Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and track.
Face-to-face
Teacher's material.
At the Leppävaara campus. Optima will be used.
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.
English
06.09.2019 - 13.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 20.08.2019
20 - 30
Leena Saarikko
A. 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.
B. Contents of the course: Oral exercises, presentations, newspaper articles, grammar exercises, new vocabulary etc.
Laurea Leppävaara
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), 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.
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 Optima
Optima 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
10.09.2019 - 09.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
20 - 40
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
Laurea university of applied sciences
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea common
5 credits
H-5
Virtually
Start September 10. Final projects no later than December 9.
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
less than 11 points
24 - 15 points 2
14 - 12 points 1
44 - 35 points 4
34 - 25 points 3
50 - 45 points 5
Jutta Ollila
Face-to-face
Learning materials in Optima
The study unit contains work on the following themes:
• orientation and self-assessment of communication skills
• persuasive communication strategies and techniques in presentations, discussions, pitches, interviews and debates
• language needed while mingling in an intercultural context
• teamwork and organisational communication
The study unit is assessed on a point-basis. The student is awarded points on attendance and five different spoken assignments. Grade calculation is as follows:
Attendance:
12 sessions x 2pts/session
Points are given when you are present in class.
In the case of documented illness, you will receive points.
24pts max
Assignments
76pts max
Assignment #1: Old Bag Speech (12pts max)
Assignment #2 Current events (12pts max)
Assignment #3 Persuasive speech (14pts max)
Assignment #4 Debate (18pts max)
Assignment #5 Job interview (18pts max)
100pts max
Grade calculation:
Points correspond to percentage of effort and involvement based on 100% maximum.
100-91pts = Grade 5
90-81pts = Grade 4
80-71pts = Grade 3
70-61pts = Grade 2
60-51pts = Grade 1
50pts < = Failed
English
19.08.2019 - 21.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 01.08.2019
20 - 30
Jutta Ollila
Prerequisite:
The student needs to have completed the mandatory English language study unit, Professional Communication in English or equivalent, prior to taking this study unit.
Laurea Leppävaara
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
H-5
n/a
Development of intercultural competences is integrated into the study unit.
Suitable for exchange students.
5 ECTS = 135 hours of work
approx. 30 hours in class
105 hours of independent study
The student is unable to demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of key principles of effective spoken business communication. He/she does not give evidence of sufficient ability to achieve straightforward communication objectives in the work-related situations practised on the study unit. Language skills in general may be below the required level for a satisfactory production of everyday business messages.
The student demonstrates some understanding of key principles of effective spoken business communication. He/she is able to achieve straightforward communication objectives in common work-related situations and can vary his/her communication style according to the situation. Spoken and written language skills are at an intermediate or upper-intermediate level (approximately B2 according to the Common European Framework). Speech is mostly fluent and language range is sufficient to cope with everyday work-related situations.
The student demonstrates a fair understanding of key principles of effective spoken business communication. He/she is able to achieve communication objectives in common work-related situations with a degree of success and can adapt his/her communication style according to audience and context. Spoken and written language skills in English are at an upper-intermediate or advanced level (B2-C1 according to the Common European Framework). Speech is often fluent, with a relatively high degree of grammatical control and evidence of a good range of vocabulary
The student demonstrates a very good understanding of key principles of effective spoken business communication. He/she is able to communicate clearly, concisely and appropriately in common work-related situations, and is effective in adapting both the style and content of a message to different audiences and in different contexts. Spoken and written language skills in English are at an advanced level (at least C1 according to the Common European Framework). Speech is very fluent, flexible and easy to understand, with evidence of a wide active vocabulary.
A grade of 0-5 is given.
Ilona Rönkä
Face-to-face
Learning materials in Optima
The study unit contains work on the following themes:
• orientation and self-assessment of communication skills
• persuasive communication strategies and techniques in presentations, discussions, pitches, interviews and debates
• language needed while mingling in an intercultural context
• teamwork and organisational communication
The study unit is assessed on a point-basis. The student is awarded points on attendance and five different spoken assignments. Grade calculation is as follows:
Attendance:
12 sessions x 2pts/session
Points are given when you are present in class.
In the case of documented illness, you will receive points.
24pts max
Assignments
76pts max
Assignment #1: Old Bag Speech (12pts max)
Assignment #2 Current events/Advanced vocabulary (12pts max)
Assignment #3 Persuasive speech (14pts max)
Assignment #4 Debate (18pts max)
Assignment #5 Job interview (18pts max)
100pts max
Grade calculation:
Points correspond to percentage of effort and involvement based on 100% maximum.
