, assessed on a scale of 0 to 2.
Only tasks returned according to the schedule qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

Scoring tasks
• 0: to be completed — the task has not followed instructions, the language is not intelligible, or the task has not been done
• 1: approved — the task is done according to the instructions and is linguistically understandable
• 2: excellent — the task shows familiarity and is linguistically clear.

The maximum score for tasks is 18 p (9 tasks to be evaluated).
The grade is formed on the basis of points as follows:
0–6 points = 0;
7–8 p = 1;
9–10 p = 2;
11–12 p = 3;
13–15 p = 4;
16–18 p = 5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not achieved the objectives of the course and has not done assignments. The student has participated in the group's study with little or no involvement. The student recognizes and can use only a few concepts in the course subject and does not know how to apply what they have learned. The student will not be able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course avoidably. The student recognizes and can use the concepts and language of the subject area of the course. He understands the prerequisites for the development of skills. Students are able to make limited use of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course well, although the knowledge and skills still need to be developed. The student is able to use the concepts and language of the subject area of the course well. Students are able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course commendably. The student has commendable mastery of the concepts of the subject area of the course. Students have the skills to apply what they have learned in studies and working life situations. The student is able to analyze the skills and language skills required in the field and studies and the development of their own skills. Students are able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level A2 in Finnish.

Objective

The students deepen their Finnish language skills in such a way that they are able to participate in written and oral communication situations both in higher education studies and in working life. The students can search for information and produce clear and structured speech and writing about general and field-related topics. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The students expand their knowledge of different text types. They write different texts and practice also oral language skills and for example presentation skills. The course strengthens the students’ knowledge of vocabulary and essential grammatical structures through different exercises. All parts of language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and listening) will be developed throughout the course. The course gives further skills for preparing for YKI test in B-level.

Materials

- NO NIIN! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Gerstler, Susanne; Aho, Hanna & Willberg, Hanna 2019. Helsinki: Finn Lectura. OR newer edition.
- chapters 8 - 12 partly

The book is also available as digital: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/no-niin/no-niin-1/#no-niin-1-nakoisversio-12-kk-onl

The book is available in libraries!


THE LEARNING MATERIAL ALSO INCLUDES:

- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's and student's own material.

Teaching methods

Students mainly work in an itslearning environment, on various websites, with exercises in the course book as well as on weekly lessons. Students work both independently regardless of place and communally with the rest of the student group.

When you also use Finnish outside of class, your language skills will increase and strengthen. Activity in your doing of the weekly exercises will lead you to the basics of Finnish.

Exam schedules

The course is based on assignments to be submitted.

International connections

Online-lessons, working independently on itslearning platform, group work, pair work. Check out the Innopeda criteria in the learner´s platform.

The study also emphasizes communal learning, which is realised as couples and small group work. The study group is international. The studies are multidisciplinary familiarization with the Finnish language.

Lessons structure and guide your learning: you learn the basic structures of the language, the appropriate use of language and pronunciation.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work. Reserve time for studying!

• lessons online 30 h
• online work and online meetings for students without a teacher: 30 h
• learning assignments in itslearning and the course book, preparation of written and oral assignments: 50 h
• independent work and review: 30 h

Content scheduling

Lessons at Kupittaa campus week 3 - 15

Further information

Previous skills in Finnish on level B1 are required (or Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) Course Completion)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course.
Only tasks returned according to the schedule qualify for K5. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not achieved the objectives of the course and has not done assignments. The student has participated in the group's study with little or no involvement. The student recognizes and can use only a few concepts in the course subject and does not know how to apply what they have learned. The student will not be able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course avoidably. The student recognizes and can use the concepts and language of the subject area of the course. He understands the prerequisites for the development of skills. Students are able to make limited use of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course well, although the knowledge and skills still need to be developed. The student is able to use the concepts and language of the subject area of the course well. Students are able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course commendably. The student has commendable mastery of the concepts of the subject area of the course. Students have the skills to apply what they have learned in studies and working life situations. The student is able to analyze the skills and language skills required in the field and studies and the development of their own skills. Students are able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The course supports the development of the student's academic and professional Finnish language skills during his/her studies or in working life. The aim is that the student
- recognizes his/her strengths and development areas as a learner of Finnish language
- is able to prepare oral and written outputs in Finnish required for his/her studies and working life
- can work on oral and written outputs based on the feedback received.

Content

The student works on different assignments related to student's own higher education studies or working life. The student learns to identify different types of text and to produce texts or presentations required for studies and working life. In addition, the student practices vocabulary and grammatical structures according to his/her own needs.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The course supports the development of the student's academic and professional Finnish language skills during his/her studies or in working life. The aim is that the student
- recognizes his/her strengths and development areas as a learner of Finnish language
- is able to prepare oral and written outputs in Finnish required for his/her studies and working life
- can work on oral and written outputs based on the feedback received.

Content

The student works on different assignments related to student's own higher education studies or working life. The student learns to identify different types of text and to produce texts or presentations required for studies and working life. In addition, the student practices vocabulary and grammatical structures according to his/her own needs.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Materials

Acquire the course book:

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. (2023). SUOMEN MESTARI 1. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. 6. painos. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/suomen-mestari/uudistettu-suomen-mestari-1/

OR later version.


You will find other course material on the learner´s platform 'itslearning'

Teaching methods

When you also use Finnish outside of class, your language skills will increase and strengthen. Activity in your doing of the weekly exercises will lead you to a powerful basement of Finnish.

Exam schedules

You can find the deadlines for the weekly assignments in itslearning. Assignments have to be completed during the course.

Exam will be held at the end of the course, both written and oral. Also some smaller tests during the course.

International connections

Lessons weekly on campus, working independently on itslearning platform, group work, pair work.

Check out the Innopeda criteria in the learner´s platform.

Student workload

Reserve working time for

• lessons face-to-face at campus 24 h
• online work 30 h
• learning assignments in itslearning, preparation of written and oral assignments 50 h
• independent work and review 20 h
• preparing to scan your skills 11 h

Content scheduling

After the course
- your pronunciation is understandable
- you will be able to understand short messages, simple speech and follow the discussion about your own life and family
- you know how to start and end a short dialogue
- you will master basic vocabulary and many key structures
- you will understand the main ideas of short texts
- you are able to write short, simple messages
- you can use specific vocabulary related to basic needs

Participation in the course requires at least A1 proficiency in Finnish.

The lessons will be held on Kupittaa campus according to the schedule!

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The final grade from 0 to 5 is based on the tasks submitted, activity on the lessons and proven language skills on required level (exam). Only tasks returned on schedule will qualify for full points.

Participation in the lessons (80%) is necessary for evaluation and required to get a grade.

You can find the assessment scale in the learner´s platform.

Objective

This course is designed for exchange students. The course is a fun way to get to know Finnish language and Finnish everyday life. After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope in everyday situations.
 
Student will be familiar with Finnish as a language (grammar, structure, basic features). S/he is able to introduce himself, able to ask simple questions and answer to them.

Content

Introduction to Finnish, pronunciation, everyday phrases in Finnish, basic grammar; vocabulary, such as nationalities, food, colours, numbers, travelling.

Materials

Material provided in the course platform Itslearning and in class.
FIRST MATERIAL SHOULD BE PRINTED OR DOWNLOADED BY STUDENTS,

Teaching methods

Lessons onsite and practice in groups.
Meetings in the classroom, working with assignments online in the learning space Itslearning. Also tasks to do in real life situations.
Active participation (student must attend at least 80% of the lessons) in the classroom activities, such as speaking excercises in pairs / small groups.

Exam schedules

Oral exam in the last week of the course + re-exam if needed

International connections

Based on Innopeda - method, learning real life communication by doing.

Student workload

Classroom activities + Oral exam 20 h (10 x 90 min)

Assignments in Itslearning: written/oral assignments, group works and research in internet, using the language in real life, independent studies 60 h.

All together appr. 80 h of studies

Content scheduling

10 meetings on Thursdays at 16.15 - 17.45 at Kupittaa campus starting 19.1.2024. NOTE - See the schedule.

This course is designed for Exchange Students. The course is a fun way to get to know Finnish language and Finnish everyday life. After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope in everyday situations on CEFR level A1.2.

Student will be familiar with Finnish as a language (basic features). He is able to introduce himself, ask simple questions and answer to them. The focus is in spoken language.

