Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and track.
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.
English
03.09.2021 - 26.11.2021
01.06.2021 - 03.09.2021
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
Distance learning
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.
Online course.
Virtual sessions in Zoom every Tuesday (5.10. - 14.12.2021)
Regular attendance, max. 4 times of absence because of pedagogical reasons.
NB. You must attend the first meeting (5.10.2021) otherwise you will lose your place in this study group.
You will need computer, camera and microphone in this course.
Bienvenidos!
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
01.10.2021 - 14.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 19.09.2021
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
5 credits
H-5
No alternative manners of performance.
Final exam 14.12.2021.
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
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
30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
07.06.2021 - 29.08.2021
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.
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
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
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
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. Your individual needs are are discussed with the teacher.
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, adaptation process 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
at Laurea Tikkurila on Monday or Laurea Leppävaara on Friday ( see the schedule). 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 in sessions.
Visits ( for example a museum or art exhibition, or a nature walk)
Evaluation: Pass / Fail
Self and Peer evaluation in the class.
English
03.09.2021 - 31.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.06.2021
0 - 25
Leena Kuosmanen, Marko Kallionpää
Laurea Leppävaara, common
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Leppävaara
Approved/Failed
There might be a project involved, and that will be added here when details are known.
This is an international and multicultural learning environment and we learn from one another interactively. All students are welcome to learn together.
Contact sessions and study visits 80%
Virtual studies 20%
Personal Study Plan (PSP)
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
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. Individual needs are discussed with the teacher.
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, adaptation process 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 at Laurea Tikkurila on Monday or Laurea Leppävaara on Friday. 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 during sessions.
Visits ( for example a museum or art exhibition, or a nature walk).
Evaluation: Pass / Fail
Self and Peer evaluation in the class.
English
30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.06.2021
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.
Contact sessions and study visits 80%
Virtual studies 20%
Personal Study Plan.
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!
English
30.08.2021 - 03.12.2021
01.06.2021 - 29.08.2021
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.
English
31.08.2021 - 08.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
20 - 40
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.
English
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.
Heli Karjalainen
Face-to-face
Finnish
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
20 - 30
Marina Arvonen, Johanna Kamke
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Laurea Tikkurila
Approved/Failed
Arvind Sharma
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.05.2021
0 - 30
Arvind Sharma
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
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 from different sources 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
15.10.2021 - 31.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.06.2021
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 and shared stories are 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 from different sources 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
11.10.2021 - 31.12.2021
24.05.2021 - 30.06.2021
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 and shared expertise are 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.
There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.
