Finnish for Foreigners II
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
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| Code: | TIP0319 |
| Curriculum: | IB 2024 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Auranen, Päivi |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
The aim is to extend the already acquired Finnish skills. All areas of language are studied: communicative skills/speaking vocabulary and grammar as well as reading and understanding.
The aim is also to offer the students the opportunity to speak with students and/ or other individuals outside the course group.
Note that best results are reached if the student also studies and uses Finnish outside the classroom.
Student's Workload
Total 108h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Finnish for Foreigners I or equivalent
Contents
Revision and of basic vocabulary and structures, vocabulary and phrases with emphasis on everyday situations, some specialised professional vocabulary in the students' own field of study. Introduction to cultural elements.
Regional Impact
The ability to operate in the Finnish society is developed.
Internationality
Living in the Finnish society as someone coming from the outside of the country improves.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. Suomen mestari 2. 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, pair work, presentations, 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 and he/she can apply his/her skills in practice
Grade 5: The student has an excellent command of the language both orally and in writing and he/she can apply his/her skills in a versatile manner.
Assessment Methods
Active class participation, completed assignments, oral and written examinations. Numerical (0-5).