Free Choice Studies
Free Choice Studies 2021-22
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
30.09.2024 - 10.11.2024
Credits
2 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Cory Isaacs
Student groups
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IB23BBachelor of Business Administration, International Business
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IB23ABachelor of Business Administration, International Business
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IB22B
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IGWIB24FGateway to International Business
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IB22A
Objective
Students will know the ways of conducting business in the Nordic countries. Students will understand the unique challenges of creating a successful market entry plan into the region. Students will be aware of the Nordic countries economies, cultures and political systems.
Content
- The Nordic model
- Economies
- Cultures
- Industries and trade
Materials
Andreasson, Claes, and Steve Strid. 2008. The Viking Manifesto: The Scandinavian approach to business and blasphemy. London. Marshall Cavendish.
Lewis, Richard D. 2004. Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf. London. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Material handed out by the teacher
Teaching methods
- Recorded Lectures and Guided Practice
- Independent study
- Web studies
- Poster Presentation
Student workload
- 2 credits = 54 hours
- 54 hours of combined lectures, guided practice and independent study
- Students are free to decide on their own how to use the assigned study hours in regards to completing the course tasks.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The exam and classroom performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The exam and classroom performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam 100% - Held in the EXAM room on campus
Students must also complete all course tasks and homework assignments.
Failure to complete all course material will result in a lower grade or your final grade being withheld until all tasks are complete at an acceptable level.
Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 23.02.2025
Timing
17.02.2025 - 25.05.2025
Credits
2 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Cory Isaacs
Student groups
-
IGWIB25SGateway to International Business
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IB22B
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IB22A
Objective
Students will know the ways of conducting business in the Nordic countries. Students will understand the unique challenges of creating a successful market entry plan into the region. Students will be aware of the Nordic countries economies, cultures and political systems.
Content
- The Nordic model
- Economies
- Cultures
- Industries and trade
Materials
Andreasson, Claes, and Steve Strid. 2008. The Viking Manifesto: The Scandinavian approach to business and blasphemy. London. Marshall Cavendish.
Lewis, Richard D. 2004. Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf. London. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Material handed out by the teacher
Teaching methods
- Recorded Lectures and Guided Practice
- Independent study
- Web studies
- Poster Presentation
Student workload
- 2 credits = 54 hours
- 54 hours of combined lectures, guided practice and independent study
- Students are free to decide on their own how to use the assigned study hours in regards to completing the course tasks.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The exam and classroom performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The exam and classroom performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam 100% - Held in the EXAM room on campus
Students must also complete all course tasks and homework assignments.
Failure to complete all course material will result in a lower grade or your final grade being withheld until all tasks are complete at an acceptable level.
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Student groups
-
IB23BBachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Objective
The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.
Content
pronunciation
basic grammar
basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
telling about oneself
shopping situations
ordering food in a restaurant
telling the way
Materials
- Kontturi, Kuokkanen-Kekki & Palmujoki 2012: Español uno. Espanjaa aikuisille
Sánchez Lobato & García Fernández 2007 (tai uudempi): Nuevo Español 2000
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
15.04.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
16 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Student groups
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VVO
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LITA24CBachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
Education groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
Objective
The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.
Content
pronunciation
basic grammar
basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
telling about oneself
shopping situations
ordering food in a restaurant
telling the way
Materials
- Kontturi, Kuokkanen-Kekki & Palmujoki 2012: Español uno. Espanjaa aikuisille
Sánchez Lobato & García Fernández 2007 (tai uudempi): Nuevo Español 2000
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 25.05.2025
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Student groups
-
IB23BBachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Objective
The student masters the basics of Spanish to a greater extent, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
Having taken the course, the student is able to discuss travel-related issues and is able to talk about their home country and home town in the target language.
