Finnish for Exchange Students - FIN015AS2AE - Opinto-opas

Finnish for Exchange Students, 5 cr - FIN015AS2AE

Upcoming implementations

Finnish for Exchange Students FIN015AS2AE-3018 25.08.2025-12.12.2025 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Teaching sessions in classroom
Weekly independent study and exercises
Individual and group assignments

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle.

Working life connections

Curiosity and even a small amount of cultural and linguistic knowledge can make a big impact on communication between individuals and/or businesses.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam dates are announced in Moodle.
Teacher will tell about re-exams.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural learning environment and multicultural student teams.

Timing

25.08.2025 - 12.12.2025

Learning assignments

Weekly independent study and homework Individual assignments Group assignment (video)

Enrollment

14.05.2025 - 22.05.2025

Content scheduling

August 28 - December 11

Further details available in Moodle in the beginning of August.
Groups
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Teachers

Maria Jompero

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Active participation and learning assignments: 30 %
Exam 1: 35 %
Exam 2: 35 %

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish for Exchange Students FIN015AS2AE-3017 25.08.2025-12.12.2025 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Contact and distant sessions (using Moodle platform)
Weekly individual self-study and exercises
Individual and group assignments

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle. It is also possible to have a printed version.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam dates are announced in Moodle.
Teacher will tell about re-exams.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural learning environment and multicultural student teams

Timing

25.08.2025 - 12.12.2025

Learning assignments

Weekly individual self-study and home work Individual assignments Group assignment (video/presentation)

Enrollment

14.05.2025 - 22.05.2025

Content scheduling

Week 35 - week 50.

On Wednesdays at 11.00-13.30. Attention! The first lesson is the 27th of August.

Further details available in Moodle.
Groups
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Teachers

Pia Mattila

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Active participation and learning assignments: 30 %
Exam 1: 35 %
Exam 2: 35 %

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish for Exchange Students FIN015AS2AE-3019 19.01.2026-15.05.2026 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

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

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by the teacher
Other material available in Moodle and online

Working life connections

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

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

19.01.2026 - 15.05.2026

Learning assignments

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

Content scheduling

Intensive weeks 8 and 12, no lessons
Detailed schedule in Moodle
Groups
- CONTACT
- EXCH
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 for Exchange Students FIN015AS2AE-3020 19.01.2026-15.05.2026 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Teaching sessions in classroom
Weekly independent study and exercises
Individual and group assignments

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam dates are announced in Moodle.
Teacher will tell about re-exams.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural learning environment and multicultural student teams

Timing

19.01.2026 - 15.05.2026

Learning assignments

Weekly independent study and homework Individual assignments Group assignment (video)

Content scheduling

26 August - 13 December
Notice: this course starts on the week 35.
Further details available in Moodle in the beginning of August.
Groups
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Teachers

Pia Mattila

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Active participation and learning assignments: 30 %
Exam 1: 35 %
Exam 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 for Exchange Students FIN015AS2AE-3015 20.01.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Classes on Thursdays 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

Material provided by the teacher
Other material available in Moodle and online

Working life connections

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

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).

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 17.01.2025

Content scheduling

On Thursdays from January 23 to May 15
Intensive weeks 8 and 12, no lessons
Detailed schedule on Moodle
Groups
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Teachers

Sanna Kukkonen

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 for Exchange Students FIN015AS2AE-3016 20.01.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Teaching sessions in classroom
Weekly independent study and exercises
Individual and group assignments

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam dates are announced in Moodle.
Teacher will tell about re-exams.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural learning environment and multicultural student teams

Timing

20.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

Learning assignments

Weekly independent study and homework Individual assignments Group assignment (video)

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 17.01.2025

Content scheduling

20 January - 16 May
3 hours / week. Lessons are on Wednesdays at 14:00-16:30.
Notice: this course starts on the week 4.
Further details available in Moodle in the beginning of January.
Groups
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Teachers

Pia Mattila

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Active participation and learning assignments: 30 %
Exam 1: 35 %
Exam 2: 35 %

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Past implementations

Finnish for Exchange Students FIN015AS2AE-3014 26.08.2024-13.12.2024 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Classes on Mondays at 11-14
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

Material provided by the teacher
Other material available in Moodle and online

Working life connections

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

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural student group

Timing

26.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

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

03.06.2024 - 23.08.2024

Content scheduling

On Mondays at 11-14,
Groups
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Teachers

Maria Jompero

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 for Exchange Students FIN015AS2AE-3013 26.08.2024-13.12.2024 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Contact and distant sessions (using Moodle platform)
Weekly individual self-study and exercises
Individual and group assignments

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam dates are announced in Moodle.
Teacher will tell about re-exams.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural learning environment and multicultural student teams

Timing

26.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

Learning assignments

Weekly individual self-study and home work Individual assignments Group assignment (video)

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 23.08.2024

Content scheduling

27 August - 12 December. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12.00-13.30.
Notice: course starts on 27 August at 12:00.
Further details available in Moodle.
Groups
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Teachers

Pia Mattila

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Active participation and learning assignments: 30 %
Exam 1: 35 %
Exam 2: 35 %

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Finnish for Exchange Students FIN015AS2AE-3007 22.01.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Classes on Fridays at 11-14 during the first period and on Tuesdays at 13-16 during the second period in Pasila, room 3001.
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

Material provided by the teacher
Other material available in Moodle and online

Working life connections

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

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

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

Classes on Fridays at 11-14 during the first period and on Tuesdays at 13-16 during the second period in Pasila, room 3001.
Intensive weeks 8 and 12, no lessons
Detailed schedule in Moodle
Groups
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Teachers

Taija Hämäläinen

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 for Exchange Students FIN015AS2AE-3008 22.01.2024-17.05.2024 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Teaching sessions in classroom
Weekly independent study and exercises
Individual and group assignments

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available in Moodle

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam dates are announced in Moodle.
Teacher will tell about re-exams.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Multicultural learning environment and multicultural student teams

Timing

22.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

Learning assignments

Weekly independent study and homework Individual assignments Group assignment (video)

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 19.01.2024

Content scheduling

22 January - 17 May
Notice: this course starts on the week 4.
Further details available in Moodle in the beginning of January.
Groups
- CONTACT
- EXCH
Teachers

Pia Mattila

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Active participation and learning assignments: 30 %
Exam 1: 35 %
Exam 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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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.

- 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

Contact and distant sessions (using Moodle platform)

If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through your studies. More information and instructions for RPL are available at Peppi.

Course materials are announced at the beginning of the implementation.

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.

This course is for exchange students only.

No prerequisites.

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.

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.

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.