Survival Finnish
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IYY31067 |
| Curriculum: | IT 2020 / 2021 / 2022 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Isohella, Suvi |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002-10-27 – 2003-01-04 | Ulla Piltti | English | ||
| 2 | 2003-10-27 – 2004-01-04 | Maarit Jäntti | Finnish | ||
| 3 | 2004-08-23 – 2004-10-16 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2004-08-16 – 2004-09-12 | |
| 4 | 2005-08-22 – 2005-10-15 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2005-08-21 – 2005-09-30 | |
| 5 | 2006-01-02 – 2006-02-25 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2005-12-15 – 2006-01-31 | |
| 6 | 2007-01-08 – 2007-03-09 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2006-12-11 – 2007-01-14 | |
| 7 | 2009-01-26 – 2009-04-09 | Anja Sjöholm | English | ||
| 8 | 2010-09-22 – 2010-12-08 | Anja Sjöholm | Finnish | ||
| 9 | 2011-02-01 – 2011-03-09 | Anja Sjöholm | Finnish | ||
| 10 | T-IB-EX | 2011-09-05 – 2011-10-21 | Anja Sjöholm | English | |
| 11 | 2012-01-09 – 2012-04-27 | Anja Sjöholm | English | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 | |
| 12 | T-IB-EX | 2012-09-03 – 2012-10-08 | Anja Sjöholm | English | 2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07 |
| 13 | 2013-01-29 – 2013-03-06 | Anja Sjöholm | English | 2013-01-28 – 2013-03-05 | |
| 14 | 2013-09-03 – 2013-10-03 | Henrik Niemelä | English | 2013-09-01 – 2013-09-20 | |
| 15 | 2013-09-10 – 2013-10-09 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2013-09-01 – 2013-09-20 | |
| 16 | H-VV | 2014-09-08 – 2014-10-25 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2014-08-15 – 2014-09-04 |
| 17 | H-VV | 2015-01-05 – 2015-03-16 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2014-12-08 – 2015-01-20 |
| 18 | H-VV | 2015-09-01 – 2015-10-11 | Maarit Jäntti | Finnish | 2015-08-14 – 2015-09-04 |
| 19 | H-VV | 2016-01-04 – 2016-03-12 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2015-12-07 – 2016-01-10 |
| 20 | I-MX-4N | 2016-09-01 – 2016-10-31 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 |
| 21 | H-VV | 2017-01-09 – 2017-03-05 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2016-12-12 – 2017-01-16 |
| 22 | I-MX-4N | 2017-09-01 – 2017-12-22 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2017-08-23 – 2017-09-18 |
| 23 | I-MX-4N | 2018-01-08 – 2018-02-23 | Maarit Jäntti | Finnish | 2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15 |
| 24 | I-MX-4N | 2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17 |
| 25 | I-MX-4N | 2019-01-07 – 2019-04-30 | Maarit Jäntti | English | 2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14 |
| 26 | I-MX-4N | 2019-09-02 – 2019-10-25 | Sari Isokangas | English | 2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09 |
| 27 | I-MX-4N | 2020-01-07 – 2020-03-27 | Sari Isokangas | English | 2019-12-16 – 2020-01-14 |
| 3002 | IT2020-1A, IT2020-1B, IT2020-1C, IT2020-1D, KT2017-4C | 2021-01-04 – 2021-03-01 | Sanna-Liisa Kiikkala | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10 |
| 3004 | EX2021-1, MX2021-1 | 2021-08-30 – 2021-10-15 | Sanna-Liisa Kiikkala | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3005 | EX2021-1, MX2021-1 | 2022-01-01 – 2022-03-07 | Sanna-Liisa Kiikkala | Finnish | |
| 3008 | EX2022-1, MX2022-1 | 2022-08-30 – 2022-12-16 | Sanna-Liisa Kiikkala | Finnish | 2022-08-01 – 2022-09-06 |
| 3009 | MX2023-1 | 2023-08-28 – 2023-10-14 | Suvi Isohella | Finnish | 2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06 |
| 3010 | MX2023-1 | 2024-01-08 – 2024-02-24 | Sanna-Liisa Kiikkala | Finnish | 2023-12-01 – 2024-01-10 |
| 3011 | MX2024-1 | 2024-09-02 – 2024-10-12 | Suvi Isohella | English | 2024-08-01 – 2024-09-06 |
| 3012 | MX2025 | 2025-08-01 – 2025-10-19 | Suvi Isohella | Finnish | 2025-06-03 – 2025-09-05 |
The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2025-2026
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to cope with basic everyday situations in Finnish, such as introducing him/herself, shopping, traveling, and dealing with daily routines, e.g. at the market, restaurant, or café.
Student's Workload
18 h of scheduled contact studies.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
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 greetings, expressions when shopping and buying, expressions of time and place, and colors.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
-From Start to Finnish (2020) by Leila White
-Kato hei: puhekielen alkeet (2019) by Maarit Berg & Leena Silfverberg.
-Material provided by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Pronunciation, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment: passed or failed.
Assessment Methods
Active attendance in contact teaching.