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Study Units

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Language studies

Credits: 10

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Subunits

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Language studies ť

Communication in Native Language

Credits: 3

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Finnish/Swedish as the Second Official Language

Credits: 4

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Language studies ť

Reading Comprehension and Oral Competence in a Foreign Language

Credits: 3

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ICT Studies

Credits: 5

Objectives

Five study-points of computing courses are required for the Batchelors degree. The 3 point ICT driving licence is compulsory. The remaining two points can usually be chosen from Statistical Computing course, Computer assisted qualitative methods course or other supplementary computing courses organzed by the faculty.

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ICT-driving licence

Code: 7TVTAJO] Credits: 3

The ICT driving licence study unit is a University wide effort for basic computing courses. The unit is obligatory for all students, either in a

"Quick-exam" variant for experienced users and those who prefer self-study, or as longer courses.

In 2008-2009 a quick version augmented with some tutoring sessions will be offered in the end of period 2 (november-december). Exact times to be announced later. See the right navigation pane.

Objectives

The study unit gives basic skills needed for using computers and the net in the University environment.

http://www.helsinki.fi/tvt-ajokortti/english/objectives.htm

Content

Introduction to the use of computers

The computer environment at the University of Helsinki
Modifying and presenting data
Information seeking
Information security and privacy protection

Mode of assessment

Undergraduates may either study the requisites for the ICT driving licence individually online, with the self-access material, or participate in the teaching organized by the faculty.

To pass any part of the course, students must pass the entry-level test and show their command of the required knowledge and skills by taking monitored exams.

For the self-study alternavite, monitored exams are arranged in all periods (all groups are multilingual). A few tutorial sessions for students preparing for the exam will be arranged in period 2 (times to be announced later) A longer course for students requiring teaching will be arranged in the spring.

Timing

The ICT driving licence should be completed in the scope of one academic year. The grades for different parts of the course are valid for the current academic year. It is recommended that undergraduates complete the course during their freshman year, as soon as possible after entering the university. ]]>

Evaluation

Pass /fail.

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ICT Studies ť

Tvt-erikoiskurssit

Credits: 2 - 2

Subunits

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ICT Studies ť

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Tilastollinen atk /spss

Code: 7tvtsta Credits: 1

Objectives

The aim of the course is to learn the basics of the SPSS for Windows program. SPSS is used on quantitative methods courses, where you'll need the skills learnt on this course. The course is at its most useful when taken just before the quantitative methods course of your major subject. The course participants should be familiar with ICT basics and basic statistics

Content

General structure of SPSS, Defining and entering data, Recoding and Crosstabulating, Variable Transformations and Summated Scales, Scatterplots and Correlations

Prerequisites

Introduction to Statistics, ICT Driving License

Mode of assessment

Attendance in lab sessions, succesfull completion of the practice tasks, preparation and presentation of a final report

Timing

Before methods courses.

Evaluation

Pass / Fail

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ICT Studies ť

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Kvalitatiivisen tutkimuksen atk /Atlas-ti

Computer assisted Qualitative research: Atlas.Ti

A course on Atlas.TI will be organixed April. Meeting times are scheduled for April 7th thru 20th, with an English speaking group on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9-12AM (apr 7th, 13th, 14th and 20th)

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ICT Studies ť

Tvt-erikoiskurssit ť

Verkkojulkaiseminen

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ICT Studies ť

Tvt-erikoiskurssit ť

Kirjoittamisen työkalut

Courses:

Kirjoittamisen työkalut s2010

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ICT Studies ť

Tvt-erikoiskurssit ť

Toimisto-ohjelmat

Credits: 1

Courses:

Toimisto-ohjelmat 2011k

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ICT Studies ť

Tvt-erikoiskurssit ť

Grafiikka

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Courses:

