Finnish for Foreigners I (Others)
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TIP0313 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | IB 2019 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2019-2020) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Niittykoski, Jukka |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2019-2020
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | T-IB-1-1, T-IB-1-2 | 2019-09-02 – 2019-12-22 | Päivi Auranen | English | 2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09 |
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Learning Outcomes
The course will give the students elementary knowledge of the Finnish language. They will learn the pronunciation, structures and vocabulary of standard Finnish and gain an insight into Finnish culture. The students will be able to communicate in Finnish in everyday situations.
Student's Workload
Total 135h; class hours 65h, supervised exercises 26h, autonomous studies 26h, oral and written tests 8h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies
Contents
Basic vocabulary and elementary sentence structures in everyday language situations.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
White, L. From start to Finnish. A short course in Finnish. 2012. Helsinki. Finn Lectura
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. Suomen mestari 1. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. 2010. Helsinki. Finn Lectura
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Oral and written exercises based on the course material, pairwork, assignments.
Assessment Criteria
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Grade 5: The student can utilise theories, concepts and methods consistently in various situations considering the language both orally and in writing and she can apply her/his skills in a versatile manner.
Grade 3: The student can utilize essential concepts in single situations of the language both orally and in writng and s/he can apply her/his skills in practice.
Grade 1: The student recognise and understand the essential of the language both orally and in writing
Assessment Methods
Active class participation, completed assignments, oral and written examinations. Numerical (0-5).