Finnish for Foreigners
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IMEP0104 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-KT 2011EM |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Kiikkala, Sanna-Liisa |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-EM-4N | 2012-01-09 – 2012-04-27 | Henrik Niemelä | English | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
Learning Outcomes
After the completed course the student will be able to cope in everyday situations in Finnish, such as introducing yourself, telling about your studies, shopping, travelling, dealing with routine business e.g. at the bank, post office, library or police.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 42 h
- of which autonomous studies: 39h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prior knowledge of Finnish required.
Contents
Words, phrases and simple structures with pronunciation practice in everyday key situations, such as expressions of time and place, colours, structures and forms particular to the Finnish language.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material provided by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Pronunciation, speaking, reading and writing practice in teams.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student has a satisfactory command of the language both orally and in writing.
Grade 3: The student has a good command of the language both orally and in writng and s/he can apply her/his skills in practice.
Grade 5: The student has an excellent command of the language both orally and in writing and s/he can apply her/his skills in a versatile manner.
Assessment Methods
Continuous assessment, 75% minimum active attendance in contact teaching. Passing the examinations set by the teacher.