Destination Germany / Finland (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Sisällön jaksotus

The course includes e.g. the following topics:
- cultural awareness (e.g. based on different theories)
- stereotypes
- cultural shock
- customs in leisure time and working life
- higher education system, study life
-TANDEM language and culture learning: basic of German/Finnish: greetings, introducing yourself, everyday situations (Small talk, travelling, restaurant and shopping). Email and phone phrases.


Wednesdays 16:00-18:00

11.1.2023 EDUCITY EDU 4071
18.1. EDUCITY EDU 4071
25.1. Online lesson
1.2. Teamwork / 4 groups EDUCITY
8.2. Teamwork / 4 groups EDUCITY
15.2. Online lesson
WEEK 8 a week off
1.3. Teamwork / 4 groups EDUCITY
8.3. EDUCITY EDU 4071
15.3. Online lesson
22.3. Teamwork / 4 groups EDUCITY
29.3. Teamwork / 4 groups EDUCITY
5.4. Teamwork / 4 groups EDUCITY
12.4. Online lesson
19.4. EDUCITY EDU 4071

Tavoitteet

After the course, the student has knowledge on the target country (Germany, Finland), its society, higher education system, customs and working life. The student understands the characteristics of the target country culture and recognises the factors which affect the intercultural communication.The student can adjust his/her communication according to the target country culture.
The student knows the basics of German/Finnish language and is able to use it in different everyday occasions.

Sisältö

The course includes e.g. the following topics:
- cultural awareness (e.g. based on different theories)
- stereotypes
- cultural shock
- customs in leisure time and working life
- higher education system, study life
- basic of German/Finnish: greetings, introducing yourself, everyday situations (Small talk, travelling, restaurant and shopping). Email and phone phrases.

Oppimateriaalit

The material is in itslearning.

Opetusmenetelmät

Studying takes place in itslearning online environment (online tasks) as well as in weekly meetings in ZOOM or at Campus.

During the course the students write a learning diary where the whole learning process will be described and reflected.

Some guest lectures will visit the ZOOM lessons.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Mandatory online tasks, tandem reports and learning diary.

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

Learning diary, team work, individual work, online lessons, Tandem language and culture learning, English as lingua franca, information search, reflecting, sharing experiences, guest lectures, networking

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

LESSONS and ONLINE TASKS

Wednesdays 16:00-18:00 lessons

11.1.2023 EDUCITY EDU 4071
18.1. EDUCITY EDU 4071
25.1. Online meeting
1.2. Teamwork / 4 groups EDUCITY
8.2. Teamwork / 4 groups EDUCITY
15.2. Online meeting
WEEK 8 a week off
1.3. Teamwork / 4 groups EDUCITY
8.3. EDUCITY EDU 4071
15.3. Online meeting
22.3. Teamwork / 4 groups EDUCITY
29.3. Teamwork / 4 groups EDUCITY
5.4. Teamwork / 4 groups EDUCITY
12.4. Online meeting
19.4. EDUCITY EDU 4071


Online tasks in itslearning
Culture Theories, Culture shock, Stereotypes (three online tasks)
To get to know more about Germany /Finland (three online tasks)

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty

Mandatory online tasks, tandem reports and learning diary will be assessed PASS/FAIL.

PASS
the task is completed by following the given instructions.
the student has invested time and effort completing the task
the student is be able to reflect


FAIL
the task is NOT completed by following the given instructions.
the student has NOT invested time and effort completing the task
the student is NOT to be able to reflect

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

All the tasks will be assessed PASS/FAIL.

Lisätiedot

Itslearning and e-mail.