After successfully completing the course, the student
• knows the main differences between the written Finnish and spoken Finnish used in Helsinki region.
• understands more Finnish in conversations outside of the classroom
• has courage to begin and maintain the conversation in Finnish
Contents
Contents MODULE 1
- Topics: me and my family, in cafeteria
- Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: personal pronouns, allegro speech
forms for the verb olla, numbers, possessive structure (Mulla on...)
Contents MODULE 2
- Topics: writing a message, going to movies, plans for weekend
- Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: conjugating the verbs in WE-form
(Me puhutaan), demonstrative pronouns, allegro speech forms for the verbs mennä,
tulla, lähteä
Contents MODULE 3
Topics: one’s opinion, free time and hobbies, housing
Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: some additional verb forms,
nesessive structure (Mun täytyy...), the ARI-words (makkari, synttärit, kuohari)
Contents MODULE 4
Topics: traveling (asking the way, buying tickets, telling about one’s trip)
Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: perfect tense, some loan words
Contents MODULE 5
Topics: health and sickness, booking an appointment on phone, telling about one’s
past
Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: past tense verb forms (active and
passive voice), MA-infinitive (Mä meen nukkuun.)
Implementation methods, Demonstration and Work&Study
This is a virtual Moodle course where the students are given material for self studying.
The material consists of tutorials, audio and video material, independent exercises (both written and oral), group work, assignments and tests. The material should be studied in given order and the assignments have deadlines. Other than that, the students can choose themselves where and when to study. There are 15 assignments and one individual test. The test will be held on Zoom during the last weeks of the course. The student can book a suitable time him/herself.
Learning materials
The material consists of tutorials, audio and video material and exercises provided by Hertta Erkkilä, Emmi Pollari and Laura Uusitalo. In the beginning of the course, you will be given the links to this and other material needed in the course.
Intro
Have you already studied Finnish at least 15 credits but still find it difficult to communicate with the local people? After this course, you will have more willingness and capacity to begin and maintain the conversation in Finnish.
Further information
1. This online course provides you with only the Helsinki region spoken Finnish, not all the dialects in Finland.
2. This course is aimed at students who already have studied at least 15 credits Finnish.
Starting level and linkage with other courses
This course is aimed at non-native Finnish speakers with at least 15 credits of Finnish language
studies with good grades.
Knowledge: Your knowledge of the spoken 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 spoken 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
(Min. 90% competence level)
Mastery
Knowledge: Your knowledge of the spoken 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 spoken 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.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Students’ performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3),
Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0)