Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and track.
Antti Sekki
Face-to-face
Finnish
18.01.2021 - 19.06.2021
19.12.2020 - 17.01.2021
20 - 40
Antti Sekki
Laurea Yhteinen (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Approved/Failed
Leena Saarikko
Face-to-face
Teacher's material.
At the Leppävaara campus. Canvas will be used. NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course. Notice! Due to the corona situation, at least some of the classes may be in zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/my/leenasaarikko !
Grading from 1 to 5 based on:
- 2-4 small exams during the course
- 1-2 essays during the course
- active participation during the lessons: required attendance is 70 % of the lessons. Students are allowed to absent max. 2 times during the term.
Finnish
04.09.2020 - 04.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 31.08.2020
20 - 30
Leena Saarikko
Prerequisites: 20 or more credits in Finnish language or otherwise aquired advanced skills. Starting level: B1. Notice! The final level of the course will depend on the level of the students.
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
H-5
No final exam, but a few smaller exams and other evaluated assignments during the course.
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 40-45 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours. However, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Oral exercises, presentations, newspaper articles, grammar exercises, new vocabulary etc.
Grading from 1 to 5 based on:
- 2-4 small exams during the course
- 1-2 essays during the course
- active participation during the lessons: required attendance is 70 % of the lessons. Students are allowed to be absent max. 2 times during the term.
Eva Forssén
Distance learning
In Canvas
CanvaS realization/student group, Web/virtual
Assessment is based on points. You can define your goals and earn points accordingly.
Only Photoshop A or GIMP A exercises (14 pcs) are mandatory. Other desired points you collect in accordance with your interests.
= In order to pass the course you have to complete at least the 14 compulsory image editing exercises (Photoshop/Gimp). This gives you the grade 1.
Points
Photoshop / GIMP exercises max. 25 points
Image editing tip/hint max. 2 points
Theory assignments (5 pcs) max. 5x2 points
Final projects (2 pcs) max. 2x5 points
Peer reviews of the final projects max. 3 points
All together max. 50 points
English
07.09.2020 - 04.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 16.08.2020
20 - 50
Eva Forssén
The use of visual communication continues to grow. There are a number of reasons why the use of visual aids continues to increase. This is happening everywhere –newspapers, websites, social media, instruction manuals, and emails.
In this course you don’t only learn technical skills how to create and edit images, but you also learn some theory behind visual communication. You will learn about the meaning of colours in different cultures and the importance of typography and composition.
Main content:
Learn about the features of the Adobe Photoshop or GIMP image editing (program at the student's choice).
- Adjusting tones and colors and adjusting color
- Extracting an image
- Effective use of layers
- Use of masks
- Creating image montages
- Drawing vector shapes
- Use of alpha channels and boundary paths
- Image preparation for both print media and for screen
Graphic design theory
- colour theory
- typography
- composition and layout
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Virtual Campus
5 credits
H-5
Start September 7. Final projects no later than November 30.
Study is suitable for exchange students
Image editing exercises 75 hours
Theory 22 hours
Final projects and peer evaluation 36 hours
Basics of digital image theory
Practical exercises for image editing (Optional image editing softwares: Photoshop or Gimp)
Theory of visual design
Applied Part: Final project and Peer Review
24 - 15 points 2
14 - 12 points 1
44 - 35 points 4
34 - 25 points 3
50 - 45 points 5
Annika Kirkkomäki
Distance learning
The material will be available in Canvas when the course starts.
The course will have lessons every week during the whole semester. It's aiming at basic knowledge of Swedish grammar and vocabulary to guarantee that the students will be able to speak and understand Swedish in very basic everyday situations. The target level is A1.1. in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The target level is A1.1. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Two written exams
2. Oral exam at the end of the course
3. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Finnish
18.01.2021 - 06.05.2021
23.11.2020 - 10.01.2021
20 - 30
Annika Kirkkomäki
No prerequisites required.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies, Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Laurea Virtual Campus
5 credits
Approved/Failed
Study is suitable for exchange students
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 35 of them will be used for weekly lessons. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Kristiina Kuparinen
Face-to-face
Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Chapters 9 - 13. Additional materials in Canvas.
Contact lessons at Tikkurila Campus. Independent studies on Canvas learning platform.
Course evaluation is based on designated course assignments, written and oral assessment. 2 opportunities of a retake in case the student fails either one of these.
Finnish
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
25.05.2020 - 30.06.2020
Kristiina Kuparinen
The prerequisite of this course is A2.1 level in Finnish, i.e. approx 10 cr of previous studies of Finnish. Mandatory attendance on lessons 70%.
Laurea Tikkurila (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
H-5
Dates of written and oral assessment will be published on the orientation lesson on ...
International implementation
5 credit points equals approx. 135 hours of student's work. This consists on attending the contact lessons, individual studies and group work.Themes of socializing, moving around in nature, telling about your education and work experience. Utilizing different noun types, describing people, basics of object, simple past tense (positive and negative), stating one's opinion.
Student will fail the course in following cases: 1) The student fails to attend the required 70% of the contact lessons. 2) The students fails to return the designated course assignments or fails to complete those. 3) The student gets less than 65% of the points in written assessment or the student's oral performance is on level A1.
The student can understand most phrases and high frequency vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). The student can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.The student can read short, simple texts. The student can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and the student can understand short simple personal messages.
The student can communicate to some extent in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. The student can handle very short social exchanges, even though the student can't understand enough to keep the conversation going oneself.The student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms one's family and other people, living conditions, one's educational background and one's present or most recent job.
The student can write short, very simple notes and messages. The student can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.
The student can understand phrases and the high frequency vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). The student can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.The student can read short, simple texts. The student can find specific, predictable information in everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and the student can understand short simple personal messages.