100-91pts = Grade 5
90-81pts = Grade 4
80-71pts = Grade 3
70-61pts = Grade 2
60-51pts = Grade 1
50pts < = Failed
English
22.01.2020 - 06.05.2020
25.11.2019 - 20.12.2019
20 - 30
Ilona Rönkä
Prerequisite:
The student needs to have completed the mandatory English language study unit, Professional Communication in English or equivalent, prior to taking this study unit.
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
H-5
n/a
Development of intercultural competences is integrated into the study unit.
Suitable for exchange students.
5 ECTS = 135 hours of work
approx. 30 hours in class
105 hours of independent study
The student demonstrates some understanding of key principles of effective spoken business communication. He/she is able to achieve straightforward communication objectives in common work-related situations and can vary his/her communication style according to the situation. Spoken and written language skills are at an intermediate or upper-intermediate level (approximately B2 according to the Common European Framework). Speech is mostly fluent and language range is sufficient to cope with everyday work-related situations.
The student demonstrates a fair understanding of key principles of effective spoken business communication. He/she is able to achieve communication objectives in common work-related situations with a degree of success and can adapt his/her communication style according to audience and context. Spoken and written language skills in English are at an upper-intermediate or advanced level (B2-C1 according to the Common European Framework). Speech is often fluent, with a relatively high degree of grammatical control and evidence of a good range of vocabulary
The student demonstrates a very good understanding of key principles of effective spoken business communication. He/she is able to communicate clearly, concisely and appropriately in common work-related situations, and is effective in adapting both the style and content of a message to different audiences and in different contexts. Spoken and written language skills in English are at an advanced level (at least C1 according to the Common European Framework). Speech is very fluent, flexible and easy to understand, with evidence of a wide active vocabulary.
Sebastian King
Distance learning
- Study material in Optima
- Bailey, S. 2011. Academic writing: a handbook for international students. 3rd edition. London: Routledge.
- Björk, L. & Räisänen, C. 1997. Academic writing. 2nd edition. Lund: Studentliteratur.
- McLean, S. 2010. Business English for Success. Arlington, Virginia: Saylor Academy.
Online implementation through Optima.
Students complete three - four writing assignments during the study unit.
Peer and teacher feedback is given on intermediate drafts of written work.
The study unit belongs to proficiency level II of the complementary language courses at Laurea University of Applied Sciences. The evaluation is carried out on a scale from 0 (HYL) to 5 and is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (the course is targeted at level C1).
Detailed assessment criteria will be provided in the workspace.
English
19.08.2019 - 30.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
20 - 40
Sebastian King
Prerequisites:
Students should be at least at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Laurea university of applied sciences
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea common
5 credits
H-5
The exact dates to be announced later.
135h
Matti Karhumäki
Distance learning
Study material in Optima
- Bailey, S. 2011. Academic writing: a handbook for international students. 3rd edition. London: Routledge.
- Björk, L. & Räisänen, C. 1997. Academic writing. 2nd edition. Lund: Studentliteratur.
- McLean, S. 2010. Business English for Success. Arlington, Virginia: Saylor Academy.
- Teacher's material in Optima
Online implementation through Optima
The study unit belongs to proficiency level II in complementary language courses at Laurea University of Applied Sciences. The evaluation is carried out on a scale from 0 (HYL) to 5 and is based on the Common European Framwork of Reference for Languages (the course is targeted at level C1).
English
01.05.2020 - 30.08.2020
30.03.2020 - 19.04.2020
20 - 40
Matti Karhumäki
Prerequisites:
Students should be at least at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea common
5 credits
H-5
- The study unit is carried out between May and August 2020
135h
Leena Kuosmanen
80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning
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 study motivation and learning.
Mainly 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 Laurea Tikkurila on Mondays and at
Laurea Leppävaara on Fridays. You can participate the session at campus most convenient to you. Virtual channels are also u.sed 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
02.09.2019 - 21.10.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Leena Kuosmanen
Laurea university of applied sciences
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
1 credits
Approved/Failed
This is an international and multicultural learning environment and we learn from one another interactively.
Contact sessions 80%
Virtual studies 20%
Optima workspaces and study visits
Study Motivation
Time Management
Adaptation Process
Learning Techniques and Skills
Learning Styles
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Self Management
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 Kuosmanen
80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning
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 study motivation and learning.
Mainly 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 areheld 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
06.09.2019 - 25.10.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Leena Kuosmanen
Laurea university of applied sciences
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
1 credits
Approved/Failed
This is an international and multicultural learning environment and we learn from one another interactively.
Contact sessions 80%
Virtual studies 20%
Optima workspaces and study visits
Study Motivation
Time Management
Adaptation Process
Learning Techniques and Skills
Learning Styles
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Self Management
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 Kuosmanen
80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning
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 study motivation and learning.
