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
- International business 2023 - 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
2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)
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 increase the vocabulary by oral
tasks etc.
Within this study unit we will 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 cope in in basic everyday situations
in Finnish and you learn more about the basics of
the Finnish language. You have the knowledge about
the basics of the structures and for
example to manage verb conjugation in present
tense.
You learn about:
- how to tell about your daily life
- how to use the have structure
- how to use partitive singular
- how to conjugate verbs in present tense
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
A.1.1 (European framework)
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: 4.12.2023 at 11.45 - 12.45
(you see the room on the screen by the info)
Written re-exam 1: week 3 (more information later)
Written re-exam 2: week 4
Oral re-take 1: 12.1.2024 at 10 -11 in Zoom (same
link used in the course)
Oral re-take 2: 16.2.2024 at 10-11
Recommended or required reading
Coursebook:
Marjukka Kenttälä: Suomi sujuvaksi I, Gaudeamus.
Material distributed by the teacher in
Itslearning.
Study activities
- Lectures - 60 hours
- Practical exercises - 7 hours
- Individual studies - 68 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-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
The course grade is based on the written exam
(80%) and the oral exam /activity (20%).
Teacher
Lehtola Minna
Examiner
Lehtola Minna
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (18 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2023-10-09 to 2023-11-05
Assessment methods
- 2023-12-04 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2023-10-23 | 08:45 - 10:15 | Finnish For Beginners II, Group A, https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2346187979?pwd=Qnc0ZmtmVGlCVjBYQUhMbi9URDdtdz09 | Lehtola Minna | ||
2023-10-25 | 14:30 - 16:00 | D4109 | Finnish For Beginners II, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
2023-10-30 | 11:15 - 12:45 | Finnish For Beginners II, Group A, Zoom,https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2346187979?pwd=Qnc0ZmtmVGlCVjBYQUhMbi9URDdtdz09 | Lehtola Minna | ||
2023-11-03 | 13:00 - 14:30 | Finnish For Beginners II, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2023-11-06 | 13:15 - 14:45 | Finnish For Beginners II, Group A, room A311 | Lehtola Minna | ||
2023-11-08 | 14:30 - 16:00 | Finnish For Beginners II, Group A, zoom https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2346187979?pwd=Qnc0ZmtmVGlCVjBYQUhMbi9URDdtdz09 | Lehtola Minna | ||
2023-11-13 | 10:00 - 11:30 | Finnish For Beginners II, Group A, zoom, https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2346187979?pwd=Qnc0ZmtmVGlCVjBYQUhMbi9URDdtdz09 | Lehtola Minna | ||
2023-11-15 | 14:30 - 16:00 | B320 | Finnish For Beginners II, Group A | Lehtola Minna | |
2023-11-30 | 10:30 - 12:00 | Finnish For Beginners II, Group A ZOOM-class | Lehtola Minna | ||
2023-12-04 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Written Class Exam, campus, Finnish For Beginners II, Group A | Lehtola Minna | ||
2023-12-11 | 13:00 - 14:45 | Finnish For Beginners II, Group A, Oral Exam, Zoom | Lehtola Minna | ||
2023-12-11 | 13:00 - 14:30 | Finnish For Beginners II, Group A, oral retake 1, zoom | Lehtola Minna | ||
2023-12-14 | 10:00 - 11:00 | Finnish For Beginners II, oral retake, zoom2 | Lehtola Minna |