Finnish Language and Culture 4 - FIN004AS2AE - Opinto-opas

Finnish Language and Culture 4, 5 cr - FIN004AS2AE

Upcoming implementations

Finnish Language and Culture 4 FIN004AS2AE-3017 01.08.2025-31.07.2026 5 op (DEMO) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

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 4 FIN004AS2AE-3015 25.08.2025-12.12.2025 5 op (IBE4PAACC, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

25.08.2025 - 12.12.2025

Enrollment

14.05.2025 - 22.05.2025
Groups
- IBE4PAACC
- CONTACT
- IBE4PAMAR
Teachers

Tuula Jäppinen

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 4 FIN004AS2AE-3016 19.01.2026-15.05.2026 5 op (IBEB4PAHRL, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

19.01.2026 - 15.05.2026
Groups
- IBEB4PAHRL
- IBE4PAACC
- IBEB4PAMAR
- EVENING
- CONTACT
- IBE4PASCM
- IBE4PAMAR
- IBE4PACOM
- IBE3PA1
- IBEB4PAACC
Teachers

Tuula Jäppinen

Seats

15 - 45

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 4 FIN004AS2AE-3013 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
Finnish Language and Culture 4 FIN004AS2AE-3012 20.01.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (IBEB4PAHRL, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

20.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 17.01.2025
Groups
- IBEB4PAHRL
- IBE4PAACC
- IBEB4PAMAR
- CONTACT
- IBE4PASCM
- IBE4PAMAR
- IBE4PACOM
- IBE3PA1
- IBEB4PAACC
Teachers

Tuula Jäppinen

Seats

15 - 50

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 4 FIN004AS2AE-3011 26.08.2024-13.12.2024 5 op (IBE4PAACC, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

26.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 23.08.2024
Groups
- IBE4PAACC
- CONTACT
- 3AMK
- IBE4PASCM
- IBE4PAMAR
Teachers

Tuula Jäppinen

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 4 FIN004AS2AE-3008 22.01.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (IBEB4PAHRL, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Contact lessons twice a week: teaching and guidance face to face in the classroom.
During the lessons there are activities in pairs and small groups, written and oral exercises and discussions about current topics.

Learning material and recommended literature

Suomen mestari 2, chapters 5 - 8.
Other materials in Moodle

Working life connections

Students write their CVs in Finnish and practice for a job interview.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

to be announced in Moodle

Teaching language

English

Timing

22.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

Learning assignments

Two written exams Two assignments: CV in Finnish and a simulation of a job interview with the teacher

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 19.01.2024

Content scheduling

The course starts on Tuesday 23.1.2024 and ends on calendar week 20 in May.
Lesson on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 16:00 - 17:30 in Pasila
Detailed timetable in Moodle
Groups
- IBEB4PAHRL
- IBE4PAACC
- IBEB4PAMAR
- CONTACT
- 3AMK
- IBE4PASCM
- IBE4PAMAR
- IBE4PACOM
- IBEB4PAACC
Alternative learning methods

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): contact he teacher of the implementation

Teachers

Tuula Jäppinen

Seats

15 - 32

Further information

The course grade (0 - 5) comes from the following parts of assessment:
Exam 1 30 %
Exam 2 30 %
Continuous assessment 20 % (active participation, homework)
Assignments 20 % (CV and job interview)

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish Language and Culture 4 FIN004AS2AE-3010 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
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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.

• 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

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

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

Hei ja tervetuloa! Welcome to continue your journey to Finnish language and culture! Do you want to learn how to write a CV in Finnish and prepare for a Finnish job interview? Are you interested in learning about Finnish festivities and celebration of national holidays?

Coordinating teacher: Tuula Jäppinen

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

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.

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.

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.