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Finnish for Foreigners I (Others)

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TIP0313
Curriculum: IB 2021
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2021-2022)
Semester: Autumn
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Auranen, Päivi
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2021-2022

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3002IB2021-1A, IB2021-1B2021-08-23 – 2021-12-19Päivi AuranenEnglish2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06

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Learning Outcomes

The course will give the students elementary knowledge of the Finnish language. The students learn the pronunciation, structures and vocabulary of standard Finnish and gain an insight into the Finnish culture. The students practise communicating in Finnish in everyday situations.

Student's Workload

Total 135h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies

Contents

Basic vocabulary and elementary sentence structures in everyday language situations.

Regional Impact

The course assists students in coping in the local surroundings.

Internationality

The student understands how s/he can adapt to communicating in a society other than his/her own.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. Suomen mestari 1. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. 2010 or newer. 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 shows the ability and understanding of how to use and study a new language (Finnish) in a versatile manner.

Grade 3: The student shows adequate skills in the new language (Finnish) in the situations studied on the course.

Grade 1: The student can produce, recognise and understand the basics of the Finnish language.

Assessment Methods

Active class participation, completed assignments, oral and written examinations. Numerical (0-5).


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