Opinto-opas
2005
Study guide
2005
Opinto-opas · Laurea – opinto-opas 2005–2006
4 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT LAUREA
Study guide · Laurea – Study Guide 2005–2006
4 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT LAUREA
Laurea – Study Guide 2005–2006
4 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 aim is to be an international polytechnic participating in innovation activities. The polytechnic’s three tasks – education, regional development and research and development – are also implemented in an international environment, this way 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 150 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. 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 Baltic Sea Region or the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world ('el mundo hispano-/lusoparlante', or 'Hilu'). International study paths usually consist of a 60-credit package, broken down into four 15-credit parts: 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. In addition, students interested in Asian studies can apply for an entitlement to study with the national East and Southeast Asia co-operation network.
Baltic Sea Region Studies
Laurea’s studies on the Baltic Sea Region are based on the EU’s enlargement to the region. The Baltic Sea served its surrounding nations and peoples as a cultural and spiritual unifying element for thousands of years during the Viking era, at the time of the Hansa Alliance and in the Kalmar Union. The significance of the Baltic Sea as a unifying force will again increase when in 2004 it became almost entirely an inland sea of the EU. Northwest Russia and the area around Kaliningrad are seen as essential areas in relation to the Baltic Sea.
In the 2005-2006 academic year students will be able to choose a study path for international expertise focusing on the Baltic Sea Region (e.g. the Baltic countries, the Nordic countries or Russia). Baltic Sea region studies generally form an entity of 60 credits, made up of 15 credits from each of the following areas:
-language and cultural studies
-subject-related studies
-practical studies
-bachelor's thesis
The studies will begin in the 2. term with a joint introduction, which looks at co-operation in the Baltic Sea region, taking into account Laurea’s areas of expertise in sustainable development, business competence, welfare competence and ICT. This introduction is planned and implemented together with our partner institutions. We have created a network of these partners all around the Baltic Sea region, with institutions in Russia (the St. Petersburg area), Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Denmark and Sweden. After receiving a joint introduction and frame of reference students may choose language, cultural and professional studies, practical studies and theses in relation to the Baltic Sea region to include in their personal study plans, from Laurea’s and its partners’ selections.
Studies are designed so that students have the opportunity of specialising geographically within their own professions (e.g. Business in Russia). However, there are also subjects (e.g. ‘the environment’) that facilitate co-operation across different geographic areas and professions. Studies are carried out through multidisciplinary projects, partly online and partly in English. Studies are planned and implemented in co-operation with our partner institutions from the Baltic Sea region.
Examples of study units and projects:
YY7540: Introduction to Studies in the Baltic Sea Region, 3 ECTS, 2.term
Language studies at Laurea, e.g. Swedish, Russian, Latvian, German, Estonian
Johdatus Venäjä-tuntemukseen 3 ECTS, 4. term
Venäjän kulttuurihistoria 1,5 ECTS, 1.-4. term, kirjatentti
HB 7508 Russia as Target Market, 3 ECTS, Leppävaara
Perhe Kikkerissä –projekti 6 ECTS + harjoittelu, Vantaa, sote
HB7508 Baltic Countries as Target Market, 3 ECTS, Leppävaara
Inledning till Nordastudier 1,5 ECTS
Samhället och arbetsmarknaden i Norden 3 ECTS
Lev och må bra 3 ECTS
Studies are constantly under development and further planning. For up-to-date information visit www.laurea.fi.
Finnish Polytechnic Network for East and Southeast Asia Virtual Asian Studies Programme
The Virtual Asian Studies Programme is an interdisciplinary study programme designed by the Finnish Polytechnic Network for East and Southeast Asia. The Programme consists of three courses (study units), each worth 4.5 ECTS Credits. Students can choose to study the whole programme (13.5 ECTS Credits) or smaller study units. Students who do not have previous knowledge of East and Southeast Asia should take the course Orientation to East and South East Asia first. The language of instruction is English.
For more information contact the Asian Studies coordinator (tanja.korteharju@laurea.fi) or consult Laurea’s website: www.laurea.fi > Studies > Instruction > Online Studies. Consult also the websites of the Polytechnic and University Networks for East and South East Asia: www.asianet.fi. On the website you can subscribe to the Asianet mailing list, which is an open information forum for East and Southeast Asian studies and teaching. The languages of the list are mainly Finnish and English.
1) Orientation to East and South East Asia 4.5 ECTS
This course is designed for all polytechnic students who are planning student exchange and/or practical training in Asia. It is also targeted at other students who want to study the basics of the area.
Objectives:
After successfully completing this course the students
a) comprehend the cultural, legal, political and economical environment in East and South East Asia
b) understand the impact of these factors on living, studying and working in the area.
2) Social and Health Care in Asian Countries 4.5 ECTS
The course is designed for (social and health care) students interested in student exchange or Asian countries and cultures.
Objectives:
The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge and understanding of the status of health, health and social policies and development plans, and the education system in health and social studies in East and Southeast Asia.
3) Asian Tourism and Service Culture & Management 4.5 ECTS
This course is designed for (tourism, service culture & management) students who are planning student exchange and/or practical training in Asia.
Objectives:
After successfully completing this course the students
a) have an understanding of the tourism and hospitality industry in Japan, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand
b) understand the impact of these industries on living, studying and working in the area.
Orientation studies and special events are arranged 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 “Valtteri” 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 Valtteri
Objective and Content
This course is designed together by Finnish Polytechnics for all students who are 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.
Prerequisites: None, but you must have the permission of your international coordinator to take this course.
Method: Web-based distance learning, assignments. The language of study is English.
