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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
ITC.KIE.010
Introduction to Finnish Society and Culture, 2–3 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
ITC.KIE.010Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic year
2024–2025Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
Pass-FailPersons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Kimmo AhonenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Core content:
- Introduction to Finnish history and society
- Finnish education system
- Finnish communication and business culture
- Cultural heritage of Finland and Satakunta region
- Current issues in technology and innovation in Finland
- Study visits to schools & companies
Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Completion option 1
The course is primarily intended for exchange students studying at the University of Tampere Pori campus (the lectures are held in Pori). Lectures and a written assignment based on lectures and delivered materials will be worth 2 ECTS credits. Students may write a longer essay based on given material to earn 1 additional ECTS credits.
Participation in teaching
26.08.2024 – 03.12.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
08.01.2025 – 30.04.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)