Basics of Finnish (3 cr)

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

Contact lessons on Wednesdays at 9.00 - 10.30. Please check the locations from your calendar.

Exam schedules

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Evaluation methods and criteria

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).

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

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

Learning materials

Online material.
Teacher's material, also in Moodle.

Student workload

13 x 1,5 hours contact teaching.
approx. 50 hours of independent studying (homework, group work etc.).

Content scheduling

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Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

The course is aimed at international exchange students only.

Further information

Please see class information; the classroom may change.