The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Industrial management 2005 (international students) - Finnish language
- Industrial management 2006 (international students) - Finnish language
- International business 2005 (international students) - Finnish language
- International business 2006 (international students) - Finnish language
- International business 2007 (international students) - Finnish language
- International business 2008 (international students) - Finnish language
- International business 2010 (international students) - Finnish language
- International business 2011 (international students) - Finnish language
- International business 2012 (international students) - Finnish language
- International business 2013 - Finnish language
- International business 2014 - Finnish language
- International business 2015 - Finnish language
- International business 2016 - Finnish language
- International business 2017 - Finnish language
- International business 2018 - Finnish language
- International business 2019 - Finnish language
- International business 2020 - Finnish language
- International business 2021 - Finnish language
- International business 2022 - Finnish language
- Plastics technology 2007 (international students) - Finnish language
- Plastics technology 2008 (international students) - Finnish language
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (international students) - Finnish language
The course takes place in period
1 (2021-08-01 to 2021-10-24)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Optional
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
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 by reading everyday life texts.
Learning outcomes
You will have knowledge about pronunciation, basic
vocabulary for everyday situations and simple
grammar.
? Vocabulary for everyday life
? Basic structures, verb types and conjugation
(infinitive and present tense)
? Days of the week, time, numbers, expressions
? Numbers, dates and time
You have a basic knowledge about Finland, the
Finnish society and culture.
Skills
? You are able to handle every day situations in
Finnish and cope in familiar social situations.
? You can introduce yourself and your family.
? In a discussion you know how to ask you the
person you discuss with to repeat and speak more
slowly.
? You can write short messages using familiar
expressions.
? You can form simple sentences and questions and
use polite expressions both in spoken and written
language in present tense.
Attitude
It´s easier to learn a new language when you get
advice about more effective ways to learn the
language in authentic everyday situations.
Course contents
- Basic Structure of Finnish language
- Oral Communication
- Pronunciation
- Vocabulary (concerning for example home and
food)
- Grammar and Usage
- Finnish Culture
Prerequisites and co-requisites
No prerequisites are required.
Additional information
Join zoom-classes:
The course is held online, with zoom-sessions.
Dictionary and coursebook required.
Teaching language: English and Finnish.
80 % attendance is required.
Recommended or required reading
Coursebook:
Marjukka Kenttälä: Suomi sujuvaksi I. Chapter 1
-10, Yliopistopaino.
Helsingin yliopisto, Kielikeskus
Material distributed by the teacher. Finnish-
english
dictionary is required.
Study activities
- Lectures - 62 hours
- Practical exercises - 5 hours
- Individual studies - 68 hours
- - 0 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Supported virtual education
Assessment methods
Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
Assessment requirements
Written and oral exam. The course grade is based
on the written exam and
course activity/ attendance.
Examination: written online examination 80%, oral
examination 20 %.
Written online course exam is 13.10.2021
Re-exam I: online exam 12.11.2021
Re-exam II: online exam 21.1.2022
Oral re-exam: 25.11.2021 at 12.15-13.00 and 27.1.
at 10.15-12 (enrollment via
E-mail: minna.lehtola
in zoom).
Teacher
Lehtola Minna
Examiner
Lehtola Minna
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (32 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2021-08-09 to 2021-09-05
Assessment methods
2021-10-13 - Exams
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021-09-01 | 12:15 - 14:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, zoom-link https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2346187979?pwd=Qnc0ZmtmVGlCVjBYQUhMbi9URDdtdz09 | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-09-06 | 08:30 - 10:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-09-08 | 12:15 - 14:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-09-13 | 08:30 - 10:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-09-15 | 12:15 - 14:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-09-20 | 08:30 - 10:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-09-22 | 12:15 - 14:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-09-27 | 08:30 - 10:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-09-29 | 12:15 - 14:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-10-04 | 08:30 - 10:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-10-06 | 12:15 - 14:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-10-11 | 08:30 - 10:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-10-13 | 12:15 - 14:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, exam | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-10-18 | 08:30 - 10:00 | FFB I - oral examination on personal time | Lehtola Minna | ||
2021-10-20 | 12:15 - 14:00 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna |