The course takes place in period

2 (2019-10-28 to 2019-12-31)

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to give the student a basic knowledge of Finnish and ability to manage in everyday situations, to practice the pronunciation and vocabulary.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to act in basic everyday situations and to have a basic knowledge of the Finnish language; to know some basic structures and for example to manage verb conjugation in present tense.
At the end of the course the student is expected to
- know how to introduce herself/himself
- know how to to tell about studies and basic
worktasks
- know how to use where, from where and where to -
structures in Finnish
- know how to use the have structrue
- know how to use partitive singular
- know how to conjugate verbs in presens
- identify Basic rules for object

Course contents

- Basic Structure of Finnish language
- Oral Communication
- Pronunciation
- Vocabulary (concerning for example home and food)
- Grammer and Usage
- Finnish Culture

Prerequisites and co-requisites

A.1.1 (European framework)

Additional information

Attendance in classes is compulsory.

Dictionary and coursebook required.

Teaching language: English and Finnish.

Course material is on Itslearning.

Recommended or required reading

Coursebook:
Marjukka Kenttälä: Suomi sujuvaksi I. Yliopistopaino. Helsingin yliopisto kielikeskus.
Material distributed by the teacher.(Till chapter 11)

Study activities

  • Lectures - 60 hours
  • Practical exercises - 28 hours
  • Individual studies - 45 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 133 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

The course grade is based on the written exam
course activity/ attendance.

Examination: exam 80%, activity/attendance 20%
Re-exam 1: 14.2.2020 at 13-15 (the exam room is found on the screen by the info under teacher´s name).
Re-exam II: Re-exam II: oral exam in May, enrollment through e-mail, class re-take 3.9. at 12.15-14.15 or 29.10. at 12.15-14.15.
Enrollment for re-exam through e-mail one week in advance (E-mail: minna.lehtola@arcada.fi)

Teacher

Lehtola Minna

Examiner

Lehtola Minna

Group size

No limit (17 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2019-10-14 to 2019-11-10

Assessment methods

  • 2019-12-16 - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2019-10-28 08:30 - 10:00 D4109 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2019-10-30 13:15 - 15:00 D4109 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2019-11-04 08:30 - 10:00 D4109 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2019-11-06 13:15 - 15:15 D4109 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2019-11-11 08:30 - 10:00 D4109 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2019-11-13 13:00 - 15:15 D4109 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2019-11-18 08:30 - 10:00 D4109 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2019-11-20 13:15 - 15:00 B325 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2019-11-25 08:30 - 10:00 D4109 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2019-11-27 13:15 - 15:00 D4109 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2019-12-02 08:30 - 10:00 D4109 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2019-12-04 13:15 - 15:00 D4109 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2019-12-09 08:30 - 10:00 D4109 FFB II, Group B, pair work in class p. 125 and p. 131 teahcer sick Lehtola Minna
2019-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 Finnish for Beginners II exam, room B320 Lehtola Minna
2019-12-22 10:00 - 12:00 B325 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2020-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 B325 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2020-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 B325 FFB II written re-exam II, WILL TAKE PLACE LATER Lehtola Minna

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