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 Wednesdays at 15.15 - 16.45. First lesson will be held on 28th August 2024.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

To receive the course credits, you need to
- meet the attendance requirements (at least 70 % attendance of the classroom time)
- to take part in the making and presentation of the culture assignment
- to complete and submit the reflection assignment on time
- to have at least 30 % success in the final exam
Grade evaluation
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

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 exchange 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