Basics of Finnish (3 cr)
Code: N-KV598F-3074
General information
Enrolment period
07.06.2023 - 01.02.2024
Timing
08.02.2024 - 15.05.2024
Credits
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning
Unit
TAMK Languages and Communication
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Teachers
- Johanna Granlund
Person in charge
Johanna Granlund
Groups
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VAPAA
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
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Practical training and working life cooperation
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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.