Opinto-opas
2003
Study guide
2003
Opinto-opas · Laurea – opinto-opas 2003–2004
5 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT LAUREA
Study guide · Laurea – Study Guide 2003–2004
5 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT LAUREA
Laurea – Study Guide 2003–2004
5 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT LAUREA
The aim of the teaching activities at Laurea is that the student will acquire skills that are competitive both in Finland and overseas. In today's working environment professional expertise has to include international knowledge and an understanding of different cultures.
In this respect Laurea's international activities support its students' professional development. Laurea's mission in terms of international status is to be an internationally recognised expert in network processes. By integrating international activities into our teaching, regional development, research, development and service activities we support the internationalisation of students, staff, the local area and the working life of the community.
International elements can be included in all studies at Laurea – not only language and cultural studies, but also the studies related to a chosen profession, job placements and theses. Each student has at his or her disposal opportunities for international learning within Laurea's own programmes. In addition, Laurea is part of a network of around 140 co-operating institutions around the world.
It is always worth applying to study or train overseas during your studies. Experience in other countries teaches us to cope with demanding tasks and helps to improve language skills, knowledge of different cultures, co-operation skills and professionalism. Laurea's wide-ranging international co-operation network reaches around 30 countries. The focus is mainly on universities within the European Union and the countries that are applying to join the EU. Other options include Africa, Australia, the Far East, China, Canada and Russia.
Laurea also encourages its students to become international in many other ways, within the framework provided by the polytechnic (= 'internationalisation at home'). Laurea's English Degree Programmes and courses make internationalisation a natural part of the Polytechnic's activities. The professional part of each Degree Programme includes courses related to internationalisation; the options and titles depend on the Degree Programme. The students' professional development is also supported by work assignments, projects and studies carried out from an international angle. Laurea's wide-ranging language programme offers opportunities for studying both well-known and unusual languages and cultures. International theme days, events, projects and visits by experts are part of the day-to-day operation of the Polytechnic. Studies offered transcend the limits of fields of study and institutes, and their extent is freely chosen by the student.
The most important areas in the Finnish economy feature strongly in Laurea's international activities. The student may also choose international routes to specialisation, building professional paths directed towards the Baltic states, the Nordic countries, Russia or the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world ('el mundo hispano-/luso parlante', or 'Hilu'). International study paths usually consist of a 40-credit package, broken down into four 10-credit courses: language and cultural studies, degree-related studies, job placement and thesis. Upon completion of the international study path the student will receive a certificate detailing his or her area of specialisation.
Orientation studies and special events are arranged both at the Institutes and by the Regional Units for incoming and outgoing students. Incoming students have the possibility of completing an Internet based study unit “Welcome to Finland” already before they come to Laurea, the International Coordinator of the institute will assist you in doing this. Outgoing students are usually required to complete an Internet based study unit “Going Abroad” before the international student exchange, in addition to this also institute specific courses are organised.
YY7131 Welcome to Finland and Laurea, 1.5 ECTS
Objective and Content: Orientation studies for students who will enter Laurea either as exchange students or non-Finnish students in the English-language Degree Programmes.
The course is fully web-based consisting of exercises that will help students familiarize with Finland through cultural, socio-ecomical and educational viewpoints. There is also a mini-course in Finnish and an introduction of Laurea Polytechnic.
Prerequisites: None
Method: Web-based distance learning
Assessment: Pass/Fail
Semester: Anytime during terms 1-4, consult your international coordinator for enrolment
YY7133 Going Abroad, 1 ECTS
Only for students, who are going to study or work on a practical placement abroad. Contact your international coordinator before enrolling.
Objective and Content: This course is designed for everyone at Laurea who is going to study or work on a practical placement abroad. The objective is to make it easier for you to prepare for your stay and assignments in your host country.
Structure: Preparing for the Cultural Encounter, Finland: Information Package,
Interaction Between Cultures, Information on Target Country, Study at Laurea Polytechnic, Finnish Educational System, Laurea, Preparation for Going Abroad.
Prerequisites: None
Method: Web-based distance learning, one contact lesson (orientation meeting), two assignments. The language of study is English (but assignments can be completed also in Swedish or German).
Assessment: Pass/Fail
Semester: Terms 2,4
Working along with Laurea International Coordinators, there are Laurea International Student Tutors in all Laurea Institutes who are happy and competent to assist foreign students in matters concerning studies and social life. A new group of tutors is educated yearly (see “Opinto-opas”: YY7120 and YY7130 Tutor Student Programme, more information also from the International Coordinators).
