Opinto-opas
2004
Study guide
2004
Opinto-opas · Laurea – opinto-opas 2004–2005
4.3 Orientation Studies
Study guide · Laurea – Study Guide 2004–2005
4.3 Orientation Studies
Laurea – Study Guide 2004–2005
4.3 Orientation Studies
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
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
Credits:
1.5 ECTS
YY7133 Going Abroad
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, but you must have the permission of your international coordinator to take this course.
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
Credits:
1 cr
YY7131 Welcome to Finland and Laurea
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
Credits:
1.5 ECTS
YY7133 Going Abroad
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, but you must have the permission of your international coordinator to take this course.
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
Credits:
1 cr