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Higher education preparatory program for immigrants

Credits:
30 ects

Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Code
(VALME20S)
Timing

26.09.2023 - 12.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Hannele Ylönen
  • Elina Halonen
Groups
  • VALME23S
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the chosen field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant for higher education studies.

Content

The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the chosen field. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).

Materials

The Learn e-learning environment and its digital material. Team's materials.

Teaching methods

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

Employer connections

Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Exam schedules

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

International connections

Cultural diversity among students

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work: active participation in lectures and team work, doing assignments, and getting acquainted with the material

Content scheduling

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is first and foremost a part of the Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants Studies (30 ECTS). In special cases, participation is possible for the degree students of Xamk, whose level of skills is in accordance with the objectives of the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS
Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.

FAIL

Student has not achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use only a few course subject area’s concepts and cannot put to use his/her knowledge.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in shared online classes and the approved performance of small group work, independent and group tasks.

Timing

05.02.2024 - 13.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Tarmo Ahvenainen
  • Mariya Loginova
Teacher in charge

Mariya Loginova

Groups
  • VALME24K
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the chosen field. The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant for higher education studies.

Content

The course includes the basics of the English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use the English language. An essential target is to produce clear, logical and readable texts in different styles. The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to the chosen field. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).

Materials

The Learn e-learning environment and its digital material. Team's materials.

Teaching methods

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

Employer connections

Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Exam schedules

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

International connections

Cultural diversity among students

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work: active participation in lectures and team work, doing assignments, and getting acquainted with the material

Content scheduling

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is first and foremost a part of the Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants Studies (30 ECTS). In special cases, participation is possible for the degree students of Xamk, whose level of skills is in accordance with the objectives of the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS
Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.

FAIL

Student has not achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use only a few course subject area’s concepts and cannot put to use his/her knowledge.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in shared online classes and the approved performance of small group work, independent and group tasks.

Enrollment

25.07.2023 - 23.08.2023

Timing

24.08.2023 - 28.09.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Elina Härkönen
  • Mariya Loginova
Groups
  • VALME23S
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students know basic facts related to higher education in Finland, especially concerning the field of their interest. The students know how to use varying structures and have a fairly wide vocabulary. The students know how to develop and deepen their written and oral skills in the Finnish language needed for higher education studies. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course focuses on the development of Finnish language skills through oral and written exercises. The course provides practice in grammatical structures and in understanding texts and their vocabulary. The students learn to find information about the field of their interest and get to know the educational or professional field. In addition, the students learn to report their learning outcomes.

Materials

Online platform "Learn", electronic study material

Teaching methods

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

Employer connections

Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Exam schedules

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

International connections

Cultural diversity among students

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)

Content scheduling

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.

Enrollment

26.12.2023

Timing

25.01.2024 - 07.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Elina Härkönen
  • Jenni Klingberg
Groups
  • VALME24K
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students know basic facts related to higher education in Finland, especially concerning the field of their interest. The students know how to use varying structures and have a fairly wide vocabulary. The students know how to develop and deepen their written and oral skills in the Finnish language needed for higher education studies. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course focuses on the development of Finnish language skills through oral and written exercises. The course provides practice in grammatical structures and in understanding texts and their vocabulary. The students learn to find information about the field of their interest and get to know the educational or professional field. In addition, the students learn to report their learning outcomes.

Materials

Online platform "Learn", electronic study material

Teaching methods

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

Employer connections

Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Exam schedules

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

International connections

Cultural diversity among students

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)

Content scheduling

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.

Timing

02.10.2023 - 13.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Elina Härkönen
Groups
  • VALME23S
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students have a basic command of the requirements for oral communication and know how to act comprehensibly and appropriately in different situations related to higher education studies. The students know the means of verbal and non-verbal communication and can display the characteristics of the Finnish communication culture. They can conduct a presentation for professional or educational purposes, give feedback and manage fluently in different group work situations. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces the Finnish communication culture and characteristics of verbal and non-verbal communication. The course focuses on the Finnish language skills needed in higher education studies and provides practice in using versatile grammatical structures and vocabulary. The course gives practice on how to communicate in a group, how to participate in a conversation, how to prepare and conduct an oral presentation and how to give feedback.

Materials

Online platform "Learn", electronic study material

Teaching methods

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

Employer connections

Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Exam schedules

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

International connections

Cultural diversity among students

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)

Content scheduling

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.

Enrollment

11.02.2024

Timing

12.03.2024 - 16.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Elina Härkönen
  • Jenni Klingberg
Groups
  • VALME24K
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students have a basic command of the requirements for oral communication and know how to act comprehensibly and appropriately in different situations related to higher education studies. The students know the means of verbal and non-verbal communication and can display the characteristics of the Finnish communication culture. They can conduct a presentation for professional or educational purposes, give feedback and manage fluently in different group work situations. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces the Finnish communication culture and characteristics of verbal and non-verbal communication. The course focuses on the Finnish language skills needed in higher education studies and provides practice in using versatile grammatical structures and vocabulary. The course gives practice on how to communicate in a group, how to participate in a conversation, how to prepare and conduct an oral presentation and how to give feedback.

