Finnish Language and Culture 2 - FIN002AS2AE - Opinto-opas

Finnish Language and Culture 2, 5 cr - FIN002AS2AE

Upcoming implementations

Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3029 01.08.2025-31.07.2026 5 op (DEMO) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is a demonstration or DEMO-implementation for students who already have the knowledge and skills taught on the course. The course does not have tuition, teaching or classes.

The demontrations are supervised and they take place in a classroom. They are offered twice a semester: during the first study week of the semester and in the middle of the semester. Ask your Finnish teacher or your academic advisor about the exact times and places. You do not need to enroll in advance.

The test consists of a written part on Moodle and a short face-to-face interview with a Finnish teacher. The written part covers vocabulary and grammar of the course material mentioned belowe. At the interview, you should show that you are able to speak and understand Finnish at a level that corresponds to the course in question.

Notice that your demonstration test result will be final and you cannot improve the grade afterwards!

Learning material and recommended literature

The test is based on the content of the study book:
Suomen mestari 1. Finn Lectura. (new edition 2020) CHAPTERS 6 –9.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Ask your Finnish teacher or your academic advisor about the exact times and places. You do not need to enroll in advance.

Notice that your demonstration test result will be final and you cannot improve the grade afterwards!

Teaching language

English

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026

Enrollment

18.12.2024 - 18.12.2024
Groups
- DEMO
Teachers

Tuula Jäppinen, Laura Uusitalo

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3027 18.08.2025-12.12.2025 5 op (REE3PCTOUM, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Classes on Zoom
Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
Two comprehensive supervised assignments (tests)
Other learning assignments (video, follow-up tests)

Learning material and recommended literature

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

Working life connections

The course is through language strongly linked to the Finnish society which gives international students a possibility to adapt to Finland more easily .

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Two comprehensive supervised assignments replacing one final exam
Re-exam (covering the whole course) to be agreed separately

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural student group

Timing

18.08.2025 - 12.12.2025

Learning assignments

Homework and weekly exercises in Moodle Weekly follow-up tests, video assignment All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced in Moodle).

Enrollment

02.06.2025 - 15.08.2025

Content scheduling

Intensive week 42, no lessons
Detailed schedule in Moodle
Groups
- REE3PCTOUM
- REE3HA1
- REE3PCTOUT
- ONLINE
Alternative learning methods

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

RPL days in autumn 2025: (to be announced later)

More information in August 2025.

You don't have to enroll in these tests.

Teachers

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

Seats

15 - 50

Further information

Continuous assessment: oral skills, homework, follow-ups 40 %
Supervised assignment 1 30 %
Supervised assignment 2 30 %

Degree Programme

STEM Sustainable Tourism and Event Management

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3035 18.08.2025-12.12.2025 5 op (ITE2PAICB1, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Courses include both 1) contact hours and 2) independent studies:
1) Oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work, tests
2) Homework and preparation for lessons, tests and assignments.

Active self-study between the lessons is expected and part of the course.

This course is a part of all Haaga-Helia's Bachelor's degrees and the student can participate in any implementation. This implementation is specifically aimed at students of the Business Information Technology degree.

Learning material and recommended literature

The book used: Suomen mestari 1. Finn Lectura. (new edition!) Chapters 6 –9.
Other material in available Moodle
Additional material provided by the teacher.

Working life connections

The course develops the students Finnish language skills that are needed in working life in Finland.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There will be two supervised assignments (mid-term test and final test), and they will be organized in the middle of the course and end of the course. The students will be informed about the days during the course.

The individual supervised assignments can not be re-taken. However, it is possible to take a test that covers the material of the both supervised assignments after the course.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural group of students.

Timing

18.08.2025 - 12.12.2025

Learning assignments

There will be homework and exercises for the students to do. All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule. The deadlines are available in Moodle.

Enrollment

02.06.2025 - 15.08.2025

Content scheduling

The course takes place on Wednesdays at 12-13.45 and on Fridays at 9-10.45

The themes handled during the course are:
• pronunciation
• housing
• traveling
• food and drink
• professions and work
• expressing place and direction
• basic structures and vocabulary for everyday needs

During the intensive weeks there are no classes.
Detailed schedule can be found in Moodle
Groups
- ITE2PAICB1
- CONTACT
- ITE2PAICI1
- ITE2PASOF1
- ITE2PADIG1
Alternative learning methods

Recognition of prior learning (RPL):
The students who start their studies in IT programme and already know some Finnish, can pass the course and gain the credit points by attending a level test. Written and oral parts of the test are organized during the orientation weeks in August or January. The RPL test can only be taken once.

