Finnish Language and Culture 2Laajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

After successfully completing the course, the student
* can communicate in simple everyday situations
* can tell about his/her home
* knows some work-related vocabulary
* can use and understand the local case system of nouns
* is able to use the surrounding language environment to develop one’s language skills.
The student is able to express her/himself both in writing and orally in Finnish at the proficiency level of the course.
The target level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR is A1.2.

Contents

• pronunciation
• housing
• traveling
• food and drink
• professions and work
• expressing place and direction
• basic structures and vocabulary for everyday needs

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Prerequisite: Finnish Language and Culture 1 or equivalent competence (about 5 ECTS of previous FInnish studies).

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

- CONTACT / CONTACT BLENDED
- ONLINE / ONLINE BLENDED
- DEMO

Descriptions of implementation methods can be found in Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/implementation-types.

You can complete the course unit by demonstrating or by Work&Study even if the course unit doesn't have DEMO or WORKSTUDY implementations. More information about recognition of learning at Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning.

DEMO tests for Finnish courses will be organized four times a year. Ask the teacher for the exact dates. The test contains both written and oral part. The test will be done at school campus.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

(Min. 40% competence level)
Developmental competence

Knowledge: Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.

Skills: Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge.

Competence: In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic knowledge of the language and you demonstrate a limited ability to apply your skills, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

(Min. 70% competence level)
Functionally proficient

Knowledge: Your knowledge of the language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.

Skills: Your skills allow you complete the given tasks and assignments independently. You are able to apply your knowledge in practical situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can critique your own abilities and identify ways to improve.

Competence: In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic to good knowledge of the language and you demonstrate sufficient ability to apply your skills. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

(Min. 90% competence level)
Mastery

Knowledge: Your knowledge of the language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.

Skills; Your skills allow you to apply your knowledge in demanding situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can independently find ways to develop your skills and to cope in spontaneous situations.

Competence: In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have detailed and explicit knowledge in the language and you apply your skills with natural proficiency. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students' performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0).

Learning materials

Suomen mestari 1. Finn Lectura. (new edition!) Chapters 6 –9.
ISBN/GTIN: 978-951-1-33423-1
Additional material provided by the teacher.