Mainly 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 Laurea Tikkurila on Mondays and at
Laurea Leppävaara on Fridays. You can participate the session at campus most convenient to you. Virtual channels are also u.sed 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
13.01.2020 - 30.03.2020
25.11.2019 - 10.01.2020
20 - 30
Leena Kuosmanen
Laurea university of applied sciences
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
1 credits
Approved/Failed
This is an international and multicultural learning environment and we learn from one another interactively.
Contact sessions 80%
Virtual studies 20%
Optima workspaces and study visits
Study Motivation
Time Management
Adaptation Process
Learning Techniques and Skills
Learning Styles
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Self Management
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 Kuosmanen
80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning
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 study motivation and learning.
Mainly 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 areheld 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
17.01.2020 - 18.03.2020
25.11.2019 - 07.01.2020
Leena Kuosmanen
Laurea university of applied sciences
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
1 credits
Approved/Failed
This is an international and multicultural learning environment and we learn from one another interactively.
Contact sessions 80%
Virtual studies 20%
Optima workspaces and study visits
Study Motivation
Time Management
Adaptation Process
Learning Techniques and Skills
Learning Styles
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Self Management
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 Optima 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 will be used also.
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
05.09.2019 - 19.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 20.08.2019
20 - 40
Leena Saarikko
1: Prerequisites: 10 cr in Finnish (or otherwise aquired basic skills)
2: Contents of the course: 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.
Laurea university of applied sciences
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), 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.
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!
Marja-Leena Piispanen
Distance learning
All the material will be available in Optima 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 Optima.
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
English
23.09.2019 - 08.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
20 - 40
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.
Laurea university of applied sciences
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
5 credits
H-5
This 5 credit course consists of about 20 lessons and 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
Pipsa Kostamo
Face-to-face
The book: Suomen mestari 1: suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille / Sonja Gehring, Sanni Heinzmann (available in the Laurea library, in other libraries and in bookstores)
Some teacher's own material also
Material for independent studying available in libraries, e.g.:
Kuparinen & Tapaninen: Sun suomi. Finnish for beginners. 2013. Otava.
Material for independent studying available in Internet, e.g.:
A taste of Finnish: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/
Easy Finnish. http://oppiminen.yle.fi/suomi-finnish/easyfinnish
Supisuomea. http://yle.fi/vintti/yle.fi/supisuomea/01/index.html
Infopankki. www.infopankki.fi
The course will have lessons weekly during the 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.
Besides contact lessons there will be some assignments. Optima workspace will be in use (information, some material, homework & remote assignment returning).
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. Homework & remote tasks during the course
3. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
English
02.09.2019 - 31.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
20 - 30
Pipsa Kostamo
No prerequisites required.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Laurea university of applied sciences
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), 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.
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.
Kristiina Kuparinen
Face-to-face
The book: Suomen mestari 1: suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille / Sonja Gehring, Sanni Heinzmann (available in the Laurea library, in other libraries and in bookstores)
Some teacher's own material also
Material for independent studying available in libraries, e.g.: Kuparinen & Tapaninen: Sun suomi. Finnish for beginners. 2013. Otava.
Material for independent studying available in Internet, e.g.:
- A taste of Finnish: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/
- Easy Finnish. http://oppiminen.yle.fi/suomi-finnish/easyfinnish
- Supisuomea. http://yle.fi/vintti/yle.fi/supisuomea/01/index.html
- Infopankki. www.infopankki.fi
Contact lessons & individual and group assignments
The course assessment consists of three equally important parts:
1) Presentation of oral skills; a dialogue prepared as a pair or group work OR a video clip of you coping in Finnish in a real life situation. Evaluation P/F.
2) A project work presented in a poster; prepared as a pair or group work. Evaluation 1-5.
3) A written assessment of everyday vocabulary, phrases and grammar. Evaluation 1-5.
The course aims at CEFR level A1. For further information please see description: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr
English
26.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Niina Glerean, Marja-Leena Piispanen, Tiina Wikström
No prerequisites required.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Laurea university of applied sciences
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
H-5
The course is aimed at exchange students
5 cr = 127 hours of student's work. Contact lessons approx. 40 hours, independent studies and a project work in a group approx 87 hours.
The student can understand a few familiar words and very basic phrases concerning oneself, family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak very slowly and clearly.
The student can use some simple phrases and sentences to describe where one lives and people one knows.
The student can understand familiar names, some words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues.
The student can write a short, simple message, for example a shopping list. The student can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a registration form.
The student can understand familiar words and basic phrases concerning oneself, family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak very slowly and clearly.