The student can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. The student can handle short social exchanges, even though the student can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going oneself.The student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms one's family and other people, living conditions, one's educational background and one's present or most recent job.
The student can write short, simple notes and messages. The student can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.
The student can understand phrases and the high frequency vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance or interest (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). The student can catch the main point in short and clear messages and announcements.The student can read short, simple texts. The student can find specific, predictable information in everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and the student can understand simple personal messages.
The student can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. The student can handle short social exchanges, even though the student may not understand enough to keep the conversation going oneself.The student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe one's family and other people, living conditions, one's educational background and one's present or most recent job.
The student can write simple notes and messages. The student can write a simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.
Kristiina Kuparinen
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
20 - 30
Tikkurila Terveys ope X
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Kristiina Kuparinen
Face-to-face
Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Chapters 8 - 13. Additional materials in Canvas.
Contact lessons at Tikkurila Campus. Independent studies on Canvas learning platform.
Course evaluation is based on designated course assignments, written and oral assessment. 2 opportunities of a retake in case the student fails either one of these.
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
23.11.2020 - 29.11.2020
20 - 30
Kristiina Kuparinen
The prerequisite of this course is A2.1 level in Finnish, i.e. approx 10 cr of previous studies of Finnish. Mandatory attendance on lessons 70%.
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
H-5
Dates of written and oral assessment will be published on the orientation lesson on Jan 26th 2021.
International implementation
5 credit points equals approx. 135 hours of student's work. This consists on attending the contact lessons, individual studies and group work.Themes of health and sickness, socializing, moving around in nature, telling about your education and work experience. Utilizing different noun types, describing people, basics of object, simple past tense (positive and negative), stating one's opinion.
The student can understand most phrases and high frequency vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). The student can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.The student can read short, simple texts. The student can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and the student can understand short simple personal messages.
The student can communicate to some extent in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. The student can handle very short social exchanges, even though the student can't understand enough to keep the conversation going oneself.The student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms one's family and other people, living conditions, one's educational background and one's present or most recent job.
The student can write short, very simple notes and messages. The student can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.
The student can understand phrases and the high frequency vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). The student can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.The student can read short, simple texts. The student can find specific, predictable information in everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and the student can understand short simple personal messages.
The student can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. The student can handle short social exchanges, even though the student can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going oneself.The student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms one's family and other people, living conditions, one's educational background and one's present or most recent job.
The student can write short, simple notes and messages. The student can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.
The student can understand phrases and the high frequency vocabulary related to areas of immediate personal relevance or interest (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). The student can catch the main point in short and clear messages and announcements.The student can read short, simple texts. The student can find specific, predictable information in everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and the student can understand simple personal messages.
The student can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. The student can handle short social exchanges, even though the student may not understand enough to keep the conversation going oneself.The student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe one's family and other people, living conditions, one's educational background and one's present or most recent job.
The student can write simple notes and messages. The student can write a simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.
Tarja Chydenius
Distance learning
Articles and other reading material will be provided in Canvas.
The study unit is a fully online study in an asynchronous mode (no attendance required on specific times. The learning environment is Laurea Canvas.
The study unit includes a R&D based project for a real work-life partner.
Counselling and communication in Canvas.
All assignments need to be completed in order to pass the study unit. Half of the assignments are graded with pass/fail, half of them are graded with the scale 0 - 5.
In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development and development of the team
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation
- describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
[Leave the parts that apply] “Students who have failed assignments or examinations required for passing a study unit must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. ... A failed examination or other study attainment can be retaken twice. A failure to attend an actual examination is considered to be one completion attempt.” (Laurea degree regulations.)
All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. [If Urkund is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.]
English
01.09.2020 - 11.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.08.2020
20 - 40
Susanna Ahonen-Coly, Tarja Chydenius
Minimum 30% of the spots are reserved for exchange students, 5 spots for students coming via the open UAS path.
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies, Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Laurea Virtual Campus
5 credits
5 credits
H-5
According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit.” For further information visit Link.
If relevant, please be in touch with the learning facilitator and describe your prior learning and propose the way you would like to manifest your prior learning.
Erasmus project for media literacy and critical thinking.
There will be weekly assignments during weeks 36 - 50. Allocate weekly around 7-10 hours in your calendar for the online assignments to be done individually or as team work.
Exchange students welcomed.
All assignments and the project will promote intercultural skills.
5 ects equals 135 hours of study time in average.
There will be weekly assignments during weeks 36 - 50. Allocate weekly around 7-10 hours in your calendar for the online assignments to be done individually or as team work.
The learning modules are as follows:
Orientation
Basic concepts for culture-related studies
Approaches to culture
Critical incidents and conflict management
Intercultural competence
Antti Sekki
Distance learning
Sekki, A & Härkönen O. (2020). Kevytyrittäjyys – opas sivutoimiseen yrittäjyyteen, Kauppakamari, 9789522466501
Sekki, A & Niemi, M. (2016). Menesty yrittäjänä – 68 käytännön ohjetta. Talentum, 978-952-14-2766-4.
Wallenstein J, de Chalendar A, Revees M, Bailey A (2019) The New Freelancers – Tapping Talent in the Gig Economy, Boston Consulting Group tutkimusraportti.
An online course that a student can complete at their own speed. The course consists of five different modules, the tasks of which are mainly done on the Canvas learning platform. No exam, assignments are done on the Canvas platform..
English
07.01.2021 - 30.06.2021
23.11.2020 - 29.11.2020
0 - 100
Antti Sekki
Laurea Tikkurila, liko
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Virtual Campus
5 credits
Approved/Failed
- Future Working Life (1 cr) This module introduces the main forces of change in working life and especially its entrepreneurial nature. Student will become familiar with the diversity of entrepreneurship and will gain a comprehensive understanding of different forms of entrepreneurship and their challenges.
