Title: Taking part in interactive education
Course: Study PrepProg - Improve Your English from B1 to B2 Level > Section: Taking part in interactive education

Homework to be completed by (date):

1. Studying at a Finnish HEI

Search the website ​

World-leading higher education institutions | Study in Finland ​ (opens in a new window)

for a higher education institution that interests you.​

Find out the following information and write down your answers:​

- Why did you choose this HEI and its study programme?
- Which studying options in your field of interest are there?​
- What is the name, type and duration of the degree programme that interests you most?​
- Explain the contents of the programme shortly. ​

Be prepared to discuss your findings on (date).

2. Working in a group

Read the information on the following website and write down the key points. Be prepared to discuss the content on (date)

Working in groups and teams | Learning Hub ​ (opens in a new window)

3. Homework to be completed by (DL):

1. ​Find out the following cultural aspects about the Finnish culture and compare them to your own culture. Focus on professional and business discussions and meetings.
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- Concept of time​
- Hierarchy​
- Interruptions​
- Silence​
- Any other differences​

Some useful websites:
https://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student_details.php?Id=8&CID=70 (opens in a new window)

https://www.worldbusinessculture.com/country-profiles/finland/business-communication-styles/ (opens in a new window)

- Write a short summary of your findings and be prepared to share and discuss them on (date).

4. Homework to be completed by (date).

1. Practice the phrases and expressions in the file "Taking part in interactive education".  Learn new expressions that you can use when you take part in discussions and meetings.

2. Download the free Zoom application (opens in a new window) to your computer. This will be needed in the meeting task and in other group tasks.