Materials

Online platform "Learn", electronic study material

Teaching methods

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

Employer connections

Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Exam schedules

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

International connections

Cultural diversity among students

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)

Content scheduling

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.

Enrollment

17.10.2023 - 15.11.2023

Timing

16.11.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Elina Härkönen
Groups
  • VALME23S
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students know the requirements for versatile texts related to higher education studies and know how to write comprehensive and well-structured texts. The students know the stylistic requirements of professional texts and can analyze, synthesize and summarize information from various sources. The students have a good command of vocabulary and grammatical structures of their chosen professional or educational fields. The students know the requirements and entrance examination material for the degree studies in the target field. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The course focuses on the development of writing and argumentation skills and vocabulary needed in higher education studies. The course provides practice in using textual styles, searching for information and in critical literacy. The course gives the chance to practice more demanding grammatical structures. The students also study the entrance examination requirements of the target degree program.

Materials

Online platform "Learn", electronic study material

Teaching methods

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

Employer connections

Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Exam schedules

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

International connections

Cultural diversity among students

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)

Content scheduling

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.

Timing

18.04.2024 - 28.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Elina Härkönen
  • Mariya Loginova
Groups
  • VALME24K
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students know the requirements for versatile texts related to higher education studies and know how to write comprehensive and well-structured texts. The students know the stylistic requirements of professional texts and can analyze, synthesize and summarize information from various sources. The students have a good command of vocabulary and grammatical structures of their chosen professional or educational fields. The students know the requirements and entrance examination material for the degree studies in the target field. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The course focuses on the development of writing and argumentation skills and vocabulary needed in higher education studies. The course provides practice in using textual styles, searching for information and in critical literacy. The course gives the chance to practice more demanding grammatical structures. The students also study the entrance examination requirements of the target degree program.

Materials

Online platform "Learn", electronic study material

Teaching methods

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the schedule

Employer connections

Vocabulary and communication related to professional field-specific studies (higher education) and working life

Exam schedules

Lectures, team working and assignments according to the scedule (available in the Learn platform)

International connections

Cultural diversity among students

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of the student's work (lectures, team work, assignments, material)

Content scheduling

Written and oral assignment by the themes (description in Learn)

Further information

This course is particularly for the students in the Higher education preparatory
program for immigrants. In the special cases, this is possible to join also for the degree students of Xamk.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment methods and criteria

The criteria of the assignments available in the "Learn" platform. The course grade bases on the assessment of the individual assignments, and each of them should be passed. Teacher gives feedback that supports the student's learning process.

Timing

06.09.2023 - 13.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Vesa Partanen
Groups
  • VALME23S
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students can solve basic mathematical calculations with real numbers, particularly percentage calculations. The students can solve both numerical and word problems as well as equations. The students know important key concepts of statistical analysis and can define the most common statistical indicators.

Content

The course reviews and deepens the basic concepts of percentage calculations, linear equations and statistical methods. During the course, the students learn to efficiently use the Excel program in mathematics.

Materials

Learn and additional material

Teaching methods

Weekly scheduled studies for the students in the immigrants' preparatory programm.

Employer connections

Generic skills for UAS studies and working life at different professional fields.

Exam schedules

See the schedule in the Learn platform

International connections

International group of students, language and culture aware methods

Student workload

135 hours

Further information

Weekly scheduled studies for the students in the immigrants' preparatory programm.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Timing

31.01.2024 - 15.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Vesa Partanen
Groups
  • VALME24K
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students can solve basic mathematical calculations with real numbers, particularly percentage calculations. The students can solve both numerical and word problems as well as equations. The students know important key concepts of statistical analysis and can define the most common statistical indicators.

Content

The course reviews and deepens the basic concepts of percentage calculations, linear equations and statistical methods. During the course, the students learn to efficiently use the Excel program in mathematics.

Materials

Material in Learn.

Teaching methods

Weekly scheduled studies for the students in the immigrants' preparatory programme.

Employer connections

Generic skills for UAS studies and working life at different professional fields.

Exam schedules

See the schedule in the Learn platform.

International connections

International group of students, methods supporting language and culture awareness.

Student workload

135 hours including online classes, group work and independent learning.

Further information

Weekly scheduled studies for the students in the immigrants' preparatory programme.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Timing

21.08.2023 - 21.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Päivi Korhonen
  • Minna Lampinen
Groups
  • VALME23S
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of Finnish language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education (curricula, professional publications and study materials). The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment, and each student is created an individual study plan (ISP). The course focuses on the use digital tools and different learning techniques and introduces the study options offered in the preparatory program. The Finnish language studies in the course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice Finnish skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources. The course also lets students practice studying on line.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Timing

22.01.2024 - 29.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Higher education preparatory program for immigrants
Teachers
  • Päivi Korhonen
  • Sirpa Juusola
  • Anna-Elina Hirvonen
Groups
  • VALME24K
    Higher Education Preparatory Program for Immigrants

Objective

The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of Finnish language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills. The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education (curricula, professional publications and study materials). The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment, and each student is created an individual study plan (ISP). The course focuses on the use digital tools and different learning techniques and introduces the study options offered in the preparatory program. The Finnish language studies in the course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and other text types. The course also gives tools to practice Finnish skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources. The course also lets students practice studying on line.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.