Introduction to Finnish, pronunciation, everyday phrases in Finnish, basic grammar; vocabulary, such as nationalities, food, colours, numbers, hobbies etc.

Further information

Printing costs if necessary

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam (0-5), oral assignments (accepted/failed) of which 2 assignments evaluated by grade 0-5.

All the assignments must be done in order to get the credits for the course. Lesson attendance also affects the grade.

EVALUATION GRADE FOR THE WHOLE COURSE IS H - 5
- more about evaluation in Itslearning when the course starts

Objective

This course is designed for exchange students. The course is a fun way to get to know Finnish language and Finnish everyday life. After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope in everyday situations.
 
Student will be familiar with Finnish as a language (grammar, structure, basic features). S/he is able to introduce himself, able to ask simple questions and answer to them.

Content

Introduction to Finnish, pronunciation, everyday phrases in Finnish, basic grammar; vocabulary, such as nationalities, food, colours, numbers, travelling.

Materials

Material provided on itslearning platform and during the meetings.
itslearning > Finnish for ES syksy 2024

Teaching methods

Meetings in the classroom (or online), working in the town Turku with an app and assignments on the platform.
Startin on the week 38. (In case of online meeting, you will find the link in your e-mail box and on the platform itslearning.)

Active participation (student must attend at least 80% of the lessons).

Exam schedules

All the assignments,
preparing for the video
video portrait
dialogues in pairs
music assignment
oral exam (re-exam, if needed),
have to be accepted during the course.

See the dates in learner´s platform.

International connections

The focus is in spoken language and learning by doing. During the meetings in the classroom will be practised practical language skills for students´use. The learned material as homework after each lesson will ensure the progress.

After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope in everyday situations on CEFR level A1.2. Students will be familiar with Finnish as a language (basic features). They are able to introduce themselves, ask simple questions and respond them communicatively.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

Oral exam and classroom (or if obliged online) activities 20 h
Assignments on the platform: written and oral assignments, group works and research in internet, visiting several places for using the language skills, independent studies 60 h.

Content scheduling

This course is designed for exchange students. The course is a fun way to get to know Finnish language and Finnish everyday life. After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope their knowledge in everyday situations.

Students will be familiar with Finnish language (grammar, structure, basic features). They are able to introduce themselves, able to ask simple questions and answer to them. Introduction to pronunciation, everyday phrases in Finnish, basic grammar; vocabulary, such as nationalities, food, colours, numbers, travelling. Also Finnish cultural features and habits are included.

The begin of the course will take place on Tuesdays at 16.15–17.45 at EduCity campus, and later also partly in the town of Turku. Please, check the timetable due to changes and the course program in learner´s platform itslearning.

Further information

We will communicate during the lessons and in itslearning. The first contact will be sent by e-mail.

Printing costs of the learning material and the fee when visiting a museum or a coffee house.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination (1-5), read in learner´s platform itslearning.

Every task in the list has to be solved until the end of the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The assignments have been left unfinished.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1

The student can mechanically use the vocabulary and basic structures of the language learnt in class. Errors leading to misunderstanding occur often, and the pronunciation still needs practice to be more precise. The student focuses on completing the given assignments alone. The student’s learning goals are modest and do not match the student’s skills.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3

The student has completed all the assignments. The student’s pronunciation is mostly understandable even though some errors leading to misunderstanding may occur. The student is able to produce language and use basic structures learnt to meet the demands of the situation, even though some minor errors may occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5

The student is motivated to learn Finnish, which can be seen and heard as spontaneous language production. The student’s pronunciation is accurate, and the use of language follows the grammatical patterns of what has been learnt. The student has completed the given assignments in time. The student is willing to go above and beyond the basic requirements of the assignments, which demonstrates the student’s orientation on Finnish language and culture. The student adjusts their use of language according to the communicative situation they are in.

Only with the assignments returned on time can be reached K5.

Objective

This course is designed for exchange students. The course is a fun way to get to know Finnish language and Finnish everyday life. After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope in everyday situations.
 
Student will be familiar with Finnish as a language (grammar, structure, basic features). S/he is able to introduce himself, able to ask simple questions and answer to them.

Content

Introduction to Finnish, pronunciation, everyday phrases in Finnish, basic grammar; vocabulary, such as nationalities, food, colours, numbers, travelling.

Materials

Material provided in thecourse platform Itslearning and in class.
FIRST MATERIAL SHOULD BE PRINTED OR DOWNLOADED BY STUDENTS, BEFORE THE SECOND LESSON

Teaching methods

Lessons onsite and practice in groups.
Meetings in the classroom, working with assignments online in the learning space Itslearning. Also tasks to do in real life situations.
Active participation (student must attend at least 80% of the lessons) in the classroom activities, such as speaking excercises in pairs / small groups.

Exam schedules

Oral exam in the last week of the course + re-exam if needed

International connections

Based on Innopeda - method, learning real life communication by doing.

Student workload

Classroom activities + Oral exam 20 h (10 x 90 min)

Assignments in Itslearning: written/oral assignments, group works and research in internet, using the language in real life, independent studies 60 h.

All together appr. 80 h of studies

Content scheduling

10 meetings on Thursdays at 16.15 - 17.45 at Kupittaa campus starting 16.1.2025. See the schedule.

This course is designed for Exchange Students. The course is a fun way to get to know Finnish language and Finnish everyday life. After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope in everyday situations on CEFR level A1.2.

Student will be familiar with Finnish as a language (basic features). He is able to introduce himself, ask simple questions and answer to them. The focus is in spoken language.

Introduction to Finnish, pronunciation, everyday phrases in Finnish, basic grammar; vocabulary, such as nationalities, food, colors, numbers, hobbies etc.

Further information

Printing costs if necessary

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam (0-5), oral assignments (accepted/failed) of which 2 assignments evaluated by grade 0-5

EVALUATION GRADE FOR THE WHOLE COURSE IS H - 5
- more about evaluation in Itslearning when the course starts

Objective

This course is designed for exchange students. The course is a fun way to get to know Finnish language and Finnish everyday life. After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope in everyday situations.
 
Student will be familiar with Finnish as a language (grammar, structure, basic features). S/he is able to introduce himself, able to ask simple questions and answer to them.

Content

Introduction to Finnish, pronunciation, everyday phrases in Finnish, basic grammar; vocabulary, such as nationalities, food, colours, numbers, travelling.

Materials

Material provided on itslearning platform and during the meetings.
itslearning > Finnish for ES kevät 2025

Teaching methods

Meetings in the classroom, working in the town Turku with an app and assignments on the platform.
Startin on the week 4. (In case of online meeting, you will find the link in your e-mail box and on the platform itslearning.)

Active participation (student must attend at least 80% of the lessons).

Exam schedules

All the assignments,
preparing for the video
video portrait
dialogues in pairs
music assignment
oral exam (re-exam, if needed),
have to be accepted during the course.

See the dates in learner´s platform.

International connections

The focus is in spoken language and learning by doing. During the meetings in the classroom will be practised practical language skills for students´use. The learned material as homework after each lesson will ensure the progress.

After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope in everyday situations on CEFR level A1.2. Students will be familiar with Finnish as a language (basic features). They are able to introduce themselves, ask simple questions and respond them communicatively.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

Oral exam and classroom (or if obliged online) activities 20 h
Assignments on the platform: written and oral assignments, group works and research in internet, visiting several places for using the language skills, independent studies 60 h.

Content scheduling

This course is designed for exchange students. The course is a fun way to get to know Finnish language and Finnish everyday life. After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope their knowledge in everyday situations.

Students will be familiar with Finnish language (grammar, structure, basic features). They are able to introduce themselves, able to ask simple questions and answer to them. Introduction to pronunciation, everyday phrases in Finnish, basic grammar; vocabulary, such as nationalities, food, colours, numbers, travelling. Also Finnish cultural features and habits are included.

The begin of the course will take place on Tuesdays at 16.15–17.45 at EduCity campus, and later also partly in the town of Turku. Please, check the timetable due to changes and the course program in learner´s platform itslearning.

Further information

We will communicate during the lessons and in itslearning. The first contact will be sent by e-mail.

Printing costs of the learning material and the fee when visiting a museum or a coffee house.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination (1-5), read in learner´s platform itslearning.