- The identification your own competence (1 cr) This module challenges the student to consider and identify his or her own competence and to compare it with the competence needed in future working life. After this reflection, the student will have a clear picture of what competencies should be developed on a personal level in order to enable the desired career path.
- Pricing of your own competence (1 cr) This module helps the student to understand the importance of personal hourly accounting and invoicing as part of the pricing of your own competence. The aim of the module is to provide very practical exercises for calculating the hourly rate of for your own competence.
- Commercialization of your own competence (1 cr) This module introduces the basics of sales work. Students will understand the importance of sales work in terms of being an entrepreneur and will learn to perceive their own abilities in a possible sales or customer service situation.
- Accounting (1 cr) This module helps the student to understands the basics of accounting. Based on this module students will be able to do basic accountings themselves.
Antti Sekki
Distance learning
Sekki, A & Härkönen O. (2020). Kevytyrittäjyys – opas sivutoimiseen yrittäjyyteen, Kauppakamari, 9789522466501
Sekki, A & Niemi, M. (2016). Menesty yrittäjänä – 68 käytännön ohjetta. Talentum, 978-952-14-2766-4.
Wallenstein J, de Chalendar A, Revees M, Bailey A (2019) The New Freelancers – Tapping Talent in the Gig Economy, Boston Consulting Group tutkimusraportti. (not translated)
ONLY FOR TALENT BOOST PROJECT STUDENTS
English
01.01.2021 - 30.06.2021
02.11.2020 - 02.11.2020
20 - 80
Antti Sekki
Korkeakouluyksikkö D, Verkkokampus, liko
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Virtual Campus
5 credits
Approved/Failed
- Future Working Life (1 cr) This module introduces the main forces of change in working life and especially its entrepreneurial nature. Student will become familiar with the diversity of entrepreneurship and will gain a comprehensive understanding of different forms of entrepreneurship and their challenges.
- The identification your own competence (1 cr) This module challenges the student to consider and identify his or her own competence and to compare it with the competence needed in future working life. After this reflection, the student will have a clear picture of what competencies should be developed on a personal level in order to enable the desired career path.
- Pricing of your own competence (1 cr) This module helps the student to understand the importance of personal hourly accounting and invoicing as part of the pricing of your own competence. The aim of the module is to provide very practical exercises for calculating the hourly rate of for your own competence.
- Commercialization of your own competence (1 cr) This module introduces the basics of sales work. Students will understand the importance of sales work in terms of being an entrepreneur and will learn to perceive their own abilities in a possible sales or customer service situation.
- Accounting (1 cr) This module helps the student to understands the basics of accounting. Based on this module students will be able to do basic accountings themselves.
Leena Saarikko
Face-to-face
Study material can be printed out in Canvas at "Intermediate Finnish" work space after the course has started. Master copy is also available in the Laurea Leppävaara library (Ask the staff for teachers' materials!). It has about 35 pages and is called "Intermediate Finnish". THE STUDENTS COPY/PRINT OUT THE MATERIAL THEMSELVES.
At the campus (partly online), on weekly basis, Canvas will be used also. NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course. Notice! Due to the corona situation, at least some of the classes may be in zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/my/leenasaarikko !
Grades 1-5. The final course grade consists of:
- the results of and oral exam
- the results of an written exam
- activive participation during the lessons and
- attendance/absence. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 70 % OF THE LESSONS. The students are allowed to be absent max 2 times during the autumn term. Full attendance is recommended, though!
English
03.09.2020 - 14.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 31.08.2020
20 - 30
Leena Saarikko
Prerequisites: 10 cr in Finnish (or otherwise aquired basic skills). Starting level: A1.2.
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
H-5
Exam (written and oral) schedule will be announced in the beginning of the course.
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 40-45 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Small talk (colloquial Finnish), studying vocabulary, describing one's home country, grammar (negative past tense, past perfect, pluperfect, more expressions of time, adjective comparison), expressings one's opionion - agreeing and disagreeing - , dates and ordinal numbers etc
Grades 1-5. The final course grade consists of:
- the results of and oral exam
- the results of an written exam
- activive participation during the lessons and
- attendance/absence. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 70 % OF THE LESSONS. The students are allowed to be absent max 2 times during the autumn term. Full attendance is recommended, though!
Kristiina Kuparinen
Face-to-face
Study material can be printed out in Optima/Canvas at "Intermediate Finnish" work space after the course has started. Master copy is also available in the Laurea Leppävaara library (Ask the staff for teachers' materials!). It has about 35 pages and is called "Intermediate Finnish". THE STUDENTS COPY/PRINT OUT THE MATERIAL THEMSELVES.
At the campus, on weekly basis, Optima/Canvas will be used also. NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course.
Grades 1-5. The final course grade consists of:
- the results of and oral exam
- the results of an written exam
- activive participation during the lessons and
- attendance/absence. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 70 % OF THE LESSONS. The students are allowed to be absent max 2 times during the autumn term. Full attendance is recommended, though!
English
01.09.2020 - 17.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
20 - 30
Kristiina Kuparinen
Prerequisites: 10 cr in Finnish (or otherwise aquired basic skills). Starting level: A1.2.
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
H-5
Exam (written and oral) schedule will be announced in the beginning of the course.
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 40-45 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Small talk (colloquial Finnish), studying vocabulary, describing one's home country, grammar (negative past tense, past perfect, pluperfect, more expressions of time, adjective comparison), expressings one's opionion - agreeing and disagreeing - , dates and ordinal numbers etc
Leena Saarikko
Face-to-face
Teacher's material (about 35 pages). The material will be available in Optima/Canvas when the course starts. Study material is also available for copying in the Laurea Leppävaara library. THE STUDENTS WILL PRINT OUT OR COPY THE MATERIAL THEMSELVES.
