Finnish for Foreigners I (Part A)
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | RBB0104 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | R-TRB 2010 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Hospitality Management |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2010-2011) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Martin, Elina |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2010-2011
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2010-08-30 – 2011-03-04 | Ulla Piltti | English | 2010-08-20 – 2010-09-19 |
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.
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 mestarit 1. Suomen kielen oppikija 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
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 writing ans s/he can apply his/her skills in practice.
Grade 5: The student has an excellent command of the language both orally and in writing and s/he can apply his/her skills in a verstatile manner.
Assessment Methods
Active class participation, completed assignments, oral and written examinations. Numeric scale (0-5).