Finnish for Work 2Laajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student  
has basic information and skills considering work life in Finnish 
is able to communicate in Finnish in basic work life situations 
acquires the skills to produce clear and logical texts on simple work-related issues
is familiar with current topics in in Finland
CV
Work interview
Job application

Contents

Plural forms of nouns 
Grammar: comparison of adjectives, past tenses
The process of applying a job in Finland and in Finnishh
Cultural differences
Telephone Finnish 
Getting acquainted with current topics by using newspapers and other media 

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

The student has successfully completed the courses Finnish for Beginners 1 & 2, and Finnish for Work 1 or acquired this level in the entry level test in Finnish. 

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Contact hours  
Independent studies  
Assessment of one’s own learning  
Oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work. 
Homework and preparation for lessons and exams. 

Assessment criteria - grade 1

The student understands the main points of work-related texts in both the work life vocabulary, and he/she is able to produce work-related texts in Finnish with several corrections, when assisted substantially. 

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student understands the essential parts of work-related texts in both the written and oral form. The student has a fairly good command of work life vocabulary, and he/she is able to produce work-related texts in Finnish when assisted. 

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student understands well the essential parts of work-related texts in both the written and oral form. The student has a very good command of work life vocabulary, and he/she is able to produce work-related texts in Finnish independently.

Learning materials

Gehring, S.& Heinzmann, S. 2012. Suomen mestari 2. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Finn Lectura. Helsinki. (compulsory) 
Other material provided by teacher.