Every task in the list has to be solved until the end of the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The assignments have been left unfinished.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1

The student can mechanically use the vocabulary and basic structures of the language learnt in class. Errors leading to misunderstanding occur often, and the pronunciation still needs practice to be more precise. The student focuses on completing the given assignments alone. The student’s learning goals are modest and do not match the student’s skills.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3

The student has completed all the assignments. The student’s pronunciation is mostly understandable even though some errors leading to misunderstanding may occur. The student is able to produce language and use basic structures learnt to meet the demands of the situation, even though some minor errors may occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5

The student is motivated to learn Finnish, which can be seen and heard as spontaneous language production. The student’s pronunciation is accurate, and the use of language follows the grammatical patterns of what has been learnt. The student has completed the given assignments in time. The student is willing to go above and beyond the basic requirements of the assignments, which demonstrates the student’s orientation on Finnish language and culture. The student adjusts their use of language according to the communicative situation they are in.

Only with the assignments returned on time can be reached K5.

Objective

The course introduces the basic concepts and structures of programming languages, the algorithmic thinking needed for programming, and practical programming skills sufficient for working with an editor and interpreter. The main goal is to learn how to build small, functional, 1-5 subprogram-based applications based on sequences, selection, and repetition.

Content

The learning tool and example programming language for the course is Python. Topics covered include, among others, writing programs in an editor, proper programming style, variables, references, basic control structures, basic data structures, input and output, algorithmic problem solving, modularity, and functions. In addition to studying theory, students will be required to practice independently from the start of the course.

This course is equivalent to University of Turku course TKO_2110/BIOI2250 Introduction to Programming.

Materials

Online material in ViLLE environment.

Teaching methods

Theory studies and independent practicing of programming and problem solving using ViLLE-learning environment with editor and interpreter. Written exam, weekly exercises and material on-line; the course is organized in co-operation between University of Turku and Turku University of Applied Sciences

Exam schedules

A written exam at the end of the course.

International connections

No travelling is required.

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

Total 135 hours.

Content scheduling

The course introduces the basic concepts and structures of programming languages, the algorithmic thinking needed for programming, and practical programming skills sufficient for working with an editor and interpreter. The main goal is to learn how to build small, functional, 1-5 subprogram-based applications based on sequences, selection, and repetition.

The learning tool and example programming language for the course is Python. Topics covered include, among others, writing programs in an editor, proper programming style, variables, references, basic control structures, basic data structures, input and output, algorithmic problem solving, modularity, and functions. In addition to studying theory, students will be required to practice independently from the start of the course.

Students can register on the course between the 15th of June and the 30th of November. The actual course can be studied between the 2nd of September and 12th of December including the final exam. The recommended length of studying the course is about two months, so if you will not start the actual studying before November things can get quite busy.

Note, that there will be no studying chance or materials available before the 2nd of September. No teacher will be present online before the date. This means that you will have to wait until the date after the registration to begin the studying. However, all registered students will receive an e-mail message by the 1st of September containing practical instructions.

Further information

All registered students will receive an e-mail message by the 1st of September containing practical instructions.

At the beginning, participating students will receive an e-mail to both their e-mail-addresses - personal (if they have provided one) and student e-mail. The e-mail contains instructions on how to access all necessary channels of information and systems. The ViLLE-learning environment, Discord for discussions and systems used will be Itslearning-environment (of TUAS). Itslearning is mainly used for distributing possible extra materials, notifications and instructions, whereas ViLLE contains the main course material and all assignments. The discussions on Discord are both between students and between teachers and students.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

A written exam at the end of the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student
• does not know basic concepts of programming
• cannot read or write simple programs

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student
• knows such basic concepts of programming as variables, control structures and functions
• understands how the program flow is going
• can read or write simple programs

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student
• knows such basic concepts of programming as variables, control structures, functions, classes, objects and arrays
• understands how the program flow is going and is able to find easy errors
• can make simple programs

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
• knows such basic concepts of programming as variables, control structures and functions, classes and objects
• utilizes some data structures such as arrays, lists and hash tables.
• understands how the program flow is going
• can make programs that include aforesaid concepts.

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- identify sustainability challenges and their interdependencies, as well as different perspectives on sustainability challenges and solutions that promote sustainable development;
- reflect on their own lifestyle and consumption choices, and the practices of their own professional field, from the perspectives of responsibility and sustainable development,
- use information related to sustainable development and their own professional field to find, implement and establish sustainable solutions and operating models.

Content

- The historical context of the sustainability crisis and the complexity of sustainability challenges
- Sustainable development as a concept and a policy process
- Sustainability transition and ecological reconstruction
- Environmental sustainability: preserving ecological balance and a healthy planet
- Social and cultural sustainability: fairly distributed human well-being
- Economic sustainability: an economy that serves the well-being of people and the planet

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- identify sustainability challenges and their interdependencies, as well as different perspectives on sustainability challenges and solutions that promote sustainable development;
- reflect on their own lifestyle and consumption choices, and the practices of their own professional field, from the perspectives of responsibility and sustainable development,
- use information related to sustainable development and their own professional field to find, implement and establish sustainable solutions and operating models.

Content

- The historical context of the sustainability crisis and the complexity of sustainability challenges
- Sustainable development as a concept and a policy process
- Sustainability transition and ecological reconstruction
- Environmental sustainability: preserving ecological balance and a healthy planet
- Social and cultural sustainability: fairly distributed human well-being
- Economic sustainability: an economy that serves the well-being of people and the planet

Materials

Available in itslearning.

Teaching methods

In the Fundamentals of Sustainable Development online course, studying takes place independently and in a self-directed manner, following the instructions in the itslearning learning environment and utilising the instructed learning materials. Students familiarise themselves with learning materials in text and video format and take a test included in each subject section.

International connections

Sustainable development is at the core of the course. The aim is to address sustainable development in a manner that encourages participants to examine their own choices, habits and actions from the perspective of sustainability and to change their own habits in a more sustainable direction.

The sustainability of the pedagogical implementation is enhanced by the fact that all learning materials are in digital format and the course is implemented entirely as remote/online learning.

Student workload

Four tests based on learning materials; Familiarising oneself with instructions and learning materials as well as taking tests requires a total of about 27 hours of student work (i.e. 6-7 hours of work per subject section).

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passing a test requires that the student has been able to answer correctly to 80% of the test questions. There is no limit to the number of times you can respond.

Content scheduling

The online course provides students with basic knowledge of sustainable development and an understanding of how to act responsibly and in a way that promotes sustainability in working life and other areas of life.

The online course consists of four subjects, each of which includes learning materials and a test:

1. Introduction: from the sustainability crisis towards a sustainable future

2. Environmental sustainability: preserving ecological balance and a healthy planet

3. Social and cultural sustainability: fairly-distributed human well-being

4. Economic sustainability: an economy that serves the well-being of people and the planet

The online course will be completed independently and according to your own schedule. However, the course modules will be assessed and the credits registered only in the end of semester. The deadline for submitting all the assignments will be 8.12.2024.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

In the Basics of Sustainable Development module (1 ECTS), assessment is based on tests. Successful completion of the module requires successful completion of each of the four test.

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- identify sustainability challenges and their interdependencies, as well as different perspectives on sustainability challenges and solutions that promote sustainable development;
- reflect on their own lifestyle and consumption choices, and the practices of their own professional field, from the perspectives of responsibility and sustainable development,
- use information related to sustainable development and their own professional field to find, implement and establish sustainable solutions and operating models.

Content

- The historical context of the sustainability crisis and the complexity of sustainability challenges
- Sustainable development as a concept and a policy process
- Sustainability transition and ecological reconstruction
- Environmental sustainability: preserving ecological balance and a healthy planet
- Social and cultural sustainability: fairly distributed human well-being
- Economic sustainability: an economy that serves the well-being of people and the planet

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- identify sustainability challenges and their interdependencies, as well as different perspectives on sustainability challenges and solutions that promote sustainable development;
- reflect on their own lifestyle and consumption choices, and the practices of their own professional field, from the perspectives of responsibility and sustainable development,
- use information related to sustainable development and their own professional field to find, implement and establish sustainable solutions and operating models.