Grafiikkakurssi

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ICT Studies ť

Tvt-erikoiskurssit ť

Grafiikka ť

Taitto

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ICT Studies ť

Tvt-erikoiskurssit ť

Grafiikka ť

Pikseligrafiikka

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ICT Studies ť

Tvt-erikoiskurssit ť

Grafiikka ť

Vektorigrafiikka

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ICT Studies ť

TVT-Perehdytys

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Työelämäopinnot

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Työelämäorientaatio

Code: 790668

Courses:

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Puheviestintä

Code: 790669

Courses:

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Julkisoikeus

Code: 79946

Courses:

Julkisoikeuden kurssi 2

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Työ- ja yritystoiminta-oikeus

Course in Labour and Commercial Law

Code: 79947

Courses:

Työ- ja yritystoimintaoikeus

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Tilastotieteen johdantokurssi

Code: 78200

Courses:

Tilastotieteen johdantokurssi (osat 1 ja 2) >> 1

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Sosiologian johdantokurssi

Code: 75110 Credits: 5

Courses:

Sosiologian johdantokurssi (sosiologian laitos) >>

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Yhteiskuntatieteet ja argumentaatio

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Research Methods in Social Sciences ť

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Yhteiskuntatieteet ja argumentaatio

Code: 70100 Credits: 3

Courses:

Yhteiskuntatieteet ja argumentaatio >>

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Kvantitativa forskningsmetoder

Code: 799452

Courses:

Kvantitativa forskningsmetoder >> 1 2

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Taloudelliset termit tutuiksi

Code: 70050 Credits: 3

Courses:

Taloudelliset termit tutuiksi -kurssi (70050) 3

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Tutkimusetiikan kurssi

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Research Methods in Social Sciences ť

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Tutkimusetiikan kurssi

Code: 796100 Credits: 2

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Finnish Society and Culture

Objectives of the program

This program aims at introducing international students to Finland. It will provide a versatile picture of Finland; the eventful history, the idiosyncrasies of the society as well as law, media and other relevant topics.

The program consists of separate courses. They may be taken either individually or grouped together as a minor subject (the minimum requirement of the University of Helsinki for a minor subject is 25 Finnish study points). The courses are organised by several universities in the Helsinki Area.

Further information: International Coordinator . Address: Faculty of Social Sciences, P.O.Box 54 (Unioninkatu 37), 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland. E-mail: marianne.jarvelainen@helsinki.fi, Tel. +358-9-191 24807, fax +358-9-191 24835

The program is intended for all students registered at the faculties of the University of Helsinki. Also other students studying at the Metropolitan area may participate at the courses.

Courses:

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Research Methods in Social Sciences

Code: 799450 Credits: 25

Subunits

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Research Methods in Social Sciences ť

Pakolliset

Subunits

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Research Methods in Social Sciences ť

Pakolliset ť

Tilastojen yhteiskunta: Miten globalisoituva Suomi tuottaa ja käyttää numerotietoa itsestään

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Research Methods in Social Sciences ť

Pakolliset ť

Tilastotiede käytännön tutkimuksessa

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Research Methods in Social Sciences ť

Valinnaiset

Valfria studier

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Other Courses

Courses:

Suomen kielen jatkokurssi IMESS-maisteriohjelman opiskelijoille / Finnish Course for IMESS students 1 2 3 4
Scientific Writing in English >>

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Naistutkimuskori

Courses:

Jämställdhetsarbete i teori och praktik (SSKH) >>
Kön och samhälle (SSKH) >>
Naisten työ ja toimeentulo >>
Sukupuoli ja kehitys >>
Sukupuoli yhteiskunta- ja politiikan teorioissa >>

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Introduction to research methods

Code: 7REMSintr Credits: 3

Objectives

to set relevant research questions in different context
- to design a study based on a research question (to choose the group of respondents, to choose a method)
- to be able to operationalize both quantitative and qualitative research questions
- to evaluate research design and operationalization of theoretical concepts
- to have basic knowledge of research ethics
- to be able to plan the master's thesis