Finnish Language and Culture A (3cr)
Course unit code: E-00070A
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
Objectives
This is an elementary course for students with no previous knowledge of Finnish. It will provide the students with basic communication skills in Finnish and will familiarise them with Finnish culture.
Content
The contents include characteristics of Finnish, pronunciation, basic grammar, day-to-day language and the Finnish way of life: Pronunciation, spelling your name and address in the Finnish way, greeting, polite phrases, numbers, times, expressing location and direction, expressing ownership
Further information
Literature: Textbook with exercises: White Leila, From Start to Finnish. A Short Course in Finnish.
Havukainen Aino & Toivonen Sami, This is Finland.
Schatz Roman, Suomesta, rakkaudella - From Finland, with love.
Educational methods:contact teaching
study conversation
cooperative learning
exercises
diary (learning diary)
exam
group exam
net learning
essay of Finnish culture in English
Language of instruction: English. Study year: 1.