Teachers

Taija Hämäläinen

Seats

20 - 45

Further information

Continuous assessment 15 %
Regular and active participation is crucial to your progress. Coming in time, being prepared, doing activities, answering questions and speaking Finnish as much as possible are all part of the continuous demonstration of your language skills.

Supervised assignments (mid-term and final tests) 85 %

The course is evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5

NB! 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.

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3028 25.08.2025-12.12.2025 5 op (IBE2PA1, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Contact course.
- discussion and oral presentation
- reading and written assignments
- individual and group exercises
- quizzes and tests

Learning material and recommended literature

Suomen mestari 1. New edition! Finn Lectura. Chapters 6 - 9.

ISBN/GTIN: 978-951-1-33423-1 (New edition!)

Additional material provided by the teacher.

Working life connections

These basic courses are your first steps to get important language skills. It is difficult to find a job in Finland without knowing any Finnish language or Finnish culture.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

- Two supervised written assignments ("midterm test" and "final test") at Pasila campus.

- Students, who want to improve their grade after the course, can take a re-test. You have two attempts within half a year after the course has ended. Ask your teacher for the dates. The re-test covers the whole course content. Re-test only can approve the points you got from the "supervised assignments". The points for "continuous assessment" stay.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course is conducted in BBA programs with a mix of international students. Also, the Finnish language and culture taught in the course will expand your knowledge of internationality.

Timing

25.08.2025 - 12.12.2025

Learning assignments

- weekly quizzes and exercises in class - two bigger, supervised, written assignments

Enrollment

02.06.2025 - 22.08.2025

Content scheduling

- contact classes, mandatory attendance
Groups
- IBE2PA1
- CONTACT
Alternative learning methods

If you already have skills and competences matching the goals of this course, you can show them through demonstration in the beginning of each semester. Ask the teacher of the course. You will get the exact times and places. No enrolment needed. More information https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning

Next DEMO days in August and October 2025. The test is at Pasila campus, written part in Moodle (supervised in classroom) and oral part (individual interview with the teacher).

Teachers

Laura Uusitalo

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

- continuous assessment in class, based on your skills shown in oral and written exercises and on your results in daily quizzes and homework. 40 %
- two supervised written assignments 60 %

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3034 12.01.2026-15.05.2026 5 op (ITE2PAICB1, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

12.01.2026 - 15.05.2026
Groups
- ITE2PAICB1
- CONTACT
- ITE2PAICI1
- ITE2PASOF1
- ITE2PADIG1
Teachers

Taija Hämäläinen

Seats

20 - 45

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3032 12.01.2026-15.05.2026 5 op (DBE2PCDBI, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Classes on x at xxx in Porvoo
Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
Two comprehensive learning assignments (tests)
Other learning assignments (video, text)

Learning material and recommended literature

Study book: Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann: Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1, Finn Lectura, chapters 6-9 (2020)
Other material available in Moodle and online

Working life connections

The course is through language strongly linked to the Finnish society which gives international students a possibility to adapt more easily to Finland.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Two comprehensive learning assignments (weeks xx and xx) replacing one final exam
Re-exam (covering the whole course) to be agreed separately

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural student group

Timing

12.01.2026 - 15.05.2026

Learning assignments

Homework and weekly exercises in Moodle Video assignment Writing assignment All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced in Moodle).

Content scheduling

On xxx at xxx from January xx to May xx
Intensive weeks 8 and 12, no lessons
Detailed schedule in Moodle
Groups
- DBE2PCDBI
- CONTACT
- ABE2PCAVI
- EXCH
Teachers

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Continuous assessment and oral skills 30 %
Learning assignment 1 35 %
Learning assignment 2 35 %

Degree Programme

DIGIBBA Digital Business Innovations, AVIBBA Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3036 19.01.2026-15.05.2026 5 op (IBE2PA1, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

19.01.2026 - 15.05.2026
Groups
- IBE2PA1
- CONTACT
- IBE1PA1
- IBE2PA3
- IBE2PA2
- IBE2PA4
Teachers

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

Seats

15 - 45

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3030 19.01.2026-15.05.2026 5 op (IBE2PA1, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

19.01.2026 - 15.05.2026
Groups
- IBE2PA1
- CONTACT
- IBE1PA1
- IBE2PA3
- IBE2PA2
- IBE2PA4
Teachers

