Finnish Language 2Laajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

Student
• tells and understands where and when something happens
• describes at a basic level what a thing is like
• tells and understands what someone has or does not have
• masters the basics of polite communication
• indicates when something is mandatory, possible or worthwhile

Content

• where, from, and to formats
• place words
• most common adjectives
• ownership phrases
• body and body parts
• the most common health problems and treatments
• using a conditional
• using the words must and should

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• The student completes at least some of the required coursework. However, the student may neglect to review the instructions and / or prepare for the coursework.
• The student demonstrates at least minor activity on the course. However, it is difficult for a student to complete coursework independently and smoothly.
• The student is able to demonstrate that he / she masters at least the most important and most recurring course topics and areas of competence. However, students have great difficulty in progressing their studies smoothly and quickly enough.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• The student does at least most of the coursework in a smooth and orthodox way.
• The student participates in course work actively and concentrately.
• The student is able to demonstrate adequate and substantial progress in his / her studies. The student masters the main basics of language use in a commendable way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• The student does the course work in a smooth and orthodox way.
• The student participates in course work actively and concentrately. Student is interested in his / her studies and is happy to learn more about the topics he / she is studying.
• The student is able to demonstrate adequate and substantial progress in his / her studies. The student's progress in studies exceeds expectations.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Failed
• The student does not do the required coursework.
• The student repeatedly shows indifference and disinterest in course work.
• The student is not able to show sufficient progress in their studies.