Basics of Finnish (3 cr)
Code: N-KV598F-3072
General information
- Enrolment period
- 02.07.2023 - 17.09.2023
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Pedagogical Innovations and Culture
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 35
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
Location and time
The course meetings will take place in TAMK on Fridays at 12.30-2.00 PM. Remember to check out the clock time in the calendar.
The meeting places will be added in the calendar in the beginning of the autumn.
Exam schedules
The final exam take place on the 8th of December.
The renewal exam will be held on the 15th of December.
Assessment methods and criteria
To pass the course, you need to
- meet the attendance requirements (at least 70 % attendance of the classroom time)
- to take part in the culture assignment
- to complete and submit the reflection assignment on time
- to have at least 30 % success in the final exam
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
- Classroom meetings.
- Independent work.
- A course assignment.
- The final exam.
Learning materials
You will get the course material from the teacher.
Student workload
- 1,5-2,5 h course meeting in a week.
- 1,5-3 h of independent work.
Content scheduling
We will discuss this in the beginning of the course.
Completion alternatives
Not available.
Practical training and working life cooperation
Not available.
International connections
Not available.
Further information
Not available.