Program Overview
Course Overview
The course KISA1005 Finland in German is a 2 ECTS program that focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to operate in various international business and organizational settings in Finland, using the German language.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the course, students will be able to:
- Function in Finland in different situations related to a company's or organization's international activities in German.
- Master the vocabulary required to describe Finnish society and economy.
Content
The course covers topics such as:
- Finland's location and history
- Economic and political systems
- Current news from Finland Additionally, students will practice the vocabulary needed to host German-speaking guests.
Study Methods
The study methods include:
- Participation in teaching
- Tasks and/or vocabulary tests and/or short oral presentations completed during the course
- A written exam
Course Unit Methods
The course unit methods consist of:
- Group teaching (24 hours)
- Independent work (30 hours)
- Group teaching is further divided into:
- Contact teaching (12 hours)
- Zoom teaching/guided self-study (12 hours) The languages of instruction are German and Finnish.
Period and Availability
The course is scheduled for Period III but is not offered in the current academic year.
Learning Material
The learning materials include:
- Finnland auf Deutsch (teaching material) by Hanna Ruska
- Additional material announced by the lecturer
Further Information
This course is equivalent to the previous course KKSA2001 SA2 Gesch‰ftspartner Finnland.
Qualifications
The course is recommended for students going on exchange to German-speaking countries, for example.
Assessment Scale
The assessment scale for the course is 0-5.
Languages
The languages used in the course are German and Finnish.
Level
The course is part of the Language and Communication Studies program.
Subject
The subject of the course is Centre for Language and Communication Studies, with a focus on German.
Person in Charge
The person in charge of the course is Hanna Ruska.
Classification
The course is classified according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages at level B1.