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 Mondays at 17-20.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

The final exam in the last lesson of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Continuous assessment based on
- active participation (80 % presence)
- completed exercises
- passed final exam

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

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

Oppimateriaalit

Online material
Teacher's material in Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

10 x 3 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