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Finland – the happiest country in the world (5 cr)

Code: AV00EM42-3005

General information


Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

01.09.2022 - 30.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS and Continuing Education

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Tourism and Service Business
  • Open University of Applied Sciences

Teachers

  • Marjut Kasper
  • Riitta Kuismin

Teacher in charge

Marjut Kasper

Groups

  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023

Objective

You can identify the Finland as a well-being country
You understand the definition of happiness
You are able to identify the meaning of mental health care, hope and quality of life
You learn how to utilize the model of Finnish happiness in your own country and life

Content

1. Finland as a well-being country
2. What is happiness
3. Hope as a source of well-being
4. Support of material well-being in Finland
5. Explore the Finnish Happiness Game

Teaching methods

The course is 5 ects, which equals 135 hours of work for the student. You can complete the course entirely individually. After each part (4) there is "test your knowledge" box. The course assesment is based on accept / complemented. The game consists of 40 true/false or "multi choice" questions. You will need minimum of 60 % right to pass the game.

Themes of the course
1.Finland as a well-being country
2. What is happiness
3. Hope as a source of well-being
4. Support of material well-being in Finland
5. Explore the Finnish Happiness Game

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed