Finnish for Exchange Students (5cr)

Intro

Welcome to study Finnish! In this course you will learn for example how to pronounce, introduce yourself, order drinks and food and do shopping. You will also get to know Finland and Finnish culture. You will be able to understand more Finnish language around you.

Learning objectives

After completing this course the student:
- knows the elementary vocabulary and structures of Finnish language needed in routine everyday situations
- has had a chance to practice and improve his / her independent language learning skills
- has learned to use the surrounding language environment to improve his / her Finnish skills
- is familiar with the basic characteristics of Finnish language, culture and habits related to everyday life.

Contents

- Basics of the pronunciation
- Vocabulary and key phrases for everyday and studying purposes
- Asking and giving information in everyday situations
- Shopping and ordering
- Introduction to expressing time, place and direction
- Information about Finland and the Finnish culture

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Information about implementation methods:

CONTACT / CONTACT BLENDED


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

You can complete the course by demonstrating your competence, even if there are no DEMO implementations available. More information about recognition of prior learning is available on Haaga-Helia’s website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning

The demonstration is done by completing a written exam and proving the required oral language skills, for example, in the form of a video.

More information is available from the course’s responsible teacher.

Learning materials

Course materials are provided by the teacher and available in moodle in the beginning of the course.

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

No prerequisites.

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.

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

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

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 of 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.

Further information

This course is for exchange students only.