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

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.