Finnish Language and Culture 4Laajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

After successfully completing the course, the student
- can tell about his/her studies and work experience and write a CV in Finnish
- can discuss festivities and national holiday traditions in Finland and other countries
- is able to handle simple communication situations as a customer in offices and shops
- is able to follow news in easy Finnish (Selkouutiset)
- 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 A2.2 - B1.

Contents

• communication in offices
• education and work experience
• applying for a job in Finland
• shopping
• celebrating national holidays and other events
• past tenses of verbs (perfekti, pluskvamperfekti)
• plural forms of nouns

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

Prerequisite: Finnish Language and Culture 3 or equivalent competence (about 15 ECTS of previous studies).

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Contact or online course.
If you have gained skills matching the goals of this course, you can show your skills and competences through demonstration in the beginning of each semester. Ask the teacher of the course. More information https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning

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.

Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course. Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge. 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

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

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

Learning materials

Suomen mestari 2, Finn Lectura, Chapters 5 - 8.
Other materials provided by the teacher.

Further information

Coordinating teacher: Tuula Jäppinen