Basics of Finnish (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

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

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

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

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

The time of the final exam will be informed later.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Continuous assessment based on
- active participation
- completed exercises
- passed final exam

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

contact teaching, activating written tasks, study conversation, discussion exercises, learning simulation and games, collaborative learning, exercises

Oppimateriaalit

teacher's material on Tabula
material on the web

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

contact lessons: 15 x 2,5 hours
independent studying: about 40 hours

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The lessons are on Tuesdays at 10-12.30 in class B6-31a. The first lesson is on the 12th of January.