Content

- The historical context of the sustainability crisis and the complexity of sustainability challenges
- Sustainable development as a concept and a policy process
- Sustainability transition and ecological reconstruction
- Environmental sustainability: preserving ecological balance and a healthy planet
- Social and cultural sustainability: fairly distributed human well-being
- Economic sustainability: an economy that serves the well-being of people and the planet

Materials

Available in itslearning.

Teaching methods

In the Fundamentals of Sustainable Development online course, studying takes place independently and in a self-directed manner, following the instructions in the itslearning learning environment and utilising the instructed learning materials. Students familiarise themselves with learning materials in text and video format and take a test included in each subject section.

International connections

Sustainable development is at the core of the course. The aim is to address sustainable development in a manner that encourages participants to examine their own choices, habits and actions from the perspective of sustainability and to change their own habits in a more sustainable direction.

The sustainability of the pedagogical implementation is enhanced by the fact that all learning materials are in digital format and the course is implemented entirely as remote/online learning.

Student workload

The online course includes four tests based on learning materials. Familiarizing oneself with the course platform and instructions, reading and watching the learning materials, and taking the tests requires a total of ca. 27 hours of student work. That would mean on average 6-7 hours of work per subject section.

The actual use of time depends partly on your starting level, i.e. how much you already know about sustainable development before starting the online course. Time use is also affected by how deeply you want to delve into the topics using the additional materials provided.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passing a test requires that the student has been able to answer correctly to 80% of the test questions. There is no limit to the number of times you can respond.

Content scheduling

The online course provides students with basic knowledge of sustainable development and an understanding of how to act responsibly and in a way that promotes sustainability in working life and other areas of life.

The online course consists of four subjects, each of which includes learning materials and a test:

1. Introduction: from the sustainability crisis towards a sustainable future

2. Environmental sustainability: preserving ecological balance and a healthy planet

3. Social and cultural sustainability: fairly-distributed human well-being

4. Economic sustainability: an economy that serves the well-being of people and the planet

It is recommended to proceed with the course in the above order. However, if you wish, you can progress to other subject modules even if you have not yet passed the test for one of the subject modules.

The online course will be completed independently and according to your own schedule. However, the course will be assessed and the credits registered only in the end of semester. The deadline for submitting all the assignments will be 31.5.2025.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

In the Basics of Sustainable Development module (1 ECTS), assessment is based on tests. Successful completion of the module requires successful completion of each of the four test.

Objective

- you are familiar with health- and well-being effects and possibilities of nature
- you are familiar with nature-based methods to promote health and well-being
- you know how to search, plan, implement and assess nature-based interventions for promoting health- and well-being
- you are acquainted with Finnish nature and environments (in Turku area)

Content

- health and well-being effects of nature and various environments
- nature-based methods for promoting health and well-being
- developing, implementing and assessing evidence-based methods for promoting health and well-being
- activities and adventures in various Finnish natures and environments (Turku area)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Materials

The learning material and the research articles used in the course are listed in Itslearning.

International connections

The course utilizes innovation pedagogy. The course includes e.g. teacher-led expert lectures, lectures by external experts and group and individual work and assignments. Remote education, online.

Completion alternatives

No alternative completion methods.

Student workload

The totality of the course is 5 credits. The course is divided into three main sections: 1) Basics of health communication, 2) Target groups and targeting of communication and 3) New methods of communication and evaluation of effects.

The course consists of online teaching, independent assignments, and individual and group assignments. The course includes one pair assignment, one written group assignment and one written individual assignment.

The student must participate in the teaching and pass all the tasks of the course to receive a credit mark. If the student is absent from the lesson, he does a replacement assignment for the lesson, which the teachers define and inform after each lesson separately. The student cannot complete the course with substitute assignments alone.

The course is evaluated on the scale fail/1-5.

Content scheduling

The course is conducted as online studies:

7.2. klo 8.30–11.30
7.3. klo 8.30–13.00
11.4. klo 8.30–13.00

The student knows the basis of health communication as well as the essential research subjects and concepts, understands the importance of communication in promoting health and well-being and in various interactions.

After completing the course, the student can implement and develop health communication appropriately for different target groups (individual, group, organization), can analyze and evaluate the application possibilities of health communication in different operating environments.

The course is aimed at Master School students nationally, and its content corresponds to the EQF 7 level. In addition, it is possible for Turku AMK personnel to participate in the study course in appropriate parts.

Contents:

• Theories and methods of effective communication
• Target group-oriented health communication in different channels
• Health literacy
• The connection of communication to health and well-being
• Methods of speaking and influencing in favor of health promotion
• Mass communication in health communication
• Online environments, social media, and health promotion campaigns
• The role of the expert in health communication
• Development and evaluation of health communication

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The aim of this course is to give the student an overview of Lean and how it contributes to companies and service functions in improving their cost effectiveness and creating a positive work atmosphere.

Content

This course consists of five chapters:
• Introduction to Lean
• Lean In Many Environments
• The Five Principles of Lean
• Lean and Six Sigma
• A Few Words about Implementing Lean

Materials

Learning materials can be found in Itslearning environment.

Teaching methods

• On-line videos and lectures...
• Independent learning - Youtube videos and articles from the web
• Independent exercises
• A final quiz
• Learning diary withassignments and tasks (done individually)

The course is designed for individual studies without teacher involvement other than in the evaluation phase.

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

Instructed independent work, 100 % online.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

To be able to grasp the course contents in an optimal way the student is advised to spend approximately 45% of the time on repeatedly listening and reading the specific slide material, 10% of the time on the additional material (Youtube videos, articles) and 45% on the tasks, assignment and questions.

Content scheduling

This course consists of five chapters:
• Introduction to Lean
• Lean In Many Environments
• The Five Principles of Lean
• Lean and Six Sigma
• A Few Words about Implementing Lean

Course material will be available 1.1.2025. The course must be completed not later that 1.6.2025. (Enrollment not later than 28.2.2025)

Further information

The course is designed for individual studies without teacher involvement other than in the evaluation phase.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Passed/failed. Approved exercises, quizzes and assignment.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

1. Wellbeing is a whole; the acts of wellbeing and the art of listening to the body
2. The importance of values for motivation and success in sport
3. The link between mindfulness skills and concentration and recovery
4. Identifying and dealing with thoughts and feelings that hinder performance
5. Acceptance strategy and distancing oneself from thoughts
6. Flexibility and compassion towards oneself

Content

1. Good self-esteem and a healthy athlete
2. Motivation and what matters to you
3. Focus on performance and being present
4. Dealing with thoughts and emotions that hinder performance
5. Self-compassion and flexibility in the athlete's daily life
6. Self-management and strengthening new skills

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

- You develop your competence for the multicultural and international world of work.
- You understand the significance of multiculturalism in society and your own role and responsibility in promoting equity.
- You learn to communicate and find common ways of action in a multicultural group.
- You develop your language skills and the ability and courage to operate in a multilingual environment.
- You get to know the multicultural aspects of Turku and its increasingly international working life.
- You strengthen your own and others’ sense of belonging and becoming a part of a multicultural higher education community.

Content

In addition to the topics listed below, the course includes theoretical knowledge and contemplation tasks on the topics below, and workshops, expert lectures and events which explore the themes in more detail.

- The central phenomena and concepts related to multiculturalism.
- Preconceptions and the impact of cultural identity on our thinking and ways of action.
- The benefits of diversity, cultural and linguistic responsibility and antiracism.
- The importance of multiculturalism in the world of work and higher education.

Materials

The course material consists of the following:
- the itslearning course to be completed independently
- materials from the lectures, workshops and events/activities
- students' own final assignments

Teaching methods

The course consists of the following components:
- a kick-off meeting
- an itslearning course to be completed independently
- lectures (successful completion of the course requires participation in at least 3 lectures)
- workshops (successful completion of the course requires participation in at least 2 workshops)
- events (successful completion of the course requires participation in at least 3 events)
- a final meeting
- a final course assignment.

Exam schedules

The course does not include an exam.

International connections

The course will take place in a multicultural, multilingual and multidisciplinary group. The course is open to exchange students, but it is also available to all students of Turku UAS from Finland and abroad, regardless of their field of study and language of instruction. The course's pedagogical methods support students' networking and active collaboration. The course and its method of implementation promote socially sustainable development.