Content
- basic grammar
- more shopping situations
- travel-related situations
- presentation of one?s own home town
Materials
- Kontturi, Kuokkanen-Kekki & Palmujoki 2012: Español uno. Espanjaa aikuisille
Sánchez Lobato & García Fernández 2007 (tai uudempi): Nuevo Español 2000
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Qualifications
Spanish 1
Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 15.12.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 25.05.2025
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
16 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Student groups
-
LITA24CBachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
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VVO
Education groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
Objective
The student masters the basics of Spanish to a greater extent, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
Having taken the course, the student is able to discuss travel-related issues and is able to talk about their home country and home town in the target language.
Content
- basic grammar
- more shopping situations
- travel-related situations
- presentation of one?s own home town
Materials
- Kontturi, Kuokkanen-Kekki & Palmujoki 2012: Español uno. Espanjaa aikuisille
Sánchez Lobato & García Fernández 2007 (tai uudempi): Nuevo Español 2000
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Qualifications
Spanish 1
Enrollment
02.09.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 80
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Heli Simon
- Sirkka Nieminen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
IGWIB24FGateway to International Business
Education groups
- Small group 1
- Small group 2
Objective
Students know basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. They are able to tell and write about themselves using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, the students are acquainted with Finland as a country and also have a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.
Content
This course provides students with an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
- greetings and basic phrases
- numbers
- introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family members and housing
- some expressions of time (weekdays, months, seasons, telling time)
- weather
- simple everyday situations, e.g. shopping and asking prices
- grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases
- main features of the spoken language
- basic information about Finland and Finnish culture
Materials
Study and online material is announced at the beginning of the course.
Teaching methods
contact and online lessons, independent studies, written and spoken assignments and a presentation
Exam schedules
Exam and retake exam times are announced during the course. Participation in the course requires consent to an electronically supervised exam.
Student workload
81h, incl. lectures 24 - 27 h
53 - 55 h independent and online studies
Content scheduling
- During the course, students submit the assignments and tests and attend the lessons.
- Study journals can be submitted after the course
Further information
To gain the credits, the student must accomplish all the parts of the course:
- submit the tests and assignments
- submit a presentation
- submit a study journal
- take an exam
- take a spoken exam
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level A1
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows some of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions, but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture. The student has shortly dealt with some topics of the culture presentations in the study journal.
Attention! The assessment criteria for presentations will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows the most of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics in the study journal.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts aabout the country and its culture. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics thoroughly and extensively in the study journal.
Assessment methods and criteria
Language 60%:
-active participation (min. 50% to pass the course, min 80% to get the highest grade)
-written and spoken exercises (incl. all the Moodle forum assignments completed by given deadlines)
-exam (students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)
Country and culture 40%:
-participation in lectures
-presentation of Finland and Finnish culture
-study journal (passed or failed)
Enrollment
17.02.2025 - 23.02.2025
Timing
24.02.2025 - 25.05.2025
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 80
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Heli Simon
- Sirkka Nieminen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
IGWIB25SGateway to International Business
Education groups
- Small group 1
- Small group 2
Objective
Students know basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. They are able to tell and write about themselves using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, the students are acquainted with Finland as a country and also have a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.
Content
This course provides students with an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
- greetings and basic phrases
- numbers
- introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family members and housing
- some expressions of time (weekdays, months, seasons, telling time)
- weather
- simple everyday situations, e.g. shopping and asking prices
- grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases
- main features of the spoken language
- basic information about Finland and Finnish culture
Materials
Study and online material is announced at the beginning of the course.
Teaching methods
contact and online lessons, independent studies, written and spoken assignments and a presentation
Exam schedules
Exam and retake exam times are announced during the course. Participation in the course requires consent to an electronically supervised exam.
Student workload
81h, incl. lectures 24 - 27 h
53 - 55 h independent and online studies
Content scheduling
- During the course, students submit the assignments and tests and attend the lessons.
