Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. understand and use Finnish language in simple everyday situations
2. recognise the grammatical elements in Finnish words
3. apply grammatical structures in new situations
4. understand Finnish culture and way of life and studying
Competence level A1

Content (course unit)

- pronunciation
- basic grammar
- day-to-day language: greeting, introduction, shopping, asking the way
- Finnish food, habits, education system, religion

Further information (course unit)

Additional information
Finnish is studied in small groups with native students as tutors.
No previous studies needed, but it is recommended to start studying with the web material Uuno, www.uuno.tamk.fi

Location and time

We will have lessons at TAMK campus on Tuesdays at 5-6.30 PM.

The course will start on Sep 5th and end on Dec 5th.

Exam schedules

We will have the final exam on Dec 5th 5-7 PM.

If you need to retake the exam, you will have a chance to do that on Dec 12th 5-7 PM.

Assessment methods and criteria

Your course grade will be determined by the final exam.

In addition to this, you need to meet the following requirements to pass the course:

- 70 % attendance
- participation in the group presentation
- submission of the reflection assignment

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

We will have classroom meetings once a week. In the meetings, you will have short lectures, pair and group work, and group presentations.

You are expected to attend the course meetings regularly and complete course assignments. Additionally, you will have a final exam in the end.

Learning materials

You will get the study material in Moodle.

Student workload

12 x 2 hours of contact teaching + the final exam

In addition to this, you need to take part in the following course work:

- regular independent work (i.e., homework)
- a group presentation
- a reflection assignment

Completion alternatives

Not available

Practical training and working life cooperation

Not available

International connections

The course is aimed at exchange students.

If you are not an exchange student, please, contact your tutor or study department to find Finnish 1 courses.

Objectives (course unit)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. understand and use Finnish language in simple everyday situations
2. recognise the grammatical elements in Finnish words
3. apply grammatical structures in new situations
4. understand Finnish culture and way of life and studying
Competence level A1

Content (course unit)

- pronunciation
- basic grammar
- day-to-day language: greeting, introduction, shopping, asking the way
- Finnish food, habits, education system, religion

Further information (course unit)

Additional information
Finnish is studied in small groups with native students as tutors.
No previous studies needed, but it is recommended to start studying with the web material Uuno, www.uuno.tamk.fi

Location and time

Contact lessons on Wednesdays at 15.15 - 16.45. First lesson will be held on 28th August 2024.

Assessment methods and criteria

To receive the course credits, you need to
- meet the attendance requirements (at least 70 % attendance of the classroom time)
- to take part in the making and presentation of the culture assignment
- to complete and submit the reflection assignment on time
- to have at least 30 % success in the final exam
Grade evaluation
The course grade will be determined based on the final exam. To receive a course grade, you need to meet the previously showed course requirements as well.
Here are the requirements for different grades:
- grade 5: 90-100 % success in the exam
- grade 4: 75-89 % success in the exam
- grade 3: 60-74 % success in the exam
- arvosana 2: 45-59 % success in the exam
- arvosana 1: 30-44 % success in the exam
- failed: less than 30 %success in the exam

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, activating written tasks, study conversation, discussion exercises, collaborative learning, exercises

Learning materials

Teacher's digital material in Moodle.

Student workload

12 x 2 hours contact teaching
approx. 50 hours of independent studying (homework, group work etc.)

International connections

The course is aimed at exchange students.

Objectives (course unit)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. understand and use Finnish language in simple everyday situations
2. recognise the grammatical elements in Finnish words
3. apply grammatical structures in new situations
4. understand Finnish culture and way of life and studying
Competence level A1

Content (course unit)

- pronunciation
- basic grammar
- day-to-day language: greeting, introduction, shopping, asking the way
- Finnish food, habits, education system, religion

Further information (course unit)

Additional information
Finnish is studied in small groups with native students as tutors.
No previous studies needed, but it is recommended to start studying with the web material Uuno, www.uuno.tamk.fi

Location and time

Contact lessons on thursdays at 17.00 - 19.00. First lesson will be on 8.2.2024.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment based on
- active participation (80 % presence)
- completed exercises
- passed final exam or other final exercise (this will be discussed on the first lesson)

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, activating written tasks, study conversation, discussion exercises, collaborative learning, exercises

Learning materials

Online material
Teacher's material in Moodle

Student workload

13 x 2 hours contact teaching
approx. 50 hours of independent studying (homework, group work etc.)