Student workload

- kick-off meeting, 2 h
- the itslearning course to be completed independently, 30 h
- familiarisation with the course implementation and timetable and preparation of study plan, 5-10 h
- lectures + reflection on learning (for a successful completion of the course you must attend at least 3 lectures), 10-20 h
- workshops + reflection on what has been learnt (for a successful completion of the course, participation in at least 2 workshops is required), 5-12 h
- events + reporting on them (for a successful completion of the course, participation in at least 2 events is required), 8-20 h
- final meeting, 2 h
- final course assignment, 20 h
- peer feedback on the final assignment, 8 h
- final feedback on the course, 1 h

Content scheduling

The course will focus on the following themes:
- How does culture influence our thoughts and actions?
- What is multiculturalism?
- Why is multiculturalism important?
- What kind of multicultural competence do we seek?
- Multiculturalism at Turku University of Applied Sciences
- How do we act in a multicultural learning community?
- What is language awareness?
- Multilingualism and language awareness in the learning and working community
- What is clear language like?
- Supporting inclusion and anti-racism
- Equality and diversity in working life

The topics of the lectures included in the course will be specified before the start of the course.

Further information

During the course, communication on issues related to studying and the learning assignments takes place with the message function in itslearning. It is recommended that students send the message jointly to all teachers of the course (Elli Sillanpää, Ana Kupri-Karenmaa, Tiina Hirard).
Students can communicate with each other either with the targeted message function in itslearning or with the course's joint announcements function with the entire course group. The messages sent with the announcements function are automatically shown to all course participants.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The following conditions must be met in order to get an accepted grade for the course:
PART 1:
- An approved mark for the self-study itslearning course (80% correct answers in all tests).
PART 2:
- Attendance at 3 lectures at minimum+ reflection on learning
- Attendance at 2 workshops at minimum + reflection on learning
- Participation in at least 2 events + reflection on learning
PART 3:
- final course assignment
- peer comments on the final course assignment

The final course mark will be made up of two parts:
PART 2: Participation in lectures, workshops and events: 50%.
PART 3: Final course assignment and providing peer comments: 50%.
A pass mark for the course requires at least grade 1 for both PARTs.

PART 2 will be marked as follows, with a maximum of 14p:
- Attendance at lectures (3-6 lectures): 3-6 points
- Participation in workshops (2-3 workshops): 2-3 points
- Attendance at events (2-5 events): 2-5 points
Based on the number of points, the student will receive a grade of 0, 1, 3 or 5 for PART 2.
- 11-14 p = 5
- 9-10 p = 3
- 7-8 p = 1
- 0-6 p = 0

PART 3 will be assessed according to the criteria defined in itslearning. Students will be awarded a grade of 0, 1, 3 or 5 for PART 3.

Objective

- You develop your competence for the multicultural and international world of work.
- You understand the significance of multiculturalism in society and your own role and responsibility in promoting equity.
- You learn to communicate and find common ways of action in a multicultural group.
- You develop your language skills and the ability and courage to operate in a multilingual environment.
- You get to know the multicultural aspects of Turku and its increasingly international working life.
- You strengthen your own and others’ sense of belonging and becoming a part of a multicultural higher education community.

Content

In addition to the topics listed below, the course includes theoretical knowledge and contemplation tasks on the topics below, and workshops, expert lectures and events which explore the themes in more detail.

- The central phenomena and concepts related to multiculturalism.
- Preconceptions and the impact of cultural identity on our thinking and ways of action.
- The benefits of diversity, cultural and linguistic responsibility and antiracism.
- The importance of multiculturalism in the world of work and higher education.

Materials

The course material consists of the following:
- the itslearning course to be completed independently
- materials from the lectures, workshops and events/activities
- students' own final assignments

Teaching methods

The course consists of the following components:
- a kick-off meeting
- an itslearning course to be completed independently
- lectures (successful completion of the course requires participation in at least 3 lectures)
- workshops (successful completion of the course requires participation in at least 2 workshops)
- events (successful completion of the course requires participation in at least 3 events)
- a final meeting
- a final course assignment.

The course can be completed in full in English. The language of instruction is English, which means that the course materials and instructions, workshops and lectures are in English. Students can choose the language of study (English or Finnish) for the following course assignments:
- the itslearning course to be completed independently
- events and activities
- the final assignment

Exam schedules

The course does not include an exam.

International connections

The course will take place in a multicultural, multilingual and multidisciplinary group. The course is open to exchange students, but it is also available to all students of Turku UAS from Finland and abroad, regardless of their field of study and language of instruction. The course's pedagogical methods support students' networking and active collaboration. The course and the way it is implemented promote socially sustainable development.

Student workload

- the kick-off meeting, 2 h
- the itslearning course to be completed independently, 30 h
- familiarisation with the course implementation and timetable and preparation of study plan, 5-10 h
- lectures + reflection on learning (for successful completion of the course you must attend at least 3 lectures), 10-20 h
- workshops + reflection on what has been learnt (for successful completion of the course, participation in at least 2 workshops is required), 5-12 h
- events + reporting on them (for successful completion of the course, participation in at least 2 events is required), 8-20 h
- final meeting, 2 h
- final course assignment, 20 h
- peer feedback on the final assignment, 8 h
- final feedback on the course, 1 h

Content scheduling

The course will focus on the following themes:
- How does culture influence our thoughts and actions?
- What is multiculturalism?
- Why is multiculturalism important?
- What kind of multicultural competence do we seek?
- Multiculturalism at Turku University of Applied Sciences
- How do we act in a multicultural learning community?
- What is language awareness?
- Multilingualism and language awareness in the learning and working community
- What is a clear language?
- Supporting inclusion and anti-racism
- Equality and diversity in working life

The topics of the lectures included in the course will be specified before the start of the course.

Further information

During the course, communication on issues related to studying and the learning assignments takes place with the message function in itslearning. It is recommended that students send the message jointly to all teachers of the course (Elli Sillanpää, Ana Kupri-Karenmaa, Tiina Hirard).
Students can communicate with each other either with the targeted message function in itslearning or with the course's joint announcements function with the entire course group. The messages sent with the announcements function are automatically shown to all course participants.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The following conditions must be met in order to get an accepted grade for the course:
PART 1:
- An approved mark for the self-study itslearning course (80% correct answers in all tests).
PART 2:
- Attendance at 3 lectures at minimum+ reflection on learning
- Attendance at 2 workshops at minimum + reflection on learning
- Participation in at least 2 events + reflection on learning
PART 3:
- final course assignment
- peer comments on the final course assignment

The final course mark will be made up of two parts:
PART 2: Participation in lectures, workshops and events: 50%.
PART 3: Final course assignment and providing peer comments: 50%.
A pass mark for the course requires at least grade 1 for both PARTs.

PART 2 will be marked as follows, with a maximum of 14p:
- Attendance at lectures (3-6 lectures): 3-6 points
- Participation in workshops (2-3 workshops): 2-3 points
- Attendance at events (2-5 events): 2-5 points
Based on the number of points, the student will receive a grade of 0, 1, 3 or 5 for PART 2.
- 11-14 p = 5
- 9-10 p = 3
- 7-8 p = 1
- 0-6 p = 0

PART 3 will be assessed according to the criteria defined in itslearning. Students will be awarded a grade of 0, 1, 3 or 5 for PART 3.

Objective

Nykytanssille ominaisten käytännön harjoitteiden avulla tutustutaan nykytanssin teknisiin ja ilmaisullisiin perusteisiin. Opintojakson tavoitteena on luovan liikeilmaisun vahvistaminen.

Content

Opintojaksolla harjoitellaan käytännössä kehon hahmottamista ja liikkeen tuottamista nykytanssille ominaisten liikesarjojen ja improvisatoristen harjoitteiden avulla. Lisäksi musiikin ja liikkeen yhteyden löytäminen ja työstäminen ovat osa jokaista harjoitustuntia. Kontaktiopetusryhmät tapaavat ti ja to klo 17–18:30 Taideakatemian Jokisalissa. Opettajina toimivat Taideakatemian tanssinopettajakoulutuksen III vsk:n opiskelijat ohjaavan opettajan valvonnassa.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

This course is mainly for students who aim at student exchange in Japan.The course is level A0 and serves as orientation for the follow-up course Destination Japan: Language and Culture.

