Finnish 5Laajuus (3 cr)
Code: IB00HC80
Credits
3 op
Objectives
In this course you will improve your Finnish language skills. Estimated level is A2.2+
After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• pronounce Finnish quite clearly and fluently
• be more confident in using Finnish in their daily encounters out of a classroom
• understand sentences and frequently used expressions related general knowledge (e.g. environment, recycling, culture, history and society, geography)
• generally identify the topics of discussions around them
• participate actively on routine communication using broader everyday vocabulary and idiomatic expressions
• recognize different grammatical structures and try to apply them in their written and spoken communication
• write simple texts and descriptions about common topics related e.g. to culture, environment and society
Content
• protection of the environment
• culture and society
• making an appointment
• time expressions
• conditional form
• passive voice
• past tense forms
Prerequisites
Finnish 4 (3 cr) or equivalent knowledge.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student can tell some things about everyday life in Finnish comprehensively. They are able to tell few things related to general knowledge.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student has an active attitude towards studying Finnish language and culture. They are showing that by completing written tasks according to the schedule. The student is able to use structures like past tense forms, conditional and passive voice in simple sentences. They can tell simple things about general topics like protection of the environment, culture, society etc. They are able to write descriptions and texts like emails in Finnish and are able to pronounce Finnish clearly enough.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has a positive and active attitude towards learning Finnish and is genuinely interested in Finnish culture and brings it up by comparing Finnish culture to their own. They can pronounce Finnish intelligibly when communicating in everyday situations. Expressions used in spoken and written communication are suitable and varied and grammar almost correct.
Enrolment period
09.06.2024 - 04.09.2024
Timing
05.09.2024 - 12.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bilingual Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Marita Mäki
Person in charge
Marita Mäki
Objectives (course unit)
In this course you will improve your Finnish language skills. Estimated level is A2.2+
After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• pronounce Finnish quite clearly and fluently
• be more confident in using Finnish in their daily encounters out of a classroom
• understand sentences and frequently used expressions related general knowledge (e.g. environment, recycling, culture, history and society, geography)
• generally identify the topics of discussions around them
• participate actively on routine communication using broader everyday vocabulary and idiomatic expressions
• recognize different grammatical structures and try to apply them in their written and spoken communication
• write simple texts and descriptions about common topics related e.g. to culture, environment and society
Content (course unit)
• protection of the environment
• culture and society
• making an appointment
• time expressions
• conditional form
• passive voice
• past tense forms
Prerequisites (course unit)
Finnish 4 (3 cr) or equivalent knowledge.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student can tell some things about everyday life in Finnish comprehensively. They are able to tell few things related to general knowledge.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student has an active attitude towards studying Finnish language and culture. They are showing that by completing written tasks according to the schedule. The student is able to use structures like past tense forms, conditional and passive voice in simple sentences. They can tell simple things about general topics like protection of the environment, culture, society etc. They are able to write descriptions and texts like emails in Finnish and are able to pronounce Finnish clearly enough.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student has a positive and active attitude towards learning Finnish and is genuinely interested in Finnish culture and brings it up by comparing Finnish culture to their own. They can pronounce Finnish intelligibly when communicating in everyday situations. Expressions used in spoken and written communication are suitable and varied and grammar almost correct.
Location and time
The course meets twice a week. The first session is conducted online (1 h), and the second session takes place in the classroom. The online lesson is recorded, allowing students to view it at their convenience, but it must be watched before the classroom session. The classroom session is scheduled for Thursdays from 14:15 to 15:45.
First meeting is September 5th at 14:15-15.45.
Exam schedules
To pass the course, all mandatory assignments must be completed, and the final test must be passed. The dates for assignments and exams will be announced in Moodle at the beginning of the course.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Classroom and online meetings
Course assignments.
Exam
We will practise speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading.
We will focus on active language use and comprehension.
Learning materials
Suomen mestari 3, chapters 1-4.