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

-

International connections

The course is aimed at international exchange students

Further information

Students that are doing their practical training during the day are prioritized as participants. Please contact me johanna.granlund@tuni.fi if this is the case.

Objectives (course unit)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. understand and use Finnish language in simple everyday situations
2. recognise the grammatical elements in Finnish words
3. apply grammatical structures in new situations
4. understand Finnish culture and way of life and studying
Competence level A1

Content (course unit)

- pronunciation
- basic grammar
- day-to-day language: greeting, introduction, shopping, asking the way
- Finnish food, habits, education system, religion

Further information (course unit)

Additional information
Finnish is studied in small groups with native students as tutors.
No previous studies needed, but it is recommended to start studying with the web material Uuno, www.uuno.tamk.fi

Location and time

Contact lessons on Tuesdays at 12.15 - 13.45. First lesson will be held on 23rd January 2024.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment based on:
- active participation (80 % presence)
- completed exercises
- passed final exam or other final exercise (this will be discussed on the first lesson).

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, activating written tasks, study conversation, discussion exercises, collaborative learning, exercises

Learning materials

Teacher's digital material in Moodle.

Student workload

12 x 2 hours contact teaching
approx. 50 hours of independent studying (homework, group work etc.)

International connections

The course is aimed at international students.

Objectives (course unit)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. understand and use Finnish language in simple everyday situations
2. recognise the grammatical elements in Finnish words
3. apply grammatical structures in new situations
4. understand Finnish culture and way of life and studying
Competence level A1

Content (course unit)

- pronunciation
- basic grammar
- day-to-day language: greeting, introduction, shopping, asking the way
- Finnish food, habits, education system, religion

Further information (course unit)

Additional information
Finnish is studied in small groups with native students as tutors.
No previous studies needed, but it is recommended to start studying with the web material Uuno, www.uuno.tamk.fi

Location and time

The course meetings will take place in TAMK on Fridays at 12.30-2.00 PM. Remember to check out the clock time in the calendar.

The meeting places will be added in the calendar in the beginning of the autumn.

Exam schedules

The final exam take place on the 8th of December.

The renewal exam will be held on the 15th of December.

Assessment methods and criteria

To pass the course, you need to

- meet the attendance requirements (at least 70 % attendance of the classroom time)
- to take part in the culture assignment
- to complete and submit the reflection assignment on time
- to have at least 30 % success in the final exam

The course grade will be determined based on the final exam. To receive a course grade, you need to meet the previously showed course requirements as well.

Here are the requirements for different grades:
- grade 5: 90-100 % success in the exam
- grade 4: 75-89 % success in the exam
- grade 3: 60-74 % success in the exam
- arvosana 2: 45-59 % success in the exam
- arvosana 1: 30-44 % success in the exam
- failed: less than 30 %success in the exam

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Classroom meetings.
- Independent work.
- A course assignment.
- The final exam.

Learning materials

You will get the course material from the teacher.

Student workload

- 1,5-2,5 h course meeting in a week.
- 1,5-3 h of independent work.

Content scheduling

We will discuss this in the beginning of the course.

Completion alternatives

Not available.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Not available.

International connections

Not available.

Further information

Not available.

Objectives (course unit)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. understand and use Finnish language in simple everyday situations
2. recognise the grammatical elements in Finnish words
3. apply grammatical structures in new situations
4. understand Finnish culture and way of life and studying
Competence level A1

Content (course unit)

- pronunciation
- basic grammar
- day-to-day language: greeting, introduction, shopping, asking the way
- Finnish food, habits, education system, religion

Further information (course unit)

Additional information
Finnish is studied in small groups with native students as tutors.
No previous studies needed, but it is recommended to start studying with the web material Uuno, www.uuno.tamk.fi

Location and time

Contact lessons on thursdays at 17.00 - 19.00.

Exam schedules

The final exam in the last lesson of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment based on
- active participation (80 % presence)
- completed exercises
- passed final exam

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, activating written tasks, study conversation, discussion exercises, collaborative learning, exercises

Learning materials

Online material
Teacher's material in Moodle

Student workload

13 x 2 hours contact teaching
approx. 50 hours of independent studying (homework, group work etc.)

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

-

International connections

The course is aimed at international students

Further information

Students that are doing their practical training during the day are prioritized as participants. Please contact me johanna.granlund@tuni.fi if this is the case.