- Study journals can be submitted after the course
Further information
To gain the credits, the student must accomplish all the parts of the course:
- submit the tests and assignments
- submit a presentation
- submit a study journal
- take an exam
- take a spoken exam
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level A1
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows some of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions, but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture. The student has shortly dealt with some topics of the culture presentations in the study journal.
Attention! The assessment criteria for presentations will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows the most of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics in the study journal.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts aabout the country and its culture. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics thoroughly and extensively in the study journal.
Assessment methods and criteria
Language 60%:
-active participation (min. 50% to pass the course, min 80% to get the highest grade)
-written and spoken exercises (incl. all the Moodle forum assignments completed by given deadlines)
-exam (students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)
Country and culture 40%:
-participation in lectures
-presentation of Finland and Finnish culture
-study journal (passed or failed)
Timing
17.01.2025 - 30.04.2025
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 20
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Student groups
-
VVO
Objective
Student
- copes with everyday speech situations
- writes short messages
- discusses leisure, travel and the weather
- can run errands in shops, restaurants and hotels
Content
- telling you about the week's programme and free time
- making an appointment
- asking for directions and transport
- when travelling, staying in a hotel
- going to a restaurant
- weather
- shopping, colours and clothing vocabulary
- comparative and superlative forms of adjectives
- irregular verbs in the present tense
- present tense forms of verbs
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student must attend the online meetings and complete all the required tasks in a satisfactory and timely manner. In addition, the student must pass the final examination of the course.
Qualifications
Portugal 1
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Credits
2 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Merja Juppo
Responsible person
Nicolas Martinez
Student groups
-
VVO
Objective
The student can
- develop her own business idea concretely and comprehensively in key areas of business
- use tools to develop the business idea so that she can write a business plan after coaching
- assess the customer focus, feasibility, and profitability of business idea
- give a sales pitch to customers, partners, and financiers
Content
- Expertise & Personnel
- Competitors & Distinction
- Customers & Needs
- Customer Relationship Management
- Awareness & Visibility
- Marketing - Raising emotions
- Sales - Meeting needs
- Using partners to sell
- Product & Services
- Production control
- Partnerships & Acquisitions
- Profitability & Finance
- Management & Responsibilities
- Risks & Protection
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Approved completion requires active participation in all training evenings and approved completion of all assignments.
Further information
Method of implementation: Co-operative coaching with INTO Seinäjoki.
Timing
01.08.2024 - 12.01.2025
Credits
5 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
4 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Maria Hemminki
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Education groups
- Small group 1
- Small group 2
Materials
Oppimateriaali ja kirjallisuus:
Järvi-Kääriäinen, T. ja Ollila, M. (2007). Toimiva pakkaus. Helsinki: Pakkausteknologia - PTR ry
Opettajan materiaalit, oheismateriaalit mm. Food Packaging: Robertson, G. (1993).
- Hannu Korkeala (toim.): Elintarvikehygienia ympäristöhygienia, elintarvike- ja ympäristötoksikologia
- Elintarvikelainsäädäntö ja alan ohjeistus. mm. Finlex, Evira.
Teaching methods
The course is partly taught face-to-face and partly online. The face-to-face and online courses are timetabled (see timetable). Lectures and instructions for online teaching are recorded and can be viewed in the Moodle learning environment also afterwards. The course also includes self-study assignments to be completed online (Moodle).
