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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: Waltermann, Marianne
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2019-2020

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageClassesEnrolment
14T-IB-1-1, T-IB-1-22019-09-02 – 2019-12-22Päivi AuranenEnglish55 h2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09

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).


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