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

Aika ja paikka

Contact lessons on Tuesdays at 12.15 - 13.45. First lesson will be held on 23rd January 2024.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

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).

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact teaching, activating written tasks, study conversation, discussion exercises, collaborative learning, exercises

Oppimateriaalit

Teacher's digital material in Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

12 x 2 hours contact teaching
approx. 50 hours of independent studying (homework, group work etc.)

Kansainvälisyys

The course is aimed at international students.

Lisätiedot

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