Finnish Language and Culture A (3op)
Opintojakson tunnus: E-00070A
Opintojakson perustiedot
- Laajuus
- 3 op
Osaamistavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
The contents include characteristics of the Finnish language, the 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
Lisätiedot
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.