The course will have lessons every week during the whole semester. It's aiming at basic knowledge of Finnish grammar and vocabulary to guarantee that the students will be able to speak and understand Finnish in very basic everyday situations. The target level is A1.1. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages. NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course.
The target level is A1.1. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Written exam at the end of the course
2. Oral exam at the end of the course
3. Small vocabulary tests during the course
4. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
English
01.09.2020 - 11.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
20 - 30
Leena Saarikko
No prerequisites required.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
H-5
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 50 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Basic grammar (verb conjugation, endings, questions, possessive etc), vocabulary (related to food, accomodation, studying, describing a person, family, hobbies, numbers, telling the time, weekdays, months etc.), cultural issues (facts, customs, habits in Finland), oral exercises (bying a ticket, paying at the cashier, discussing different issues, personal questions etc.).
Grading 1-5, 1 being the lowest and 5 the highest grade.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Written exam at the end of the course
2. Oral exam at the end of the course
3. Small vocabulary tests during the course
4. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Marja-Leena Piispanen
Distance learning
All the material will be available in Canvas and in the Internet.
IFLC1 is created by using material available on the Internet. Some teacher's own material is included too.
IFLC1 is a virtual course which takes place in Canvas.
Evaluation will be based on KNOW-HOW in returned exercises following precisely the course TIMETABLE.
Grades 1-5 (0 if failed). The final course grade consists of:
- activive participation on the web course
- doing of all the tasks on sufficient level
- doing of all the tasks in time
Finnish
01.10.2020 - 31.12.2020
07.09.2020 - 13.09.2020
20 - 30
Niina Glerean, Marja-Leena Piispanen
IFLC1 course you'll learn very basic things about the Finnish language. Some cultural topics are included too.
As a language course there are reading, writing, listening and speaking exercises. Naturally there are also basic grammar topics.
Korkeakouluyksikkö D, Tikkurila
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies, Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management (HRA), Laurea Leppävaara, Degree Programme in Business Information Technology (NIA), Laurea Leppävaara
Laurea Virtual Campus
5 credits
H-5
This 5 credit course consists of about 20 lessons with assignments
1 to 3 assignments in a week
Please, have a look to the address: https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/studypath/evaluationandretakes/Evaluation/Pages/default.aspx
Please, have a look to the address: https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/studypath/evaluationandretakes/Evaluation/Pages/default.aspx
Please, have a look to the address: https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/studypath/evaluationandretakes/Evaluation/Pages/default.aspx
Leena Saarikko
Face-to-face
Teacher's material (about 35 pages). The material will be available in Canvas when the course starts. Study material is also available for copying in the Laurea Leppävaara library. THE STUDENTS WILL PRINT OUT OR COPY THE MATERIAL THEMSELVES.
The course will have lessons every week during the whole semester (once a week, 3 lessons). It's aiming at basic knowledge of Finnish grammar and vocabulary to guarantee that the students will be able to speak and understand Finnish in basic everyday situations. The target level is A1.2. in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The target level is A1.2. in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Written exam at the end of the course
2. Oral exam at the end of the course
3. Small vocabulary tests during the course
4. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Finnish
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
23.11.2020 - 29.11.2020
20 - 40
Leena Saarikko
Prerequisites: 5 credits or otherwise acquired basic skills in Finnish.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed. The students are allowed to be absent 2 times during the term.
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
H-5
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 50-55 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Face-to-face
The course material will be articles and other current and authentic texts.
Additional reading to brush up and to get aqcuinted to the Health care sector (available in Laurea library):
Mustonen, A., Sippola, H. & Tuononen, N. Hoidetaan suomeksi. Sanoma Pro.
2012 & 2014
Kela, M., Korpela, E.& Lehtinen, P. 2010. Sairaan hyvää suomea. Edita.
Kuparinen, K.& Tapaninen, T. 2008. Hyvin menee! 2. Suomea aikuisille. Otava.
Kuparinen, K.& Tapaninen, T. 2016. Oma suomi 2. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Otava.
Kotisuomessa. A website including both general and vocational materials.
https://www.kotisuomessa.fi/web/guest;jsessionid=0C94C0AC92D49A1CE70005C18F7F77D6
Contents:
- self-assessment and reflection of future needs of language skills
- exploration of short current texts and other sources of information
- short presentations and discussions on current issues of the professional field
- oral exercises
- writing short texts
Participation in lessons is mandatory.
The course assessment consists of three parts:
1. A test consisting of reading comprehension. The test will be evaluated on a scale 1-5.
2. An individual essay of one current media topic. Essay will be evaluated: Accepted - Completed/not accepted. Well-prepared and informative essay may upgrade the course grade.
3. A presentation of Nursing Cases and Cases of Social services. The presentation will be evaluated: Accepted - Completed/not accepted. Well-prepared and informative presentation may upgrade the course grade.
Note that participation in lessons is mandatory.
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
20 - 30
Marja-Leena Piispanen, Sari Juvonen
Having completed the study unit the student is able to
- communicate both orally and literally in frequent situations on professional field (level B1.1)
- further develop skills and understanding of communication culture in Finland
- seek information and vocabulary of Social Services and Health Care using Finnish sources
After completing the course the student is able to
- understand instructions given in Finnish both in studies and in a professional environment
- ask for clarification and further information, if needed
- understand the core vocabulary concerning the professionals,client groups and current issues in Social services or Health care
- explore, find and understand the main points and important details of professional texts, such as news and articles in non-scientific publications
The course starts at level B1.1 (CEFR, Finnish application). For further information please see: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/fi/resources/european-language-levels-cefr (available in several languages)
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
The work load for the student is as follows:
- contact lessons and related homework 54 h (2 cr)
- information retrieval, individual essays and composition of the group presentation 81 h (3 cr)
Marja-Leena Piispanen
Face-to-face
The course material will be articles and other current and authentic texts.