Student workload
Totally 108 h
Lectures and online materials ca 20 h
Independent study and assignments ca 50 h
Exams and materials ca 20 h
Other materials ca 20 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
- Written assignment and its presentation 50 %
- Moodle exam 50 %
Enrollment
20.08.2024 - 25.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 18.04.2025
Credits
2 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
12 - 20
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
- Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
- Bachelor of Social Services
- Free Choice Studies
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
- Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
Teachers
- Maria Valli
- Fys Nimeämätön
Student groups
-
FYS24Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
-
MRN24Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
-
SOS23CBachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
-
MGERO24Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology,Multimodal implementation
-
SOS23BBachelor of Social Services, Full-time studies
-
SH23SBachelor of Health Care, Nursing
-
MGERO23Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology,Multimodal implementation
-
MRN23Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
-
FYS23Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy
-
SOS23A
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SH23K
Objective
-Student
- knows how to work in a multi-professional work group and utilize the expertise of group members in different areas -can map and comprehensively support the functional capacity of the elderly -identify the factors affecting the elderly client's survival at home -can assess the resources of clients with different cultural backgrounds and their loved ones and take these into account in the planning and implementation of care work and rehabilitation -knows how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by technology in supporting elderly living at home
- Student encounters multicultural peer students and other people with respect and equality and gives and takes feedback
-Student evaluates and develops the work, assumes responsibility for his/her actions and becomes aware of the interaction and co-operation skills and development needs of him/ herself
-Student practices simulated client situations in Finnish and in English
Content
- Multi-professional collaboration in healthcare services
- Rehabilitation and supporting the functional capacity of the elderly at home
- Utilizing technological solutions and taking multicultural backgrounds account in the client work for the elderly
Materials
Moodle
Teaching methods
Simulations, lectures, learning diary, familiarization visits and online assignments
Completion alternatives
54 h
realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription
Passed:
- The student participates in the meetings of the study period and demonstrates the competence presented in the competence objectives during them and by successfully completing the tasks belonging to the study period.
Failed:
-The student does not achieve the competence goals of the course and cannot demonstrate his competence in them.
-The student is not able to reflect and to recognize strengths and weaknesses in his/ her interaction and co-operation skills and does not seek to develop himself/ herself or to adapt his/her course of action accordingly.
- The student is not able to act in a professional manner in interaction and co-operation in simulated client situations. The student does not participate in the learning process nor shares knowledge with the peers.
- The student has not actively participated in studies and in simulations.
Further information
The course is bilingual.
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
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Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Accepted: The student participates in the meetings of the study period and demonstrates the competence presented in the competence objectives during them and by successfully completing the tasks belonging to the study period.
Fail: -The student does not achieve the competence goals of the course and cannot demonstrate his competence in them.
-The student is not able to reflect and to recognize strengths and weaknesses in his/ her interaction and co-operation skills and does not seek to develop himself/ herself or to adapt his/her course of action accordingly.
- The student is not able to act in a professional manner in interaction and co-operation in simulated client situations. The student does not participate in the learning process nor shares knowledge with the peers.
- The student has not actively participated in studies and in simulations.
Assessment methods and criteria
Reflection task
Participation to simulations
Qualifications
30 op previous studies are required
Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 15.12.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 16.03.2025
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Ilpo Kempas
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Student groups
-
LITA24DBachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
-
VVO
Education groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
Objective
The student masters the basics of French. The student understands and is able to use the key vocabulary and structures of the language in speech and in writing. Having taken the course, the student is able to handle certain everyday situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and to express their opinions.
Content
- shopping situations, ordering food in a restaurant
- providing advice and instructions
Materials
Material provided by the teacher
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
- If there are other than Finnish-speakers on the course, the language of instruction is either Finnish and English or exclusively English ? which is agreed on with the group
- On Thursdays from 14 o?clock
- The course takes places during periods 3 and 4
Timing
26.08.2024 - 16.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 25
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Petra Syri
Student groups
-
VVO
Objective
The student is able to communicate in everyday and work-related situations in spoken and written Swedish. He/she can seek and apply work-related information and use basic professional terminology. He/she knows how to develop the language skills to meet the requirements of working life.
The student is able to
- describe himself/herself, his/her education and work experience in e.g. job interviews.
- manage situations on the telephone.
- tell about the work related to his/her professional field.
- manage customer service situations.
