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
- 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 (2019-08-01 to 2019-10-27)
Level/category
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 by reading everyday life texts.
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.
The student is expected at the end of the course
- know the basic principles of Finnish
pronunciation - know numbers and the clock
- know how to ask and answer simple questions about
himself/herself, studies and work - know the basic principals of Finnish
pronunciation - know the numbers and the clock
- know the days of the week
- know how to ask and answer simple questions
about everyday situations. - know how to communicate in simple cafeteria
situations - know how to discuss about simple work routines
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
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
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
Assessment requirements
The course grade is based on the written exam course activity/ attendance.
Examination: exam 80%, activity/attendance 20%
The written exam is: 21.10.2019.
Re-exam
1: 10.12.2019 10-12
2: 20.1.2020 10-12
Enrollment for re-exam through e-mail one week in advance to E-mail: minna.lehtola
Teacher
Lehtola Minna
Examiner
Lehtola Minna
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (25 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2019-08-12 to 2019-09-08
Assessment methods
2019-10-21 - Exams
| Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-02 | 10:15 - 12:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-09-09 | 10:15 - 12:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-09-11 | 15:30 - 17:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-09-16 | 10:15 - 12:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-09-18 | 15:30 - 17:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-09-23 | 10:15 - 12:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-09-25 | 15:30 - 17:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-09-30 | 10:15 - 12:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-10-02 | 15:15 - 17:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-10-07 | 10:15 - 12:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-10-09 | 15:15 - 17:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-10-14 | 10:15 - 12:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-10-16 | 15:15 - 17:00 | D4109 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-10-21 | 10:00 - 12:00 | B518 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-11-12 | 10:00 - 12:00 | B326 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2019-12-13 | 13:00 - 15:00 | B328 | FFB 1, re-exam II | Lehtola Minna | |
| 2020-01-20 | 13:00 - 15:00 | B325 | Finnish for Beginners I, Group A | Lehtola Minna |