Laura Uusitalo

Seats

15 - 45

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3031 19.01.2026-15.05.2026 5 op (EVENING, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Classes on Wednesdays at 17:40-20.30 in Pasila
Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
Two comprehensive learning assignments (tests)
Other learning assignments (video, text)

Learning material and recommended literature

Study book: Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann: Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1, Finn Lectura, chapters 6-9 (2020)
Other material available in Moodle and online

Working life connections

The course is through language strongly linked to the Finnish society which gives international students a possibility to adapt more easily to Finland.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Two comprehensive learning assignments (weeks xx and xx) replacing one final exam
Re-exam (covering the whole course) to be agreed separately

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural student group

Timing

19.01.2026 - 15.05.2026

Learning assignments

Homework and weekly exercises in Moodle Video assignment Writing assignment All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced in Moodle).

Content scheduling

On Wednesdays at 17:40-20.30 from January xx to May xx
Intensive weeks 8 and 12, no lessons
Detailed schedule in Moodle
Groups
- EVENING
- CONTACT
- IBEB2PA1
Teachers

Laura Uusitalo

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Continuous assessment and oral skills 30 %
Learning assignment 1 35 %
Learning assignment 2 35 %

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
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Current implementations

Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3019 19.08.2024-31.07.2025 5 op (DEMO) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is a demonstration or DEMO-implementation for students who already have the knowledge and skills taught on the course. The course does not have tuition or classes.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

19.08.2024 - 31.07.2025

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 01.08.2024
Groups
- DEMO
Teachers

Tuula Jäppinen, Laura Uusitalo

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Past implementations

Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3021 20.01.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (EVENING, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Classes on Wednesdays at 17:40-20.30 in Pasila
Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
Two comprehensive supervised assignments (tests)
Other learning assignments (video, follow-up tests)

Learning material and recommended literature

Study book: Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann: Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1, Finn Lectura, chapters 6-9 (2020)
Other material available in Moodle and online

Working life connections

The course is through language strongly linked to the Finnish society which gives international students a possibility to adapt more easily to Finland.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Two comprehensive supervised assignments replacing one final exam
Re-exam (covering the whole course) to be agreed separately

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural student group

Timing

20.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

Learning assignments

Homework and weekly exercises in Moodle Weekly follow-up tests, video assignment All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced in Moodle).

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 17.01.2025

Content scheduling

On Wednesdays at 17:40-20.30 from January to May
Intensive weeks 8 and 12, no lessons
Detailed schedule in Moodle
Groups
- EVENING
- CONTACT
- IBEB2PA1
Teachers

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Continuous assessment and oral skills 40 %
Supervised assignment 1 30 %
Supervised assignment 2 30 %

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3037 20.01.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (IBE2PA1, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

20.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 17.01.2025
Groups
- IBE2PA1
- CONTACT
- IBE1PA1
- IBE2PA3
- IBE2PA2
Teachers

Sanna Kukkonen

Seats

15 - 45

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3023 13.01.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (ITE2PAICB1, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

13.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
Groups
- ITE2PAICB1
- CONTACT
- ITE2PAICI1
- ITE2PASOF1
- ITE2PADIG1
Teachers

Taija Hämäläinen

Seats

20 - 45

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3020 20.01.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (IBE2PA1, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

20.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 17.01.2025
Groups
- IBE2PA1
- CONTACT
- IBE1PA1
- IBE2PA3
- IBE2PA2
Teachers

Laura Uusitalo

Seats

15 - 45

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3026 13.01.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (DBE2PCDBI, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Classes on Tuesdays in Porvoo
Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
Two comprehensive supervised assignments (tests)
Other learning assignments (video, follow-up tests)

Learning material and recommended literature

Study book: Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann: Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1, Finn Lectura, chapters 6-9 (2020)
Other material available in Moodle and online

Working life connections

The course is through language strongly linked to the Finnish society which gives international students a possibility to adapt more easily to Finland.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Two comprehensive supervised assignments replacing one final exam
Re-exam (covering the whole course) to be agreed separately

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural student group

Timing

13.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

Learning assignments

Homework and weekly exercises in Moodle Weekly follow-up tests, video assignment All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced in Moodle).