Content
Telling about oneself and one's studies
- Applying for a job, job interviews and CV
- Describing the work environment, company and occupations
- Small talk
- Telephone and email communication
- Meetings, instructing/guiding others, expressing an opinion and arguments
- Oral customer-service situations and product or company presentations
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The course is targeted to students who have not passed the mandatory Swedish course of their degree program. Those who register to the course must have a grade “fail“ in Swedish in their transcript of records.
Students whose degree program has only one mandatory Swedish course can obtain a Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate in Swedish.
Students cannot demonstrate their equivalent language skills (recognition of prior learning).
Enrollment
01.02.2025 - 02.02.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 30.04.2025
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 25
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Jaana Store
- Petra Syri
- Paula Välimäki
- Riina Heinämäki
- Päivi Uitti
Student groups
-
VVO
Objective
The student is able to communicate in everyday and work-related situations in spoken and written Swedish. He/she can seek and apply work-related information and use basic professional terminology. He/she knows how to develop the language skills to meet the requirements of working life.
The student is able to
- describe himself/herself, his/her education and work experience in e.g. job interviews.
- manage situations on the telephone.
- tell about the work related to his/her professional field.
- manage customer service situations.
Content
Telling about oneself and one's studies
- Applying for a job, job interviews and CV
- Describing the work environment, company and occupations
- Small talk
- Telephone and email communication
- Meetings, instructing/guiding others, expressing an opinion and arguments
- Oral customer-service situations and product or company presentations
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The course is targeted to students who have not passed the mandatory Swedish course of their degree program. Those who register to the course must have a grade “fail“ in Swedish in their transcript of records.
Students whose degree program has only one mandatory Swedish course can obtain a Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate in Swedish.
Students cannot demonstrate their equivalent language skills (recognition of prior learning).
Enrollment
15.04.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Heli Simon
- Riina Heinämäki
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
LITA24ABachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
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VVO
Education groups
- Small group 1
- Small group 2
Objective
The student can use some basics of German. He can use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can talk about himself, he can buy bus, etc. tickets, ask and explain directions, and make orders in a café. He can use greetings and polite phrases know numbers and can tell the time. The student is familiar with the German-speaking area, its customs, and culture.
The target level of the course is A1.1 on the skill level scale of the European reference framework.
Content
alphabet, pronunciation
greetings, polite phrases
telling about oneself
introducing a person
numbers, time
buying a bus etc. ticket
asking and describing directions
ordering in a café
cultural and geographical knowledge
Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein and haben verbs, accusative case, negative words, modal verbs, possessive pronouns, word order, questions
Materials
Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura
Teaching methods
Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies
Exam schedules
Two written exams during the course in the Exam room (audio and video surveillance)
The first exam in the middle of the course; the second at the end of the course. A spoken exam at the end of the course.
International connections
Co-operation with German speaking exchange students during the course.
Completion alternatives
Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.
Student workload
26 h contact lessons; 55 h virtual and independent studies
Further information
Active participation in the contact lessons and on Moodle. The minimum attendance 50 %.
In addition to the exams, the student takes vocabulary tests and spoken and written exercises which are to be submitted according to the timetables.
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): A1
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation in the contact lessons.
Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.
Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 25.05.2025
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Heli Simon
- Paula Välimäki
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
LITA24ABachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
-
VVO
Education groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
- Small group 1
- Small group 2
Objective
The student can communicate in simple everyday spoken and written situations. He/she can
- handle situations in restaurants
- knows weekdays
- can tell about vacations and hobbies.
- can write short messages.
- knows the culture and customs of the German-speaking area
- can use the following grammar: accusative and dative cases with nouns and personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, separable verbs, modal verbs, perfect
The target level of the course is A1.2 on the skill level scale of the European reference framework.
Content
- as a guest in a restaurant
- weekdays
- hobbies and holidays
- short written messages
- culture and habits in German-speaking countries
- grammar
Materials
Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura
Moodlen materiaalit
Teaching methods
Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies
Exam schedules
The first exam in the middle of the course. The second exam after the last contact lessons. Spoken exam on Moodle after the last contact lesson.
International connections
Co-operation with German exchange students during the course.
Completion alternatives
Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.
Student workload
24 h contact lessons; 57 h independent studies
Further information
Active participation in the contact lessons andi on Moodle. The minimum attendance 50 %.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %. Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.
Qualifications
German 1 or equivalent knowledge
Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Jaana Store
Student groups
-
KITI24Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Objective
The students can handle daily communication situations at work both orally and in written form using the Swedish language. They can obtain and use field-related information and can use basic terminology of the field. They can develop their language skills according to the requirements of the work life.
After the course, students can tell about themselves, their education and work experience e.g. in job interviews. They can communicate on the telephone and via e-mail. They can tell about their work and requirements at a workplace and can handle customer service situations. The students can act and give advice in work-related situations.
Content
Educational background
CV and job interview
Describing work environment, working conditions and duties at work,
Meetings, instructing/guiding others, customer-service situations. Small talk, expressing one's opinion and arguments.
Telephone and e-mail communication.
Materials
Material provided by the teacher
Teaching methods
Contact study, spoken and written exercises, independent learning, work in groups and pairs.
Exam schedules
Spoken and written exams at the end of course.
Student workload
Student´s work load 80 h, out of which 24 h contact lessons. independent work 56 h.
Further information
80 % compulsory attendance in lessons.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Grade 1: Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary. Mistakes impede comprehension. They understand slow and clear speech and easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation is influenced by other languages.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Grade 3: Students can use grammatical structures and field-related vocabulary correctly making only minor mistakes. They manage fairly well in the most common predictable field-related situations. The pronunciation is understandable.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Grade 5: Students have an excellent command of grammatical structures and field-related vocabulary. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and spoken work life situations. Pronunciation close to that of a native speaker.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation in guided work and spoken exercises. Writen and spoken exercises are to be performed according to the requirements. Written and oral exam.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 15.12.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 25.05.2025
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Free Choice Studies
Teachers
- Paula Välimäki
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Student groups
-
LITA24ABachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
-
VVO
Education groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
Objective
The student is able to communicate in work situations in his / her field both orally and in writing.
He/she
- is able to present his / her personal training and work background.
- is able to compile a CV and cope with a job interview in German.
- is able to describe his / her work environment and tasks.
- is able to communicate by telephone and electronic means.
- is able to present the product, eg at a trade fair.
Content
telling about one`s personal background, studies, work experience
writing a job applicaton, a job interview
the organisation of the company and different tasks
work environment
telephone and email communication
product presentation
Materials
Material available on the Moodle platform.
Teacher's material
Teaching methods
Spoken, written and listening exercises. Contact lessons and independent work. Classroom language Finnish/German.
Exam schedules
Spoken and written exam at the end of the course. Two retake options in case of a failed exam. Retakes every 3 weeks.
Completion alternatives
Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.
Student workload
81 h, which consists of 24 h contact lessons + 57 h online and independent learning
Content scheduling
Tuesdays at 14:15, 8 times in Microsoft Teams
Further information
The assignments and tests of the course must be submitted and approved in order to have access to the final exam(s).
Attendance in online lessons is not compulsory but strongly recommended.
Online lessons: Tuesdays 14.15 - 17.00
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): A2/B1
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student uses simple structures and limited vocabulary in their communication, but errors hamper intelligibility. Understands slow and clear speech and easy professional text. Copes tolerably with foreseeable working life situations. Influence from other languages can be observed in the student's pronunciation.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student uses the basic structures almost without errors and understands professional texts. The student copes moderately with foreseeable working life situations in speech and in writing. The student's pronunciation is intelligible.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student uses the basic structures of the language and professional basic vocabulary almost without errors. The student communicates fluently in foreseeable working life situations and understands professional texts. The student's pronunciation is close to that of the target language.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment 0-5
Active participation even in Moodle. Written and spoken exam must be passed. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.
Qualifications
German in high school or German 1-3