Objectives (course unit)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. understand and use Finnish language in simple everyday situations
2. recognise the grammatical elements in Finnish words
3. apply grammatical structures in new situations
4. understand Finnish culture and way of life and studying
Competence level A1

Content (course unit)

- pronunciation
- basic grammar
- day-to-day language: greeting, introduction, shopping, asking the way
- Finnish food, habits, education system, religion

Further information (course unit)

Additional information
Finnish is studied in small groups with native students as tutors.
No previous studies needed, but it is recommended to start studying with the web material Uuno, www.uuno.tamk.fi

Location and time

In the fourth period (6.3. - 18.4.) two double lessons per week: on Mondays and Tuesdays 18.00 - 19.30 in the class room B6-33)

Exam schedules

Final exam 18.4.

Assessment methods and criteria

A regular and active attendance, performed assignments, a passed result from the final exam.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Different methods: contact teaching, study conversation, cooperative learning, oral and written exercises and games. Activating students to observe Finnish around themselves. Much online material is utilized. All materials have been collected and structured on Moodle. The idea is to make learning basics of Finnish also interesting and fun. Mostly spoken interaction.

Learning materials

All materials and material recommendations have been collected and structured on Moodle platform.

Student workload

Finnish language is so different from the most students' mother tongues which means rather much work! Let's try to do it fun and motivating. Collaboration and study clubs with group members help to learn efficient way. A regular and active attendance in lessons is important and also compulsory to pass the course. But as said, in addition to it much private learning is needed. To build up one's motivation is very important: to find useful, fun and creative ways to learn, use and understand Finnish. So have Finnish as a hobby also in your free time!

3 ECT course (81 hours of student work) in six weeks = RATHER INTENSIVE!
Contact lessons: 14 x 2 lessons
Independent studying: about 53 hours

Content scheduling

Basic information of Finnish language, pronunciation, greetings, numbers, time expressions, positive and negative verb conjugation, question sentences, nationalities, simple declensions, everyday vocabulary e.g. communication in a cafeteria. Cultural phenomena.

Completion alternatives

No.

Practical training and working life cooperation

No.

International connections

The whole group is international!

Further information

-

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Failed: Uncompleted assignments, great difficulties to understand and produce the simplest basic phrases and expressions. More than 20 % absences from on line lessons.

Objectives (course unit)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. understand and use Finnish language in simple everyday situations
2. recognise the grammatical elements in Finnish words
3. apply grammatical structures in new situations
4. understand Finnish culture and way of life and studying
Competence level A1

Content (course unit)

- pronunciation
- basic grammar
- day-to-day language: greeting, introduction, shopping, asking the way
- Finnish food, habits, education system, religion

Further information (course unit)

Additional information
Finnish is studied in small groups with native students as tutors.
No previous studies needed, but it is recommended to start studying with the web material Uuno, www.uuno.tamk.fi

Location and time

In the third period (9.1. - 21.2.) two double lessons per week: on Mondays and Tuesdays 18.00 - 19.30 in the class room B6-33)

Exam schedules

Final exam 21.2.

Assessment methods and criteria

A regular and active attendance, performed assignments, a passed result from the final exam.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Different methods: contact teaching, study conversation, cooperative learning, oral and written exercises and games. Activating students to observe Finnish around themselves. Much online material is utilized. All materials have been collected and structured on Moodle. The idea is to make learning basics of Finnish also interesting and fun. Mostly spoken interaction.

Learning materials

All materials and material recommendations have been collected and structured on Moodle platform.

Student workload

Finnish language is so different from the most students' mother tongues which means rather much work! Let's try to do it fun and motivating. Collaboration and study clubs with group members help to learn efficient way. A regular and active attendance in lessons is important and also compulsory to pass the course. But as said, in addition to it much private learning is needed. To build up one's motivation is very important: to find useful, fun and creative ways to learn, use and understand Finnish. So have Finnish as a hobby also in your free time!

3 ECT course (81 hours of student work) in six weeks = RATHER INTENSIVE!
Contact lessons: 14 x 2 lessons
Independent studying: about 53 hours

Content scheduling

Basic information of Finnish language, pronunciation, greetings, numbers, time expressions, positive and negative verb conjugation, question sentences, nationalities, simple declensions, everyday vocabulary e.g. communication in a cafeteria. Cultural phenomena.

Completion alternatives

No.

Practical training and working life cooperation

No.

International connections

The whole group is international!

Further information

-

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Failed: Uncompleted assignments, great difficulties to understand and produce the simplest basic phrases and expressions. More than 20 % absences from lessons.