In this course students get to know the features of the Japanese language and Japanese life and culture. Students will be able to communicate in easy and basic phrases such as greetings, introducing yourself and telling time. Students will also be able to read some of the hiragana and katakana characters.

Content

- Introduction: About Japanese language, life and culture
- Basic vocabulary and grammar
- How to greet and introduce yourself in Japanese
- Numbers and times
The course provides grammar and conversation practice and opportunities for practising hiragana and katakana characters.

Materials

Japanese for busy people 4th edition, teachers own materials (hiragana and katakana)

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching 8 hours and independent study 19 hours. After lessons students do exercises as independent study.

Content scheduling

Students will get to know the basic of the Japanese language, e.g. basic vocabulary, hiragana and katakana characters, and culture.

Further information

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: A1. This course is basically intended for students who plan to go to Japan as an exchange student.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

The minimum requirement for attendance is 75 % of the classroom teaching.

Qualifications

Level A0 (beginner level), no prerequisites.

Objective

After completing this course, you will be able to
• introduce yourself;
• tell where are you from and where you are;
• describe your routine and hobbies;
• express your preferences (likes and dislikes); and
• recognize the sounds of Brazilian Portuguese language (phonetics and pronunciation).

Content

• Greetings;
• Irregular verbs SER and ESTAR (verb to be);
• Regular verbs with the following terminations: -ar, -er, -ir (simple present tense);
• Numbers and hours;
• Prepositions and pronouns;
• Interrogative words; and
• Vowels, consonants and the complete alphabet in Portuguese.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None.

Objective

This course is designed to students who have some basic knowledge of Portuguese language. The students will further expand their skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing and will get familiar with the elements of the language in a very immersive, contextualized way.
The lessons explore the most up-to-date interactive tools for online teaching, provided by the Finnish platform CLANED. The course material is totally authentic, created by native Brazilian teachers of the Brazil-Finland Cultural Center. The main goal is to provide the student with a high range vocabulary, in order to encourage the communication in daily life situations.

By enrolling in this course, the student will also participate in the community of Portuguese speakers in Finland, through invitations to cultural events organized by the Brazil-Finland Cultural Center and the Brazilian Embassy.

After completing this course, you will be able to
• describe people, places, clothes and weather;
• know social and culture aspects of Brazil;
• get by as a visitor in Brazil;
• know about 5 regions in Brazil;
• describe events and facts in the past; and
• recognize the sounds of Brazilian Portuguese language (phonetics and pronunciation).

Content

Main Content:
• review of Simple Present
• simple past: regular and irregular verbs;
• review of possessive pronouns and demonstrative pronouns;
• prepositional phrases;
• masculine and feminine;
• plural and singular;
• adverbs; and
• basic discursive genre.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

• Completed the previous Portuguese for Beginners - Portuguese 1 Online Course (A1. 1 level) by Brazil-Finland Culture Center; or

• Possess an A1.1 level in speaking and A1.1 level in two of the three skills (reading comprehension, writing and/or listening comprehension).

Objective

The aim of this course is to give the student a broad insight into the five main principles of Lean thinking including illustrations on how they can be applied in practice. The student will even get acquainted with the use of representative Lean tools.

Content

This course covers the following topics:
- Customer centric approach, added value, waste, value stream mapping, one-piece flow, pull system, visualization, process mapping, 5S
- Lean leadership, Lean culture, Continuous improvement

Materials

Learning materials can be found in Itslearning environment.

Teaching methods

• On-line videos and lectures
• Independent learning - Youtube videos and articles from the web
• Independent exercises
• Quizzes both after principles and a final one
• Learning diary with assignments and tasks (done individually)

Exam schedules

This course has a mandatory preparatory course (Lean basics, 1ECTS).
Passing Principles of Lean requires that all the five principles have been processed including completion of the associated tasks, simulations and assignments. In addition the student is requested to take the quiz that follows each of the principles. There is one trial for each principle. For passing a minimum of 50% correct answers is needed and if the student accomplishes this, the final grade for the course will be the average of all the quizzes.
If the student fails in one or several of the quizzes there will be a complementary broader quiz after all the five principles. If failing in this there are additional 2 opportunities to take the quiz. The quizzes are on-line and can be taken anytime.

International connections

Independent instructed work, 100 % online.

Completion alternatives

n/a

Student workload

To be able to grasp the course contents in an optimal way the student is advised to spend approximately 45% of the time on repeatedly listening and reading the specific slide material, 10% of the time on the additional material (Youtube videos, articles) and 45% on the tasks, assignment and questions.

Content scheduling

This course consists of five principles
• Identify value
• Map the Value stream
• Create flow
• Establish pull
• Seek perfection

These principles in turn consist of 4 to 5 chapters. The principles build partly on each other meaning that this course should be processed in the given order.
So you should proceed with one principle at a time including all the material, tasks and assignment that go with it. The course finish date must be kept.

Course material will be available 1.1.2025. The course must be completed not later that 1.6.2025. (Enrollment not later than 28.2.2025.)
Please note, that course Lean Basics (TE00BS89) must be completed prior to this course.

Further information

In order to successfully complete this course it is desirable that the student is capable of independent planning and problem solving. Since some of the exercises are applied in their nature their completion will be supported if the student has gained experience from work-life of other free-time organizational activities.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved tasks, claims and assignment: Passed/failed
Quizzes: Grades 1 to 5, 50% correct answers needed for ‘pass’ (grade 1).
The final grade for the course will be the average of all the quizzes.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Assignments have not been completed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The average of all the quizzes is 1 or 2

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The average of all the quizzes is 3 or 4

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The average of all the quizzes is 5

Qualifications

Lean Basics

Objective

After completing the virtual course, the student is able to define the main quality tools and to give examples of how to use them.

Content

- Check sheet (tally sheet)
- Histogram
- Pareto chart (80-20 rule)
- Cause and effect diagram (fishbone or Ishikawa diagram)
- Scatter diagram
- Control chart
- Flow chart
- Stratification

Materials

Learning materials can be found in its learning environment.

Teaching methods

Self-regulated learning and excersises. There is no teacher available during the course.

Exam schedules

No exam

International connections

Independent study on the basis of the material given. Student can search additional material from internet, if necessary.

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

There is a video and a few excersises about each quality tool. All exercises must be done.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Final grade pass/fail.

Content scheduling

The course includes videos about quality tools and related assignments. The study progresses at the student’s own pace between January 1 and June 1, 2025. It is not possible to complete assignments after June 1, 2025.

Further information

Places are filled in order of registration.

All materials are in english.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

At the end of course, the course instructor checks that all assignments are completed according to given criteria. No feedback is given. There is no teacher in the course.
Criteria and further instructions are provided in itslearning.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Sports coaching (10op) is based on the "Mindful Athlete" course (5op).
The Mindful Athlete course should be completed before the Sports Coaching course.

Course objectives:
- Acquire a variety of evidence-based mental coaching tools and be able to apply them to their own sport coaching.
- To be able to reflect on their own sporting career and to examine their values and goals and plan concrete steps towards achieving their goals.
- Identify their own strengths and areas for development and learn how to monitor them.
- Understand the importance of holistic well-being in building a sustainable sporting career and recognise the importance of balance between training and recovery.
- Recognises the challenges of combining sport and study and the importance of planning to balance the two.

Content

Content of the independent course:
- 200 h of training in own discipline
- Reflection and documentation according to instructions 70 h
- Return of assignments

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

Sports coaching (10op) is based on the "Mindful Athlete" course (5op).
The Mindful Athlete course should be completed before the Sports Coaching course.

Objective

The tutor responsible learns to act as group leader and trainer and to organise different activities and events. The course improves the ability as a public performer.

The tutor responsible
- plans, coordinates and organises together with the student counsellor the student tutor activity
- cooperates with the tutor group of the student union (TUO ry) and tutor secretary
- acts as a contact person in organising the tutor team meetings
- participates in recruitment of new student tutors and tutor responsible together with the student counsellor

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Brushing up the basics of Swedish language.

Content

Online assignments such as basic vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening.
THE CONTENT IS FOCUSED ON CULTURE AND ARTS STUDENTS but is suitable also for other fields of studies.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Brushing up the basics of Swedish language.