Additional reading to brush up and to get aqcuinted to the Health care sector (available in Laurea library):
Mustonen, A., Sippola, H. & Tuononen, N. Hoidetaan suomeksi. Sanoma Pro.
2012 & 2014
Kela, M., Korpela, E.& Lehtinen, P. 2010. Sairaan hyvää suomea. Edita.
Kuparinen, K.& Tapaninen, T. 2008. Hyvin menee! 2. Suomea aikuisille. Otava.
Kuparinen, K.& Tapaninen, T. 2016. Oma suomi 2. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Otava.
Kotisuomessa. A website including both general and vocational materials.
https://www.kotisuomessa.fi/web/guest;jsessionid=0C94C0AC92D49A1CE70005C18F7F77D6
Contents:
- self-assessment and reflection of future needs of language skills
- exploration of short current texts and other sources of information
- short presentations and discussions on current issues of the professional field
- oral exercises
- writing short texts
Participation in lessons is mandatory.
The course assessment consists of three parts:
1. An individual essay of one current media topic. Essay will be evaluated on a scale 1-5.
2. A presentation of Nursing Cases and Cases of Social services. The presentation will be evaluated on a scale 1-5
3. A word test of course's vocabulary (pass/fail)
Note that participation in lessons is mandatory.
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
23.11.2020 - 29.11.2020
20 - 30
Marja-Leena Piispanen, Sari Juvonen
Having completed the study unit the student is able to
- communicate both orally and literally in frequent situations on professional field (level B1.1)
- further develop skills and understanding of communication culture in Finland
- seek information and vocabulary of Social Services and Health Care using Finnish sources
After completing the course the student is able to
- understand instructions given in Finnish both in studies and in a professional environment
- ask for clarification and further information, if needed
- understand the core vocabulary concerning the professionals,client groups and current issues in Social services or Health care
- explore, find and understand the main points and important details of professional texts, such as news and articles in non-scientific publications
The course starts at level B1.1 (CEFR, Finnish application). For further information please see: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/fi/resources/european-language-levels-cefr (available in several languages)
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
H-5
The work load for the student is as follows:
- contact lessons and related homework 54 h (2 cr)
- information retrieval, individual essays and composition of the group presentation 81 h (3 cr)
Marja-Leena Piispanen
Face-to-face
The course material will be articles and other current and authentic texts.
Additional reading to brush up and to get aqcuinted to the Health care sector (available in Laurea library):
Mustonen, A., Sippola, H. & Tuononen, N. Hoidetaan suomeksi. Sanoma Pro.
2012 & 2014
Kela, M., Korpela, E.& Lehtinen, P. 2010. Sairaan hyvää suomea. Edita.
Kuparinen, K.& Tapaninen, T. 2008. Hyvin menee! 2. Suomea aikuisille. Otava.
Kuparinen, K.& Tapaninen, T. 2016. Oma suomi 2. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Otava.
Kotisuomessa. A website including both general and vocational materials.
https://www.kotisuomessa.fi/web/guest;jsessionid=0C94C0AC92D49A1CE70005C18F7F77D6
Contents:
- self-assessment and reflection of future needs of language skills
- exploration of short current texts and other sources of information
- short presentations and discussions on current issues of the professional field
- oral exercises
- writing short texts
Participation in lessons is mandatory.
The course assessment consists of three parts:
1. A dialog with a partner of a basic professional issue (evaluated on a scale 1-5)
2. A poster as a group work of some professional issue (evaluated on a scale 1-5)
3. An individual writing of professional issue (evaluated on a scale 1-5)
Note that participation in lessons is mandatory.
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
23.11.2020 - 29.11.2020
20 - 30
Marja-Leena Piispanen
Having completed the study unit the student is able to
- communicate both orally and literally in frequent situations on professional field (level A2.2-B1.1)
- further develop skills and understanding of communication culture in Finland
- seek information and vocabulary of Social Services and Health Care using Finnish sources
After completing the course the student is able to
- understand instructions given in Finnish both in studies and in a professional environment
- ask for clarification and further information, if needed
- understand the core vocabulary concerning the professionals,client groups and current issues in Social services or Health care
- explore, find and understand the main points and important details of professional texts, such as news and articles in non-scientific publications
The course starts at level A2.2-B1.1 (CEFR, Finnish application). For further information please see: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/fi/resources/european-language-levels-cefr (available in several languages)
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
H-5
The work load for the student is as follows:
- contact lessons and related homework 54 h (2 cr)
- information retrieval, individual work and pair / group presentations 81 h (3 cr)
Kristiina Kuparinen
Face-to-face
The course material will be articles and other current and authentic texts.
Additional reading to brush up and to get aqcuinted to the Health care sector (available in Laurea library):
Mustonen, A., Sippola, H. & Tuononen, N. Hoidetaan suomeksi. Sanoma Pro.
2012 & 2014
Kela, M., Korpela, E.& Lehtinen, P. 2010. Sairaan hyvää suomea. Edita.
Kuparinen, K.& Tapaninen, T. 2008. Hyvin menee! 2. Suomea aikuisille. Otava.
Kuparinen, K.& Tapaninen, T. 2016. Oma suomi 2. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Otava.
Kotisuomessa. A website including both general and vocational materials.
https://www.kotisuomessa.fi/web/guest;jsessionid=0C94C0AC92D49A1CE70005C18F7F77D6
Contents:
- self-assessment and reflection of future needs of language skills
- exploration of short current texts and other sources of information
- short presentations and discussions on current issues of the professional field
- oral exercises
- writing short texts
Participation in lessons is mandatory.