Assessment: Pass/Fail
Semester: Anytime during terms 1-4, consult your international coordinator for enrolment
Credits: 1.5 ECTS
Working along with Laurea International Coordinators, there are Laurea International Tutor Students 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, if you are interested in becoming a student tutor see the Finnish “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.
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 150 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. 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 Baltic Sea Region or the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world ('el mundo hispano-/lusoparlante', or 'Hilu'). International study paths usually consist of a 60-credit package, broken down into four 15-credit parts: 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. In addition, students interested in Asian studies can apply for an entitlement to study with the national East and Southeast Asia co-operation network.
Baltic Sea Region Studies
Laurea’s studies on the Baltic Sea Region are based on the EU’s enlargement to the region. The Baltic Sea served its surrounding nations and peoples as a cultural and spiritual unifying element for thousands of years during the Viking era, at the time of the Hansa Alliance and in the Kalmar Union. The significance of the Baltic Sea as a unifying force will again increase when in 2004 it became almost entirely an inland sea of the EU. Northwest Russia and the area around Kaliningrad are seen as essential areas in relation to the Baltic Sea.
In the 2005-2006 academic year students will be able to choose a study path for international expertise focusing on the Baltic Sea Region (e.g. the Baltic countries, the Nordic countries or Russia). Baltic Sea region studies generally form an entity of 60 credits, made up of 15 credits from each of the following areas:
-language and cultural studies
-subject-related studies
-practical studies
-bachelor's thesis
The studies will begin in the 2. term with a joint introduction, which looks at co-operation in the Baltic Sea region, taking into account Laurea’s areas of expertise in sustainable development, business competence, welfare competence and ICT. This introduction is planned and implemented together with our partner institutions. We have created a network of these partners all around the Baltic Sea region, with institutions in Russia (the St. Petersburg area), Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Denmark and Sweden. After receiving a joint introduction and frame of reference students may choose language, cultural and professional studies, practical studies and theses in relation to the Baltic Sea region to include in their personal study plans, from Laurea’s and its partners’ selections.
Studies are designed so that students have the opportunity of specialising geographically within their own professions (e.g. Business in Russia). However, there are also subjects (e.g. ‘the environment’) that facilitate co-operation across different geographic areas and professions. Studies are carried out through multidisciplinary projects, partly online and partly in English. Studies are planned and implemented in co-operation with our partner institutions from the Baltic Sea region.
Examples of study units and projects:
YY7540: Introduction to Studies in the Baltic Sea Region, 3 ECTS, 2.term
Language studies at Laurea, e.g. Swedish, Russian, Latvian, German, Estonian
Johdatus Venäjä-tuntemukseen 3 ECTS, 4. term
Venäjän kulttuurihistoria 1,5 ECTS, 1.-4. term, kirjatentti
HB 7508 Russia as Target Market, 3 ECTS, Leppävaara
Perhe Kikkerissä –projekti 6 ECTS + harjoittelu, Vantaa, sote
HB7508 Baltic Countries as Target Market, 3 ECTS, Leppävaara
Inledning till Nordastudier 1,5 ECTS
Samhället och arbetsmarknaden i Norden 3 ECTS
Lev och må bra 3 ECTS
Studies are constantly under development and further planning. For up-to-date information visit www.laurea.fi.
Finnish Polytechnic Network for East and Southeast Asia Virtual Asian Studies Programme
The Virtual Asian Studies Programme is an interdisciplinary study programme designed by the Finnish Polytechnic Network for East and Southeast Asia. The Programme consists of three courses (study units), each worth 4.5 ECTS Credits. Students can choose to study the whole programme (13.5 ECTS Credits) or smaller study units. Students who do not have previous knowledge of East and Southeast Asia should take the course Orientation to East and South East Asia first. The language of instruction is English.
For more information contact the Asian Studies coordinator (tanja.korteharju@laurea.fi) or consult Laurea’s website: www.laurea.fi > Studies > Instruction > Online Studies. Consult also the websites of the Polytechnic and University Networks for East and South East Asia: www.asianet.fi. On the website you can subscribe to the Asianet mailing list, which is an open information forum for East and Southeast Asian studies and teaching. The languages of the list are mainly Finnish and English.
1) Orientation to East and South East Asia 4.5 ECTS
This course is designed for all polytechnic students who are planning student exchange and/or practical training in Asia. It is also targeted at other students who want to study the basics of the area.
Objectives:
After successfully completing this course the students
a) comprehend the cultural, legal, political and economical environment in East and South East Asia
b) understand the impact of these factors on living, studying and working in the area.
2) Social and Health Care in Asian Countries 4.5 ECTS
The course is designed for (social and health care) students interested in student exchange or Asian countries and cultures.
Objectives:
The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge and understanding of the status of health, health and social policies and development plans, and the education system in health and social studies in East and Southeast Asia.
3) Asian Tourism and Service Culture & Management 4.5 ECTS
This course is designed for (tourism, service culture & management) students who are planning student exchange and/or practical training in Asia.
Objectives:
After successfully completing this course the students
a) have an understanding of the tourism and hospitality industry in Japan, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand
b) understand the impact of these industries on living, studying and working in the area.
Orientation studies and special events are arranged 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 “Valtteri” 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 Valtteri
Objective and Content
This course is designed together by Finnish Polytechnics for all students who are 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.
Prerequisites: None, but you must have the permission of your international coordinator to take this course.
Method: Web-based distance learning, assignments. The language of study is English.
Assessment: Pass/Fail
Semester: Anytime during terms 1-4, consult your international coordinator for enrolment
Credits: 1.5 ECTS
Working along with Laurea International Coordinators, there are Laurea International Tutor Students 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, if you are interested in becoming a student tutor see the Finnish “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.