Finnish Language and Culture 2 - FIN002AS2AE - Opinto-opas

Finnish Language and Culture 2, 5 cr - FIN002AS2AE

Upcoming implementations

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
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-3026 13.01.2025-16.05.2025 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

13.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

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-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 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

20.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

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

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

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

Laura Uusitalo

Seats

15 - 50

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 18.08.2025-21.10.2025 5 op (REE3HA1, ...) +-
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.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

18.08.2025 - 21.10.2025
Groups
- REE3HA1
- REE3PC1
- ONLINE
Teachers

X-Kielet Kielet ja kansainvälisyys

Seats

15 - 50

Degree Programme

STEM Sustainable Tourism and Event Management

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) +-
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
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-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
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
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Past implementations

Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3012 22.01.2024-17.05.2024 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

22.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

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).

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 19.01.2024

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

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

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
Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3014 08.01.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (DEMO) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

08.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

Enrollment

30.08.2023 - 30.08.2023
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-3015 15.01.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (ITE1PA2, ...) +-
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

15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

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

02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

Content scheduling

The course takes place twice a week from January to May during the school weeks.
During the intensive weeks 8 and 12 there are no classes.
Detailed schedule can be found in Moodle
Groups
- ITE1PA2
- ITE1PA1
- ITE2PAICB1
- CONTACT
- ITE2PAICI1
- EXCH
- 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

15 - 40

Further information

Continuous demonstration of Finnish skills 20 %
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.
Texts and/or other assignments 10 %
Exams and quizzes 70 %

The course is evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5

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-3008 25.03.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (DBE2PCDBI, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Classes on Monday and Friday
Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
One comprehensive supervised assignment (test)
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

One comprehensive supervised assignment
Re-exam to be agreed separately

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural student group

Timing

25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

Learning assignments

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

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 22.03.2024

Content scheduling

Detailed schedule in Moodle
Groups
- DBE2PCDBI
- CONTACT
- BLENDED
- ABE2PCAVI
- EXCH
Teachers

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Continuous assessment and oral skills 40 %
Supervised assignment 60 %

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-3011 22.01.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (IBE2PA1, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

The course 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

22.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

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

02.01.2024 - 19.01.2024

Content scheduling

The course takes place twice a week from January to May during the school weeks.
During the intensive weeks 8 and 12 there are no classes.
Detailed schedule can be found in Moodle
Groups
- IBE2PA1
- CONTACT
- IBE2PA3
- IBE2PA2
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

15 - 45

Further information

Continuous demonstration of Finnish skills 20 %
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.
Texts and/or other assignments 10 %
Exams and quizzes 70 %

The course is evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5

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-3016 21.08.2023-15.12.2023 5 op (ITE1PA2, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Enrollment

12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023
Groups
- ITE1PA2
- ITE1PA1
- ITE2PAICB1
- CONTACT
- ITE2PAICI1
- EXCH
- ITE2PASOF1
- ITE2PADIG1
Teachers

Taija Hämäläinen

Seats

15 - 40

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-3010 14.08.2023-15.12.2023 5 op (DEMO) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

14.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Enrollment

08.05.2023 - 08.05.2023
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-3009 28.08.2023-15.12.2023 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

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Learning assignments

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

Enrollment

12.06.2023 - 25.08.2023

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-3017 21.08.2023-13.10.2023 5 op (REE3HA1, ...) +-
Teaching language

English

Timing

21.08.2023 - 13.10.2023

Enrollment

12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023
Groups
- REE3HA1
- REE2PC1
- ONLINE
- REE2HA1
- EXCH
Teachers

Laura Uusitalo

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

STEM Sustainable Tourism and Event 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 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 or online course.
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

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.

Coordinating teacher: Laura Uusitalo

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.

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

(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).