The course takes place in period

2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)

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 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

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.
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 13.30 - 15.30
(you see the room on the screen by the info)
Written re-exam 1: week 3 (more information closer)
Written 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.
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

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

Group size

No limit (25 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
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-10-23 10:30 - 12:00 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B, https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2346187979?pwd=Qnc0ZmtmVGlCVjBYQUhMbi9URDdtdz09 Lehtola Minna
2023-10-26 10:30 - 12:00 B320 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2023-11-03 13:00 - 14:30 A311 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2023-11-06 13:15 - 14:45 A311 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2023-11-08 10:30 - 12:00 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B, zoom https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2346187979?pwd=Qnc0ZmtmVGlCVjBYQUhMbi9URDdtdz09 Lehtola Minna
2023-11-14 13:00 - 14:30 A311 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2023-11-17 12:00 - 13:30 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B, Zoom Lehtola Minna
2023-11-30 10:30 - 12:00 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B ZOOM-class Lehtola Minna
2023-12-04 13:00 - 15:00 F249 Written Class Exam, campus, Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna
2023-12-08 09:15 - 13:00 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B, Oral Exam, Zoom Lehtola Minna
2023-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 Finnish for Beginners II, Group B Lehtola Minna

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