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The question primer introduces basic tasks that engage with a key question form, in this case ‘where?’ They are useful as a warm-up or stop-gap. They also link to the CSI framework theme.
Research by Tinto (1987) showed that students who were more certain of their long-term career goals were more likely to transition to university study more successfully. It will also give you a competitive advantage over other students who have not put a strategy into place.
Typical Question I am asked:
Where is your favourite place to visit in Finland?
This might sound weird, but Lastenlinnaa (Children’s Castle -Children’s Hospital) in Töölö, Helsinki. The building is empty and there is no access. But the architecture and the aura of the building is insane and intriguing. Interesting that it was built in 1948 in the shadow of defeat after being an ally of Nazi Germany. Stone designed eagles presenting a storyline and yet it was a hospital for children. Elsi Borg was the architect and she worked at the Ministry of Defence from 1929-1956 which might account for the unique design:
Task and Answer Key/Pointers/Sources (These are briefer than the ones given for the other themes)
Think About:
“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be” – Douglas Adams.
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