The course assessment consists of three parts:
1. A video of encountering a home care patient. (evaluated on a scale 1-5)
2. A presentation of a Nursing Case. The presentation will be evaluated on a scale 1-5
3. A test of professional vocabulary and reading comprehension (evaluated on a scale 1-5)
Note that participation in lessons is mandatory.
English
01.03.2021 - 31.07.2021
08.02.2021 - 14.02.2021
15 - 20
Kristiina Kuparinen, Marja Tanskanen
Having completed the study unit the student is able to
- communicate both orally and literally in frequent situations on professional field (level B1.1)
- further develop skills and understanding of communication culture in Finland
- seek information and vocabulary of Social Services and Health Care using Finnish sources
After completing the course the student is able to
- understand clear and short instructions given in Finnish both in studies and in a professional environment
- ask for clarification and further information, if needed
- understand the core vocabulary concerning the professionals,client groups and current issues in Social services or Health care
- explore, find and understand the main points and important details of professional texts, such as instructions
The course starts at level B1.1 (CEFR, Finnish application). For further information please see: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/fi/resources/european-language-levels-cefr (available in several languages)
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
H-5
The work load for the student is as follows:
- contact lessons and related homework 54 h (2 cr)
- information retrieval, individual essays and composition of the group presentation 81 h (3 cr)
Anna-Sisko Sorsa
Face-to-face
· Käypä hoito: http://www.kaypahoito.fi/web/kh/etusivu
. Näyttöön perustuva toiminta www.hotus.fi
· FinCC-luokituskokonaisuuden. Käyttöopas: https://www.julkari.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/90804/FinCC-luokituskokonaisuuden%20opas_korjattu%20liitteen%C3%A4%20olevaa%20SHToL-luokitusta.pdf?sequence=1
· Terveydenhuollon rakenteisen kirjaamisen opas https://www.julkari.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/126020/URN_ISBN_978-952-302-479-3.pdf?sequence=1
· Studying Nursing in Finnish: http://randomfinnishlesson.blogspot.fi/2014/11/studying-nursing-in-finnish.html
· Sanasto vuodeosastolle: http://www03.edu.fi/oppimateriaalit/ammatilliset_kielet/potilashuone/fimg/
· Lectures: compulsory attendance, (activity influences your rating)
· Seminar work, group work (Care plan: written and oral report)
· Individual assignment (Vocabulary)
· Word test
Teachers: Marja-Leena Piispanen & Anna-Sisko Sorsa & Tiina Pitkänen
· Seminar work, group work: scale of 1 - 5
· Individual vocabulary assignment: scale of 1 - 5
· Word test: pass / fail
· Lectures: compulsory attendance (activity influences your rating)
REQUIREMENT LEVEL I: https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/Documents/Assessment%20criteria%20for%20bachelor%20students%20a2018-.pdf
Finnish
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
23.11.2020 - 03.01.2021
20 - 30
Anna-Sisko Sorsa, Marja-Leena Piispanen, Tiina Pitkänen
Aims: The student is able to
- communicate both orally and literally in various situations of nursing in Finnish
. develop skills and understanding of professional instructions, documentation and multi-disciplinary interaction
- use relevant information of nursing practices and producing structured professional documents
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
H-5
- Orientation ("Students must be present at the first contact session or report their absence to the teacher in charge. If the absence has not been reported, another student may be enrolled in the study unit in place of the absent student." Laurea University of Applied Sciences Degree Regulations, section 16).
- Seminar day
- Word test
5 cr = 135h
Lectures 28h
Seminar work 36h
Invidual assignment 36h
Independent & on-line working 35h
Arvind Sharma
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
Arvind Sharma
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Arvind Sharma
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
23.11.2020 - 24.01.2021
Jyrki Innanen
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Antti Sekki
Face-to-face
Finnish
08.08.2021 - 23.12.2021
09.07.2021 - 07.08.2021
Antti Sekki
Laurea Yhteinen (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Approved/Failed
Leena Saarikko
Face-to-face
Teacher's material.
At the Leppävaara campus. Canvas will be used. NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course. Notice! Due to the corona situation, at least some of the classes may be in zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/my/leenasaarikko !
Grading from 1 to 5 based on:
- 2-4 small exams during the course
- 1-2 essays during the course
- active participation during the lessons: required attendance is 70 % of the lessons. Students are allowed to absent max. 2 times during the term.
Finnish
03.09.2021 - 26.11.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
20 - 30
Leena Saarikko
Prerequisites: 20 or more credits in Finnish language or otherwise aquired advanced skills. Starting level: B1. Notice! The final level of the course will depend on the level of the students.
Laurea Leppävaara, liko
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
H-5
No final exam, but a few smaller exams and other evaluated assignments during the course.
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 40-45 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours. However, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Oral exercises, presentations, newspaper articles, grammar exercises, new vocabulary etc.
Grading from 1 to 5 based on:
- 2-4 small exams during the course
- 1-2 essays during the course
- active participation during the lessons: required attendance is 70 % of the lessons. Students are allowed to be absent max. 2 times during the term.
Virpi Castren
Face-to-face
The material used in this course will be provided by the teacher and it will be found in Canvas.
The link to the workspace will be sent to the participants in September 2021.
Contact teaching at Leppävaara Campus every Tuesday (14.9. - 30.11.2021)
Regular attendance, max. 4 times of absence because of pedagogical reasons.
NB. You must attend the first meeting (14.9.) otherwise you will lose your place in this study group.
Regular attendance, max. 4 times of absence.
Absence cannot be compensated by extra written assignments.