You will find more information on International Activities at the Offices, on notice boards, at information points, at www.laurea.fi and from each institute's international coordinators.
In this respect Laurea's international activities support its students' professional development. Laurea's mission in terms of international status is to be an internationally recognised expert in network processes. By integrating international activities into our teaching, regional development, research, development and service activities we support the internationalisation of students, staff, the local area and the working life of the community.
International elements can be included in all studies at Laurea – not only language and cultural studies, but also the studies related to a chosen profession, job placements and theses. Each student has at his or her disposal opportunities for international learning within Laurea's own programmes. In addition, Laurea is part of a network of around 140 co-operating institutions around the world.
It is always worth applying to study or train overseas during your studies. Experience in other countries teaches us to cope with demanding tasks and helps to improve language skills, knowledge of different cultures, co-operation skills and professionalism. Laurea's wide-ranging international co-operation network reaches around 30 countries. The focus is mainly on universities within the European Union and the countries that are applying to join the EU. Other options include Africa, Australia, the Far East, China, Canada and Russia.
Laurea also encourages its students to become international in many other ways, within the framework provided by the polytechnic (= 'internationalisation at home'). Laurea's English Degree Programmes and courses make internationalisation a natural part of the Polytechnic's activities. The professional part of each Degree Programme includes courses related to internationalisation; the options and titles depend on the Degree Programme. The students' professional development is also supported by work assignments, projects and studies carried out from an international angle. Laurea's wide-ranging language programme offers opportunities for studying both well-known and unusual languages and cultures. International theme days, events, projects and visits by experts are part of the day-to-day operation of the Polytechnic. Studies offered transcend the limits of fields of study and institutes, and their extent is freely chosen by the student.
The most important areas in the Finnish economy feature strongly in Laurea's international activities. The student may also choose international routes to specialisation, building professional paths directed towards the Baltic states, the Nordic countries, Russia or the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world ('el mundo hispano-/luso parlante', or 'Hilu'). International study paths usually consist of a 40-credit package, broken down into four 10-credit courses: language and cultural studies, degree-related studies, job placement and thesis. Upon completion of the international study path the student will receive a certificate detailing his or her area of specialisation.
Orientation studies and special events are arranged both at the Institutes and by the Regional Units for incoming and outgoing students. Incoming students have the possibility of completing an Internet based study unit “Welcome to Finland” already before they come to Laurea, the International Coordinator of the institute will assist you in doing this. Outgoing students are usually required to complete an Internet based study unit “Going Abroad” before the international student exchange, in addition to this also institute specific courses are organised.
YY7131 Welcome to Finland and Laurea, 1.5 ECTS
Objective and Content: Orientation studies for students who will enter Laurea either as exchange students or non-Finnish students in the English-language Degree Programmes.
The course is fully web-based consisting of exercises that will help students familiarize with Finland through cultural, socio-ecomical and educational viewpoints. There is also a mini-course in Finnish and an introduction of Laurea Polytechnic.
Prerequisites: None
Method: Web-based distance learning
Assessment: Pass/Fail
Semester: Anytime during terms 1-4, consult your international coordinator for enrolment
YY7133 Going Abroad, 1 ECTS
Only for students, who are going to study or work on a practical placement abroad. Contact your international coordinator before enrolling.
Objective and Content: This course is designed for everyone at Laurea who is going to study or work on a practical placement abroad. The objective is to make it easier for you to prepare for your stay and assignments in your host country.
Structure: Preparing for the Cultural Encounter, Finland: Information Package,
Interaction Between Cultures, Information on Target Country, Study at Laurea Polytechnic, Finnish Educational System, Laurea, Preparation for Going Abroad.
Prerequisites: None
Method: Web-based distance learning, one contact lesson (orientation meeting), two assignments. The language of study is English (but assignments can be completed also in Swedish or German).
Assessment: Pass/Fail
Semester: Terms 2,4
Working along with Laurea International Coordinators, there are Laurea International Student Tutors in all Laurea Institutes who are happy and competent to assist foreign students in matters concerning studies and social life. A new group of tutors is educated yearly (see “Opinto-opas”: YY7120 and YY7130 Tutor Student Programme, more information also from the International Coordinators).
You will find more information on International Activities at the Offices, on notice boards, at information points, at www.laurea.fi and from each institute's international coordinators.