Content

Online assignments such as basic vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening.
THE CONTENT IS FOCUSED ON CULTURE AND ARTS STUDENTS but is suitable also for other fields of studies.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The course introduces Finnish working life and culture as well as future competences. The student learns about working life, companies and organizations in the region. The student learns to identify existing networks and expand them. After the course, the student can identify their own strengths and use them in job search. The student is also familiar with the job search in Finland and the writing of application documents (CV, job application, LinkedIn).

Content

Finnish working life and culture,
Networking,
Future competences,
Identification and verbalization of own strengths
Job search in Finland and application documents
Getting to know the working life, companies and organizations of the region

Materials

The material is available in Itslearning.

Teaching methods

Studying takes place in itslearning online environment. Students work independently and by conversating in ItsLearning.

Exam schedules

The course does not include an exam.

International connections

Studying is independent based on the given material.
The course does not have an exam, but the performances consist of essays, reflection tasks and shorter assignments.

Student workload

Individual assignments

5 credits = 135 hours student work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed:
The approved performance requires the given tasks are approved and returned on time.

Failed:
The terms above are not fulfilled.

Content scheduling

The course is aimed to international degree students and will be implemented in English.

The course is conducted independently through Itslearning. For each section, the student must complete the assigned tasks based on the given materials. The student's own views are emphasized in the tasks. The tasks cannot be performed acceptably by referencing the given materials (or utilizing artificial intelligence), but a personal view of the given themes is also required. The course is completed independently, but each section's assignment has a dead line, after which the assignments are evaluated. The student receives written feedback from the teacher on their assignments.

1.10. - 13.10. Southwest Finland business region and networking
14.10. - 3.11. Working life in the future
4.11. - 17.11. Finnish working culture
18.11 - 13.12. Job seeking in Finland

The detailed schedule is available in Itslearning.

Further information

Detailed instructions can be found from Itslearning.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a scale passed - failed

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Materials

The learning material and the research articles used in the course are listed in Itslearning.

International connections

The course utilizes innovation pedagogy. The course includes e.g. teacher-led expert lectures, lectures by external experts and group and individual work and assignments. Remote education, online.

Completion alternatives

No alternative completion methods.

Student workload

The totality of the course is 5 credits. The course is divided into three main sections: 1) Basics of health communication, 2) Target groups and targeting of communication and 3) New methods of communication and evaluation of effects.

The course consists of online teaching, independent assignments, and individual and group assignments. The course includes one pair assignment, one written group assignment and one written individual assignment.

The student must participate in the teaching and pass all the tasks of the course to receive a credit mark. If the student is absent from the lesson, he does a replacement assignment for the lesson, which the teachers define and inform after each lesson separately. The student cannot complete the course with substitute assignments alone.

The course is evaluated on the scale fail/1-5.

Content scheduling

The course is conducted as online studies:

7.2. klo 8.30–11.30
7.3. klo 8.30–13.00
11.4. klo 8.30–13.00

The student knows the basis of health communication as well as the essential research subjects and concepts, understands the importance of communication in promoting health and well-being and in various interactions.

After completing the course, the student can implement and develop health communication appropriately for different target groups (individual, group, organization), can analyze and evaluate the application possibilities of health communication in different operating environments.

The course is aimed at Master School students nationally, and its content corresponds to the EQF 7 level. In addition, it is possible for Turku AMK personnel to participate in the study course in appropriate parts.

Contents:

• Theories and methods of effective communication
• Target group-oriented health communication in different channels
• Health literacy
• The connection of communication to health and well-being
• Methods of speaking and influencing in favor of health promotion
• Mass communication in health communication
• Online environments, social media, and health promotion campaigns
• The role of the expert in health communication
• Development and evaluation of health communication

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Brushing up the basics of Swedish language.

Content

Online assignments such as basic vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening.
THE CONTENT IS FOCUSED ON CULTURE AND ARTS STUDENTS but is suitable also for other fields of studies.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The aim is to develop the student's self-image and self-concept. The students learn to recognise their own self-image and its significance in identity and understand the factors affecting it. The student knows and recognizes the communication skills needed in working life and identifies the strengths and development areas of his/her own communication skills. The students learn to identify their own strengths and own areas for development. The student recognizes the future working life needs. The students learn to utilise their networks and use them as part of their job search. The students get acquainted with the working life of the region and the work tasks in their own field. At the end of the course, the student understands his/her own competence and the requirements of working life in relation to his/her own field and future duties. The course is held in Finnish.

Content

- Working life communication skills
- Recognizing self-image
- Identify own strengths and own areas for development.
- Working life now and in the future
- Networking and job search tips
- Knowledge of working life in the region
- Reflection of competence in relation to future work tasks
- Outlining your career path

Teaching methods

The course consists of Contact teaching and remote meetings, group work, a mentoring meeting or a company visit, as well as a learning diary to be worked on throughout the course.

Exam schedules

There is no exam for the course.

Student workload

The course consists of individual, pair and group work, a mentor or company visit, and a learning diary to be worked on throughout the course.

The scope of the course is 5 ECTS, which corresponds to 135 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is evaluated on a pass/fail scale.

Failed:
The student has not completed/returned the assigned assignments.
The student has not participated in pair or group assignments.
The student has not prepared a learning diary in accordance with the given instructions.

Content scheduling

The course will be implemented during 22.1.-26.03.2024. Course teaching is in Finnish.

Contact teaching on Thursday evenings at 16:00-17:30 on the Kupittaa campus, in the space

The course consists of both contact and distance meetings.
22.1. at 16:00 - 17.30 Contact teaching
29.1. at 16:00-17.30 Contact teaching
5.2. at 16:00-17.30 Contact teaching
12.2. at 16:00-17.30 Contact teaching
Ski holiday
26.2. at 16:00-17.30 Contact teaching
5.3. at 16:00-17.30 Contact teaching
26.3. at 16:00-17.30 Contact teaching

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in pair and group work,
Participation in a mentoring or company visit.
Performance of assigned tasks.
Preparation of a learning diary.

During the course, various group work and assignments are carried out that require active participation in contact teaching. The course has a total of seven meetings implemented as contact teaching, of which a maximum of three absences can be made. Each absence must be compensated for by separately requested tasks.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

This course is designed for exchange students. The course is a fun way to get to know Finnish language and Finnish everyday life. After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope in everyday situations.
 
Student will be familiar with Finnish as a language (grammar, structure, basic features). S/he is able to introduce himself, able to ask simple questions and answer to them.

Content

Introduction to Finnish, pronunciation, everyday phrases in Finnish, basic grammar; vocabulary, such as nationalities, food, colours, numbers, travelling.

Materials

Material provided on itslearning platform and during the meetings.
itslearning > Finnish for ES kevät 2025

Teaching methods

Meetings in the classroom, working in the town Turku with an app and assignments on the platform.
Startin on the week 4. (In case of online meeting, you will find the link in your e-mail box and on the platform itslearning.)

Active participation (student must attend at least 80% of the lessons).

Exam schedules

All the assignments,
preparing for the video
video portrait
dialogues in pairs
music assignment
oral exam (re-exam, if needed),
have to be accepted during the course.

See the dates in learner´s platform.

International connections

The focus is in spoken language and learning by doing. During the meetings in the classroom will be practised practical language skills for students´use. The learned material as homework after each lesson will ensure the progress.

After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope in everyday situations on CEFR level A1.2. Students will be familiar with Finnish as a language (basic features). They are able to introduce themselves, ask simple questions and respond them communicatively.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

Oral exam and classroom (or if obliged online) activities 20 h
Assignments on the platform: written and oral assignments, group works and research in internet, visiting several places for using the language skills, independent studies 60 h.

Content scheduling

This course is designed for exchange students. The course is a fun way to get to know Finnish language and Finnish everyday life. After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope their knowledge in everyday situations.

Students will be familiar with Finnish language (grammar, structure, basic features). They are able to introduce themselves, able to ask simple questions and answer to them. Introduction to pronunciation, everyday phrases in Finnish, basic grammar; vocabulary, such as nationalities, food, colours, numbers, travelling. Also Finnish cultural features and habits are included.

The begin of the course will take place on Tuesdays at 16.15–17.45 at EduCity campus, and later also partly in the town of Turku. Please, check the timetable due to changes and the course program in learner´s platform itslearning.

Further information

We will communicate during the lessons and in itslearning. The first contact will be sent by e-mail.

