The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)

Level/category

Extension studies

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.

Within this study unit we focus on the following
competences:
4 quality education
5 gender equality
8 decent work and economic growth
10 reduced inequalities
16 peace, justice and strong institutions

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course you have the knowledge
about how to act in basic everyday situations and
to have a basic knowledge of the Finnish language.
You learn about some basic structures and for
example to manage verb conjugation in present
tense.
You learn about
- the basic principles of Finnish pronunciation
- numbers and the clock
- how to ask and answer simple questions
about yourself, studies and work
- the basic principals of Finnish
pronunciation
- learn about the numbers and the clock
- the days of the week
- how to ask and answer simple questions
about everyday situations.
- you have the knowledge about how to communicate
in simple cafeteria 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

Attendance in classes is compulsory.
Course book Suomi sujuvaksi 1, Gaudeamus, by
Marjukka Kenttälä is required.

Dictionary and course book (Suomi sujuvaksi 1,
Gaudeamus)
required.
Teaching language: English and Finnish.
Course material is in Itslearning.

Written class exam: 11.10.2023 13-15 (you see the
room on the screen by the info)
(Written re-exam 1: 26.10.2023 at 13-15)
Written re-exam 1: 3.11.2023 at 10 -12
Written re-exam 2: 10.11.2023 at 12.15 - 14.15
Written re-exam 3: 13.12.2023 at 14-16
Oral re-take 1: 27.10.2023 at 10 -11 in Zoom (same
link used in the course)
Oral re-take 2: 8.12.2023 at 13-14

Recommended or required reading

Coursebook:
Marjukka Kenttälä: Suomi sujuvaksi I, Gaudeamus.
Material distributed by the teacher. Finnish-
english dictionary is required.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 55 hours
  • Practical exercises - 12 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

Multiform education

Assessment methods

Exams (written-, oral-, home-)

Assessment requirements

The course grade is based on the written exam (80%)
and an oral test/class activity (20%).

Teacher

Lehtola Minna

Examiner

Lehtola Minna

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (23 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-08-10 to 2023-09-06

Assessment methods

2023-10-11 - Exams

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-09-04 08:30 - 10:00 Finnish for Beginners I, Group A, Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2346187979?pwd=Qnc0ZmtmVGlCVjBYQUhMbi9URDdtdz09 Passcode: FIN20 Lehtola Minna
2023-09-06 14:15 - 14:30 B522 Finnish for Beginners I, Group A and Welcoming of the New Academic year Lehtola Minna
2023-09-11 11:15 - 12:45 Finnish for Beginners I, Group A, zoom,https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2346187979?pwd=Qnc0ZmtmVGlCVjBYQUhMbi9URDdtdz09 Lehtola Minna
2023-09-13 14:30 - 16:00 A311 Finnish for Beginners I, Group A Lehtola Minna
2023-09-18 11:15 - 12:45 Finnish for Beginners I, Group A, zoom https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2346187979?pwd=Qnc0ZmtmVGlCVjBYQUhMbi9URDdtdz09 Lehtola Minna
2023-09-20 14:15 - 15:45 D4106 Finnish for Beginners I, Group A Lehtola Minna
2023-09-25 08:45 - 10:15 Finnish for Beginners I, Group A, https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2346187979?pwd=Qnc0ZmtmVGlCVjBYQUhMbi9URDdtdz09 Lehtola Minna
2023-09-27 14:30 - 16:00 B522 Finnish for Beginners I, Group A Lehtola Minna
2023-10-02 11:00 - 12:30 Finnish for Beginners I, Group A, https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2346187979?pwd=Qnc0ZmtmVGlCVjBYQUhMbi9URDdtdz09 Lehtola Minna
2023-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 FFB I A Lehtola Minna
2023-10-06 14:00 - 15:30 Finnish for Beginners I, Group A Lehtola Minna
2023-10-09 08:45 - 10:15 Finnish for Beginners I, Group A Oral exam, Zoom Lehtola Minna
2023-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 Written Class Exam, campus, FFB I , D4108-09B Lehtola Minna
2023-10-13 13:00 - 14:30 Finnish for Beginners I, Group A, Oral exam Lehtola Minna

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