Get the experience of FinlandLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Participants will familiarize themselves with the Finnish culture. This online course is a good first introduction on how is the Finnish way of life. Get familiar with some traditions, values, habits and festivals in Finland. For example: how to enjoy a Finnish sauna? Why some Finns like to swim in a frozen lake at minus 15 Celsius in the winter? Why to take your shoes off when visit a Finnish home? The four seasons? How Finns live in Finland - how weather and nature influence their habitants? Find out what the “Finnish sisu” is all about? Punctuality, honesty and recycling culture are good habits to learn.

Get the experience of Finland invites you to explore the greatness of this country:
Finland in a nutshell
Finns and their Finnish way of life
Do you speak Finnish?
Do’s and Don’ts
Finnish nature
The weather in Finland and how to dress properly
Sports
Famous Finns

This online course also provides you with the basic information for studying in Finland and an introduction of the Finnish Education System.

Content

Studies are conducted in English language.

The course is divided in 2 main parts:
Part 1: Finnish Culture (2cr)
Part 2: Finnish Education System (1cr).