Basics of Finnish (3 cr)

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

Exam schedules

Exam for Mirja´s group 24th November, the place will be informed later.
Exam for Annina´s group 1st December, the place will be informed later.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation
Completed written exercises
Succesfully passed exam

Teaching methods

Contact lessons
Group work
Written tasks
Exercises

Learning materials

Teacher designed material Basics of Finnish
Uuno: http://uuno.tamk.fi/uuno/index.html
This is Finland -site

Student workload

3 x 27 hours, around 81 hours student´s individual studies included.

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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Further information

The lessons take place on
Tuesdays 14.15 - 16.45 in class B6-31 (Mirja Kinnunen´s group)
Tuesdays 14.15 - 15.45 in class B6-26 (Annina Korpela´s group, until 8th December)

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

Not completing tasks and the exam.