Title: Finnish innovations
Course: Study PrepProg English for Engineering

Finnish innovations: what is happening in different sectors?

This topic focuses on  Finnish innovations: what is happening in different sectors?

1) Contents

- familiarising with  Finnish innovations of different fields of engineering
- conducting a small research online to gather information about the subject
- presenting and discussing innovations

2) Learning goals

- learning about Finnish engineering innovations and English vocabulary relating to the topic
- developing research skills
- encouraging spoken communication in English

DISCUSSION TASK 1 FOR CLASS: What is SLUSH?

Online class discussion:

Find out about Slush on this website: https://www.businessfinland.com/slush-2023/

1) What is Slush?

2) When was it founded?

3) What is their focus?

4) What is their mission?

5) Slush has nine values. What are they? What do you think about them?

TASK 2:  ESSAY and short discussion
Exploring Latest Engineering Innovations in Finland

1. Preparatory research to be done before our class:

- Research recent engineering innovations in Finland. You should focus on one innovation.
- Use reputable sources!
- Write down notes.

2. Written essay of the innovation you have chosen (2 pages, ca. 800 words):
- Write an essay of the innovation.
- Introduce the innovation in your essay (the key details, such as the nature of the innovation, the companies or institutions involved, and the potential impact on the engineering field.)
- Submit here in Moodle by dd mm

3. Short Presentations in online class dd mm (3 minutes):
- Prepare a short presentation of your chosen innovation.
- You will have 2-3 minutes to present your chosen innovation to the group.
- Presentations should cover key details, such as the nature of the innovation, the companies or institutions involved, and the potential impact on the engineering field.

4. Discussion in class dd mm:

- After all presentations, we will have a group discussion focusing on the following points:
  - Identifying common trends or themes among the presented innovations.
  - Discussing the potential societal, economic, and global impacts of these innovations.
  - Discussing how these innovations may contribute to Finland's global competitiveness in engineering and technology.