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

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

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

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

Learning materials

Teacher's digital material in Moodle.

Student workload

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

International connections

The course is aimed at exchange students.