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025

Content scheduling

On Tuesdays at 8 - 11 from January to May
Intensive weeks 8 and 12, no lessons
Detailed schedule in Moodle
Groups
- DBE2PCDBI
- CONTACT
- ABE2PCAVI
- EXCH
Teachers

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Continuous assessment and oral skills 40 %
Supervised assignment 1 30 %
Supervised assignment 2 30 %

Degree Programme

DIGIBBA Digital Business Innovations, AVIBBA Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3024 19.08.2024-13.12.2024 5 op (ITE2PAICB1, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Courses include both 1) contact hours and 2) independent studies:
1) Oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work, tests
2) Homework and preparation for lessons, exams and assignments.

Active self-study between the lessons is expected and part of the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

The book used: Suomen mestari 1. Finn Lectura. (new edition!) Chapters 6 –9.
Other material in available Moodle
Additional material provided by the teacher.

Working life connections

The course develops the students Finnish language skills that are needed in working life in Finland.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There will be a mid-course exam and a final exam. The students will be informed about the days during the course.

It's possible to re-take the final exam, and day will be agreed with the students during the course.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural group of students.

Timing

19.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

Learning assignments

There will be homework and exercises for the students to do. All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule. The deadlines are available in Moodle.

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 16.08.2024

Content scheduling

The course takes place twice a week from August to December during the school weeks.
During the intensive weeks there are no classes.
Detailed schedule can be found in Moodle
Groups
- ITE2PAICB1
- CONTACT
- ITE2PAICI1
- ITE2PASOF1
- ITE2PADIG1
Alternative learning methods

Recognition of prior learning (RPL):
The students who start their studies in BITE programme and already know some Finnish, can pass the course and gain the credit points by attending a level test. Written and oral parts of the test are organized during the orientation weeks in August or January. The RPL test can only be taken once.

Teachers

Taija Hämäläinen

Seats

20 - 45

Further information

Continuous assessment 40 %
Regular and active participation is crucial to your progress. Coming in time, being prepared, doing activities, answering questions and speaking Finnish as much as possible are all part of the continuous demonstration of your language skills.
Supervised assignments 60 %

The course is evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5

NB! 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.

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3018 26.08.2024-13.12.2024 5 op (IBE2PA1, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Contact course.
- discussion and oral presentation
- reading and written assignments
- individual and group exercises
- quizzes and tests

Learning material and recommended literature

Suomen mestari 1. New edition! Finn Lectura. Chapters 6 - 9.

ISBN/GTIN: 978-951-1-33423-1 (New edition!)

Additional material provided by the teacher.

Working life connections

These basic courses are your first steps to get important language skills. It is difficult to find a job in Finland without knowing any Finnish language or Finnish culture.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

- First supervised written assignment ("midterm test") on Fri 13.10.2023 at 14:00 at Pasila Campus
- Second supervised written assignment ("final test") on Fri 8.12.2023 at 14:00 at Pasila Campus

- Students, who want to improve their grade after the course, can take a re-test. You have two attempts within half a year after the course has ended. Ask your teacher for the dates. The re-test covers the whole course content. Re-test only can approve the points you got from the "supervised assignments". The points for "continuous assessment" stay.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course is conducted in BBA programs with a mix of international students. Also, the Finnish language and culture taught in the course will expand your knowledge of internationality.

Timing

26.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

Learning assignments

- daily quizzes and exercises in class - two bigger, supervised, written assignments

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 23.08.2024

Content scheduling

- contact classes on Wednesdays and Fridays at 14:00 - 15:45 in Pasila campus.
- See the Moodle for exact places. The classes are planned to be in classroom PA/1004.
Groups
- IBE2PA1
- TF2SWD
- TF2DIG
- CONTACT
- 3AMK
Alternative learning methods

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

Next RPL days in January 2024. Ask for more details closer to the January.
You don't have to enroll in these tests.

Teachers

Laura Uusitalo

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

- continuous assessment in class, based on your skills shown in oral and written exercises and on your results in daily quizzes and homework. 30 %
- two supervised written assignments 70 %

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3025 19.08.2024-11.10.2024 5 op (REE3HA1, ...) +-
Campus

Haaga Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 16.08.2024
Groups
- REE3HA1
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Teachers

Laura Uusitalo

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

EXPER Hospitality and Tourism Experience Management

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
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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.

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

- 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.

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

Hei ja tervetuloa! Welcome to continue your journey to Finnish language and culture! Let´s talk about food, home and other everyday topics. By actively participating in classes and studying at home, you will create a solid basis for further Finnish studies.

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

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.

(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.

(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.

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