The student can use some simple phrases and sentences to describe where one lives and people one knows.
The student can interact in a very simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help one formulate what one is trying to say. The student can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.
The student can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues.
The student can write a short, simple message, for example holiday greetings. The student can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering name, nationality and address on a registration form.
The student can understand familiar words and basic phrases concerning oneself, family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly.
The student can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where one lives and people one knows.
The student can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help one formulate what one is trying to say. The student can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.
The student can understand familiar names, words and simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues.
The student can write a short, simple message, for example holiday greetings. The student can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering name, nationality and address on a registration form.
Leena Saarikko
Face-to-face
Teacher's material (about 35 pages). The material will be available in Optima 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.
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
02.09.2019 - 16.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
20 - 40
Leena Saarikko
No prerequisites required.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Laurea Leppävaara
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), 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.
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
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
19.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
20.07.2019 - 18.08.2019
20 - 40
Marja-Leena Piispanen, Anna Niskanen
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
- write a summary in Finnish
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
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
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)
Arvind Sharma
Face-to-face
Basic Calculations(Addition, subtraction, multiply, division)
Units & Conversion
Percentage
Expressions
Roman Numbers
In Class session
Approved / Failed
English
19.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
0 - 30
Jyrki Innanen
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Jaana Akiola
Face-to-face
Materials from training sessions.
Training sessions are held on Campus. Tutor training is arraged in co-operation with Laureamko. Laureamko arranges tutor camp (over night), international tutor trainig session and meetings for responcible tutors. Tutors will also take part in entrance exams days and other events during training semester. In order to be a tutor it is critical that you are present on orientation days in August 2020. Some of the training sessions are held together with the Finnish tutor group and some separately.
Feedback from teacher tutors, other tutors ans Laureamko representatives and portfolio in kyvyt.fi are the bases of evaluation.
English
03.02.2020 - 11.12.2020
25.11.2019 - 01.12.2019
1 - 30
Jaana Akiola
Laurea university of applied sciences
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
Approved/Failed
If you are interested in tutoring online students (BIT online) you can also enroll to this study. Concerning your own situation we can plan the execution of the tutoring training.
Meetings in spring 2020, helping in entrance exams, planning tutoring with teacher tutors and orientation days in August 2020.
Tutoring can not be completed without taking part in tutoring on orientation days.
Incoming exchange students and degree students from other countries.
Leena Saarikko
Face-to-face
Teacher's material.
At the Leppävaara campus. Optima will be used.
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
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
20 - 30
Leena Saarikko
A. 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.
B. Contents of the course: Oral exercises, presentations, newspaper articles, grammar exercises, new vocabulary etc.
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), 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.
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 Optima
Optima 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 - 24.05.2020
20 - 50
Eva Forssén
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
Laurea Yhteinen (not translated)
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea common
5 credits
H-5
Virtually
Start January 13. Final projects no later than April 14.
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
Virpi Castren
Face-to-face
English
03.09.2020 - 10.12.2020
02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
20 - 30
Virpi Castren
Korkeakouluyksikkö W (not translated)
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
Approved/Failed
Kristiina Kuparinen
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
Kristiina Kuparinen
Laurea Yhteinen (not translated)
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Approved/Failed
Ilona Rönkä
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
20 - 30
Sebastian King
Laurea Yhteinen (not translated)
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
Approved/Failed
Niina Kovalainen
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
20 - 30
Niina Kovalainen
Laurea Yhteinen (not translated)
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Leena Saarikko
Face-to-face
Study material can be printed out in Optima 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 will be used also.
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
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
20 - 30
Leena Saarikko
1: Prerequisites: 10 cr in Finnish (or otherwise aquired basic skills). Starting level: A1.2.
2: Contents of the course: 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.
Laurea Yhteinen (not translated)
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), 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.
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 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.
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
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
20 - 30
Leena Saarikko
No prerequisites required.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Laurea Yhteinen (not translated)
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), 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.
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 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.
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
17.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
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)
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), 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.
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
Face-to-face
Teacher's material (about 35 pages). The material will be available in Optima 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.
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
01.10.2020 - 31.12.2020
07.09.2020 - 13.09.2020
20 - 30
Marja-Leena Piispanen
No prerequisites required.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Korkeakouluyksikkö D, Tikkurila
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
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.
Marja-Leena Piispanen
Distance learning
Teacher's material (about 35 pages). The material will be available in Optima 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.
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
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
20 - 30
Marja-Leena Piispanen
No prerequisites required.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
Korkeakouluyksikkö D, Tikkurila
CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English), Generic Studies
Laurea common
5 credits
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.