Printing costs of the learning material and the fee when visiting a museum or a coffee house.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination (1-5), read in learner´s platform itslearning.

Every task in the list has to be solved until the end of the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The assignments have been left unfinished.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1

The student can mechanically use the vocabulary and basic structures of the language learnt in class. Errors leading to misunderstanding occur often, and the pronunciation still needs practice to be more precise. The student focuses on completing the given assignments alone. The student’s learning goals are modest and do not match the student’s skills.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3

The student has completed all the assignments. The student’s pronunciation is mostly understandable even though some errors leading to misunderstanding may occur. The student is able to produce language and use basic structures learnt to meet the demands of the situation, even though some minor errors may occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5

The student is motivated to learn Finnish, which can be seen and heard as spontaneous language production. The student’s pronunciation is accurate, and the use of language follows the grammatical patterns of what has been learnt. The student has completed the given assignments in time. The student is willing to go above and beyond the basic requirements of the assignments, which demonstrates the student’s orientation on Finnish language and culture. The student adjusts their use of language according to the communicative situation they are in.

Only with the assignments returned on time can be reached K5.

Objective

The aim of the course is to develop basic language skills in accordance with the European Framework of Reference to the skill level A2.
Students can cope rather well with everyday communication situations and are increasingly able to be initiative in a communication situation.

Content

After completing the course, the student
- knows how to exchange thoughts or information in familiar and everyday situations
- copes with short social situations and knows how to use the most common polite greetings and forms of addressing
- is able to make politely, for example, requests, invitations, suggestions and apologies
- understands the topic and core content of short, simple messages
(e.g., advertisements, brochures, menus, and schedules)
- is capable of simple reasoning supported by context
- is able to tell things that are related to everyday life and that are important to themselves, using simple phrases and concrete vocabulary (family, shopping, place of residence, workplace, etc.)
- is able to write short and simple notes and messages related to everyday needs
- masters an easily predictable basic vocabulary and many of the most important structures

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level A1 in Finnish.

Objective

This course is designed for exchange students. The course is a fun way to get to know Finnish language and Finnish everyday life. After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope in everyday situations.
 
Student will be familiar with Finnish as a language (grammar, structure, basic features). S/he is able to introduce himself, able to ask simple questions and answer to them.

Content

Introduction to Finnish, pronunciation, everyday phrases in Finnish, basic grammar; vocabulary, such as nationalities, food, colours, numbers, travelling.

Materials

Material provided in thecourse platform Itslearning and in class.
FIRST MATERIAL SHOULD BE PRINTED OR DOWNLOADED BY STUDENTS, BEFORE THE SECOND LESSON

Teaching methods

Lessons onsite and practice in groups.
Meetings in the classroom, working with assignments online in the learning space Itslearning. Also tasks to do in real life situations.
Active participation (student must attend at least 80% of the lessons) in the classroom activities, such as speaking excercises in pairs / small groups.

Exam schedules

Oral exam in the last week of the course + re-exam if needed

International connections

Based on Innopeda - method, learning real life communication by doing.

Student workload

Classroom activities + Oral exam 20 h (10 x 90 min)

Assignments in Itslearning: written/oral assignments, group works and research in internet, using the language in real life, independent studies 60 h.

All together appr. 80 h of studies

Content scheduling

10 meetings on Thursdays at 16.15 - 17.45 at Kupittaa campus starting 16.1.2025. See the schedule.

This course is designed for Exchange Students. The course is a fun way to get to know Finnish language and Finnish everyday life. After the course students understand basic structures in the Finnish language and are able to cope in everyday situations on CEFR level A1.2.

Student will be familiar with Finnish as a language (basic features). He is able to introduce himself, ask simple questions and answer to them. The focus is in spoken language.

Introduction to Finnish, pronunciation, everyday phrases in Finnish, basic grammar; vocabulary, such as nationalities, food, colors, numbers, hobbies etc.

Further information

Printing costs if necessary

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam (0-5), oral assignments (accepted/failed) of which 2 assignments evaluated by grade 0-5

EVALUATION GRADE FOR THE WHOLE COURSE IS H - 5
- more about evaluation in Itslearning when the course starts

Objective

The students deepen their Finnish language skills in such a way that they are able to participate in written and oral communication situations both in higher education studies and in working life. The students can search for information and produce clear and structured speech and writing about general and field-related topics. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The students expand their knowledge of different text types. They write different texts and practice also oral language skills and for example presentation skills. The course strengthens the students’ knowledge of vocabulary and essential grammatical structures through different exercises. All parts of language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and listening) will be developed throughout the course. The course gives further skills for preparing for YKI test in B-level.

Materials

- NO NIIN! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Gerstler, Susanne; Aho, Hanna & Willberg, Hanna 2019. Helsinki: Finn Lectura. OR newer edition.
- chapters 8 - 12 partly

The book is also available as digital: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/no-niin/no-niin-1/#no-niin-1-nakoisversio-12-kk-onl

The book is available in libraries!


THE LEARNING MATERIAL ALSO INCLUDES:

- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's and student's own material.

Teaching methods

Students mainly work in an itslearning environment, on various websites, with exercises in the course book as well as on weekly lessons. Students work both independently regardless of place and communally with the rest of the student group.

When you also use Finnish outside of class, your language skills will increase and strengthen. Activity in your doing of the weekly exercises will lead you to the basics of Finnish.

Exam schedules

The course is based on assignments to be submitted.

International connections

Online-lessons, working independently on itslearning platform, group work, pair work. Check out the Innopeda criteria in the learner´s platform.

The study also emphasizes communal learning, which is realised as couples and small group work. The study group is international. The studies are multidisciplinary familiarization with the Finnish language.

Lessons structure and guide your learning: you learn the basic structures of the language, the appropriate use of language and pronunciation.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work. Reserve time for studying!

• lessons online 30 h
• online work and online meetings for students without a teacher: 30 h
• learning assignments in itslearning and the course book, preparation of written and oral assignments: 50 h
• independent work and review: 30 h

Content scheduling

Lessons at Kupittaa campus week 3 - 15

Further information

Previous skills in Finnish on level B1 are required (or Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) Course Completion)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course.
Only tasks returned according to the schedule qualify for K5. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not achieved the objectives of the course and has not done assignments. The student has participated in the group's study with little or no involvement. The student recognizes and can use only a few concepts in the course subject and does not know how to apply what they have learned. The student will not be able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course avoidably. The student recognizes and can use the concepts and language of the subject area of the course. He understands the prerequisites for the development of skills. Students are able to make limited use of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course well, although the knowledge and skills still need to be developed. The student is able to use the concepts and language of the subject area of the course well. Students are able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course commendably. The student has commendable mastery of the concepts of the subject area of the course. Students have the skills to apply what they have learned in studies and working life situations. The student is able to analyze the skills and language skills required in the field and studies and the development of their own skills. Students are able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The aim of the course is to develop basic language skills in accordance with the European Framework of Reference to the skill level A2.
Students can cope rather well with everyday communication situations and are increasingly able to be initiative in a communication situation.

Content

After completing the course, the student
- knows how to exchange thoughts or information in familiar and everyday situations
- copes with short social situations and knows how to use the most common polite greetings and forms of addressing
- is able to make politely, for example, requests, invitations, suggestions and apologies
- understands the topic and core content of short, simple messages
(e.g., advertisements, brochures, menus, and schedules)
- is capable of simple reasoning supported by context
- is able to tell things that are related to everyday life and that are important to themselves, using simple phrases and concrete vocabulary (family, shopping, place of residence, workplace, etc.)
- is able to write short and simple notes and messages related to everyday needs
- masters an easily predictable basic vocabulary and many of the most important structures

Materials

Acquire the course book:

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. (2023). SUOMEN MESTARI 1. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. 6. painos. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/suomen-mestari/uudistettu-suomen-mestari-1/

OR later version.


You will find other course material on the learner´s platform 'itslearning'

Teaching methods

When you also use Finnish outside of class, your language skills will increase and strengthen. Activity in your doing of the weekly exercises will lead you to a powerful basement of Finnish.

Exam schedules

You can find the deadlines for the weekly assignments in itslearning. Assignments have to be completed during the course.

International connections

Lessons weekly on campus, working independently on itslearning platform, group work, pair work.

Check out the Innopeda criteria in the learner´s platform.

Student workload