Active participation
Oral and written assignments
Final test 80%, Oral skills 20%
English
14.09.2021 - 30.11.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
20 - 30
Virpi Castren
The student is able to:
- understand the basic structures and vocabulary of Spanish
- communicate in simple situations of everyday life
- write simple texts
- understand the main points in messages and in Spanish speech spoken at a normal speed about familiar subjects
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
H-5
No alternative manners of performance.
Final exam 1.12.2020.
5 credits = appr. 130 working hours (not translated)
Simple communication events, everyday situations: telling about oneself, greetings, ordering food in a restaurant etc. Pronunciation. Grammar:
- Subject pronouns
- Definite and indefinite articles
- Gender and plural form of nouns
- Present tense of regular and some irregular verbs
- Possessive adjectives
- Prepositions a, de, en, para, por, sin, con
- Adjectives
Cultural knowledge, some characteristic features of Spain and Latin America.
Susanna Ahonen-Coly
Distance learning
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
20 - 40
Susanna Ahonen-Coly, Tarja Chydenius
Laurea Leppävaara
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies, Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Laurea Virtual Campus
5 credits
Approved/Failed
Distance learning
An online course that a student can complete at their own speed. The course consists of five different modules, the tasks of which are mainly done on the Canvas learning platform.
Each module is assessed individually and given a grade. If the student completes each module, the final grade is the average of the module grades. If the grade of a module falls below the minimum value, the student will not receive a performance mark for that module at all.
English
05.08.2021 - 25.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
10 - 70
Antti Sekki
Laurea Yhteinen (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Virtual Campus
5 credits
H-5
The course consists of five modules
-Future working life (1 cr)
Aim of the module: The student understands the main forces of change in working life and especially its entrepreneurial nature. The student perceives the diversity of entrepreneurship and gets a good understanding of different forms of entrepreneurship and their challenges.
-Platform Economy (1 cr)
Aim of the module: The student gets a comprehensive understanding of the different forms of platform economics and their possibilities from the perspective of earning additional income. After the course, students are able to choose the most suitable platforms for their own competence.
-Identification of one's own competence (1 cr)
Aim of the module: The module challenges students to reflect on and identify their own skills and to compare them with the skills needs needed in future working life. After this reflection, the student gets a clear picture of what competencies should be developed on a personal level in order to enable the desired career path.
-Freenlace Entrepreneur Accounting (1 cr)
Aim of the module: The student understands the basics of accounting and cash management. Based on this competence, students understand the importance of personal hourly accounting as part of the pricing of their own competence or product. The purpose of the module is to provide practical instructions for calculating the price of a student's own company (service / product).
-Commercialization of one's own competence (1 cr)
Aim of the module: The student understands the basics of sales work, understands the importance of sales work in terms of being an entrepreneur and learns to perceive one's own abilities in a possible sales or customer service situation.
Leena Kuosmanen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
0 - 25
Leena Kuosmanen, Marko Kallionpää
Laurea Leppävaara, common
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
Approved/Failed
Leena Kuosmanen
Face-to-face
Especially for the first year students it is highly educational to participate the contact sessions. By request, you may have an optional way to conduct the studies.
V1552 Improving Your Study Skills and Finding Your Strengths is addressed to the first and second year degree students who have challenges in their study motivation and learning.
We mainly have contact sessions, which are held regularly at Laurea Tikkurila on Mondays and at Laurea Leppävaara on Fridays.
It is very important to participate the first session:
The sessions are held at Laurea Tikkurila on Mondays and
Laurea Leppävaara on Fridays. You can participate the session at campus most convenient to you. Virtual channels are also used to enhance your study progress. We also pay study visits during the study unit.
Personal Study Plan
Individual and team assignments
Active participation
Interactive sessions
Visits ( for example a museum or art exhibition, or a nature walk)
Evaluation: Pass / Fail
Self and Peer evaluation
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
0 - 25
Leena Kuosmanen, Marko Kallionpää
Laurea Tikkurila, common
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
This is an international and multicultural learning environment and we learn from one another interactively.
This is an international and multicultural learning environment and we learn from one another interactively.
Contact sessions and study visits 80%
Virtual studies 20%
Study Motivation
Time Management
Adaptation Process
Learning Techniques and Skills
Learning Styles
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Self Management
PASS / FAIL ( to be completed)
Leena Saarikko
Face-to-face
Study material can be printed out in Canvas at "Intermediate Finnish" work space after the course has started. Master copy is also available in the Laurea Leppävaara library (Ask the staff for teachers' materials!). It has about 35 pages and is called "Intermediate Finnish". THE STUDENTS COPY/PRINT OUT THE MATERIAL THEMSELVES.
At the campus, on weekly basis, Canvas will be used also. NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course. Notice! Due to the corona situation, at least some of the classes may be in zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/my/leenasaarikko !
Grades 1-5. The final course grade consists of:
- the results of and oral exam
- the results of an written exam
- activive participation during the lessons and
- attendance/absence. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 70 % OF THE LESSONS. The students are allowed to be absent max 2 times during the autumn term. Full attendance is recommended, though!
Finnish
30.08.2021 - 03.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
20 - 30
Leena Saarikko
Prerequisites: 10 cr in Finnish (or otherwise aquired basic skills). Starting level: A1.2.
Laurea Leppävaara, liko
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
H-5
Exam (written and oral) schedule will be announced in the beginning of the course.
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 40-45 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Small talk (colloquial Finnish), studying vocabulary, describing one's home country, grammar (negative past tense, past perfect, pluperfect, more expressions of time, adjective comparison), expressings one's opionion - agreeing and disagreeing - , dates and ordinal numbers etc
Grades 1-5. The final course grade consists of:
- the results of and oral exam
- the results of an written exam
- activive participation during the lessons and
- attendance/absence. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 70 % OF THE LESSONS. The students are allowed to be absent max 2 times during the autumn term. Full attendance is recommended, though!