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Failed: Uncompleted assignments, great difficulties to understand and produce the simplest basic phrases and expressions. More than 20 % absences from on line lessons.

Objectives (course unit)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. understand and use Finnish language in simple everyday situations
2. recognise the grammatical elements in Finnish words
3. apply grammatical structures in new situations
4. understand Finnish culture and way of life and studying
Competence level A1

Content (course unit)

- pronunciation
- basic grammar
- day-to-day language: greeting, introduction, shopping, asking the way
- Finnish food, habits, education system, religion

Further information (course unit)

Additional information
Finnish is studied in small groups with native students as tutors.
No previous studies needed, but it is recommended to start studying with the web material Uuno, www.uuno.tamk.fi

Location and time

Contact lessons once a week on Wednesdays at 13-16.
Starting 5 October

Exam schedules

Final test on Wednesday 23 November

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment based on
- active participation (80 % presence)
- completed exercises
- passed final exam

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, activating written tasks, study conversation, discussion exercises, collaborative learning, exercises

Learning materials

Online material
Teacher's material in Moodle

Student workload

10 x 3 hours contact teaching
approx. 50 hours of independent studying (homework, group work etc.)

Content scheduling

Continuous assessment based on
- active participation (80 % presence)
- completed exercises
- passed final exam

International connections

The course is aimed at international students

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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Objectives (course unit)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. understand and use Finnish language in simple everyday situations
2. recognise the grammatical elements in Finnish words
3. apply grammatical structures in new situations
4. understand Finnish culture and way of life and studying
Competence level A1

Content (course unit)

- pronunciation
- basic grammar
- day-to-day language: greeting, introduction, shopping, asking the way
- Finnish food, habits, education system, religion

Further information (course unit)

Additional information
Finnish is studied in small groups with native students as tutors.
No previous studies needed, but it is recommended to start studying with the web material Uuno, www.uuno.tamk.fi

Location and time

Contact lessons on Mondays at 17-20.

Exam schedules

The final exam in the last lesson of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment based on
- active participation (80 % presence)
- completed exercises
- passed final exam

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, activating written tasks, study conversation, discussion exercises, collaborative learning, exercises

Learning materials

Online material
Teacher's material in Moodle

Student workload

10 x 3 hours contact teaching
approx. 50 hours of independent studying (homework, group work etc.)

International connections

The course is aimed at international students

Objectives (course unit)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. understand and use Finnish language in simple everyday situations
2. recognise the grammatical elements in Finnish words
3. apply grammatical structures in new situations
4. understand Finnish culture and way of life and studying
Competence level A1

Content (course unit)

- pronunciation
- basic grammar
- day-to-day language: greeting, introduction, shopping, asking the way
- Finnish food, habits, education system, religion

Further information (course unit)

Additional information
Finnish is studied in small groups with native students as tutors.
No previous studies needed, but it is recommended to start studying with the web material Uuno, www.uuno.tamk.fi

Exam schedules

No large exam - small written exams about homework.

Assessment methods and criteria

A regular and active attendance, performed assignments, passed small tests.

Assessment scale

0-5

Learning materials

Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni: Suomen mestari 2 (book or e-book) the newest edition, Chapters 1 - 4.

Book:
Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni: Suomen mestari 2 (book or e-book) the newest edition

https://otava.kauppakv.fi/sivu/tuote/9789511355793 (You can compare also other bookshops)
or
e-book: https://otava.kauppakv.fi/sivu/tuote/9789511407737
e-book is selled only in Finnlectura

Buy a book or borrow it from the library before the first lessons.


Note!! You can´t write your answers to e-books exerices. (But you can use notes if you choose e-book).

Student workload

Finnish language is so different from the most students' mother tongues which means rather much work! Let's try to do it fun and motivating. Collaboration and study clubs with group members help to learn efficient way. A regular and active attendance in lessons is important and also compulsory to pass the course. But as said, in addition to it much private learning is needed. To build up one's motivation is very important: to find useful, fun and creative ways to learn, use and understand Finnish. So have Finnish as a hobby also in your free time!

Content scheduling

Basic information of Finnish language, pronunciation, greetings, numbers, time expressions, positive and negative verb conjugation, question sentences, nationalities, simple declensions, everyday vocabulary e.g. communication in a cafeteria. Cultural phenomena.

International connections

This is the course for exchange students.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Approved - rejected

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Rejected: Uncompleted assignments, great difficulties to understand and produce the simplest basic phrases and expressions. More than 20 % absences from on line lessons