Leena Saarikko
Face-to-face
Teacher's material (about 35 pages). The material will be available in Optima/Canvas when the course starts. Study material is also available for copying in the Laurea Leppävaara library. THE STUDENTS WILL PRINT OUT OR COPY THE MATERIAL THEMSELVES.
The course will have lessons every week during the whole semester. It's aiming at basic knowledge of Finnish grammar and vocabulary to guarantee that the students will be able to speak and understand Finnish in very basic everyday situations. The target level is A1.1. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages. NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course.
The target level is A1.1. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Written exam at the end of the course
2. Oral exam at the end of the course
3. Small vocabulary tests during the course
4. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Finnish
31.08.2021 - 08.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
20 - 30
Leena Saarikko
No prerequisites required.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
H-5
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 50 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Basic grammar (verb conjugation, endings, questions, possessive etc), vocabulary (related to food, accomodation, studying, describing a person, family, hobbies, numbers, telling the time, weekdays, months etc.), cultural issues (facts, customs, habits in Finland), oral exercises (bying a ticket, paying at the cashier, discussing different issues, personal questions etc.).
Grading 1-5, 1 being the lowest and 5 the highest grade.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Written exam at the end of the course
2. Oral exam at the end of the course
3. Small vocabulary tests during the course
4. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Leena Saarikko
Face-to-face
Teacher's material (about 35 pages). The material will be available in Optima/Canvas when the course starts. Study material is also available for copying in the Laurea Leppävaara library. THE STUDENTS WILL PRINT OUT OR COPY THE MATERIAL THEMSELVES.
The course will have lessons every week during the whole semester. It's aiming at basic knowledge of Finnish grammar and vocabulary to guarantee that the students will be able to speak and understand Finnish in very basic everyday situations. The target level is A1.1. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages. NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course.
The target level is A1.1. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Written exam at the end of the course
2. Oral exam at the end of the course
3. Small vocabulary tests during the course
4. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Finnish
02.09.2021 - 10.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
20 - 30
Leena Saarikko
No prerequisites required.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
H-5
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 50 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Basic grammar (verb conjugation, endings, questions, possessive etc), vocabulary (related to food, accomodation, studying, describing a person, family, hobbies, numbers, telling the time, weekdays, months etc.), cultural issues (facts, customs, habits in Finland), oral exercises (bying a ticket, paying at the cashier, discussing different issues, personal questions etc.).
Grading 1-5, 1 being the lowest and 5 the highest grade.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Written exam at the end of the course
2. Oral exam at the end of the course
3. Small vocabulary tests during the course
4. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
20 - 30
Laurea Yhteinen (not translated)
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Leena Kuosmanen
60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning
Electronic material is used actively:
Mind Tools Open Sources.
Time Management Tools.
Stress Management Tools.
E-tests and analysis of the results in the teams.
Stress Tolerance -study unit is addressed primarily to the 3. and 4. year students, who may face stress in their study conduction, thesis planning or writing and in work placements.
Contact sessions are mainly held in class rooms and in visiting places ( Winter Garden, art gallery, Chapel of Silence).
Canvas learning space is used.
There are some online sessions, too.
Active participation in sessions according to one's personal study plan.
All assignments done according to the instruction.
Pass: Activity in different learning spaces.
Fail: No activity in different learning spaces.
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
0 - 25
Leena Kuosmanen, Marko Kallionpää
Laurea Leppävaara, common
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
2 credits
Approved/Failed
The Stress Tolerance - study unit is open for all international and Finnish students at Laurea. Groups are multicultural. Networking with fellow students is a big learning outcome of the study unit.
This is an international and multicultural learning environment and we learn from one another in interactive practices.
A lovely way to share and learn stress tolerance methods from different cultures and countries.
Individual and collective learning outcome.
Contents of the study unit is:
Personal Study Plan.
Time management skills.
Stress symptoms.
Protective and risk factors.
Mindfulness practices.
Relaxation: a study visit.
How can you manage your stress?
Share your story in the end of the study unit.
Fail: No activity in different learning spaces.
Active participation in sessions according to one's personal study plan.
All assignments done according to the instruction.
Pass: Activity in different learning spaces.
Fail: No activity in different learning spaces.
Leena Kuosmanen
60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning
Electronic material is used actively:
Mind Tools Open Sources.
Time Management Tools.
Stress Management Tools.
E-tests and analysis of the results in the teams.
Stress Tolerance -study unit is addressed primarily to the 3. and 4. year students, who may face stress in their study conduction, thesis planning or writing and in work placements.
Contact sessions are mainly held in class rooms and in visiting places ( Winter Garden, art gallery, Chapel of Silence).
Canvas learning space is used.
There are some online sessions, too.
Active participation in sessions according to one's personal study plan.
All assignments done according to the instruction.
Pass: Activity in different learning spaces.
Fail: No activity in different learning spaces.
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
0 - 25
Leena Kuosmanen, Marko Kallionpää
Laurea Tikkurila, common
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
2 credits
Approved/Failed
The Stress Tolerance - study unit is open for all international and Finnish students at Laurea. Groups are multicultural. Networking with fellow students is a big learning outcome of the study unit.
This is an international and multicultural learning environment and we learn from one another in interactive practices.
A lovely way to share and learn stress tolerance methods from different cultures and countries.
Individual and collective learning outcome.
Contents of the study unit is:
Personal Study Plan.
Time management skills.
Stress symptoms.
Protective and risk factors.
Mindfulness practices.
Relaxation: a study visit.
How can you manage your stress?
Share your story in the end of the study unit.
Fail: No activity in different learning spaces.
Active participation in sessions according to one's personal study plan.
All assignments done according to the instruction.
Pass: Activity in different learning spaces.
Fail: No activity in different learning spaces.
