This module offers an introduction to the Finnish language and society. The module is a part of basic studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum. It will give a student basic communicative skills in the Finnish language (level A1). The module will also increase cultural awareness and knowledge of Finnish study and business styles. Upon completion of the course, the student starts the integration to the Finnish society and is able to understand Finnish working life, history and culture on basic level. Also the Finnish lifestyle, customs and manners will become familiar.??

• Finland in a nutshell: geography, Finnish cities, towns and regions (1st semester)
• Finns and the Finnish language: origins and the present time (1st semester)
• Porvoo tour and museum visits (1st and 2nd semester)
• Finnish lifestyle and manners: family life, concept of time (1st and 2nd semester)
• Finnish education system (1st and 2nd semester)
• Finnish companies (1st and 2nd semester)
• Finnish food and gastronomy (1st and 2nd semester)
• Finnish language studies: personal information, family, living, shopping situations, daily routines, studies, food, different social situations (1st semester)
• Finnish nature (2nd semester)
• Finnish language studies: daily routines, living, studies, food, travelling, different social situations (2nd semester)

a. Learning with contact teaching including assignments, project work, independent study and exams

b. Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to on a plan if the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student´s work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

c. Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers.

Provided by teachers during lessons.

No prerequisites for Welcome to Finland 1. Welcome to Finland 2 is linked with the module 1.

Grade 1
The student has some understanding of the lesson and group work orientation. S/he can identify and understand a few contents of the course. The student participates in learning activities with a minimal input. The student is able to operate only when the task and instructions are given and when s/he is aided by other students and supervisors. The student has difficulties in accomplishing the assignments.
In his/her Finnish language skills the student can produce short sentences/texts, though he/she has many difficulties in the written/oral outcome. The student uses the essential vocabulary (personal information, family, living, shopping situations, daily routines, studies, food, transportation, different social situations) and the language constructions of the course satisfactory. The student can pronounce the Finnish words with some difficulties.

Grade 3
The student understands and is able to define contents of the course. S/he knows how to adapt Finnish study and business styles. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given. The student follows lessons and participates in group works well. The student completes the assignments and presents them well and independently.
In his/her Finnish language skills the student can produce short sentences/texts, though he/she has some difficulties in the written/oral outcome. The student uses quite well the essential vocabulary (personal information, family, living, shopping situations, daily routines, studies, food, transportation, different social situations) and the language constructions of the course. The student can pronounce the Finnish words without mayor difficulties.

Grade 5
S/he has professionally advanced in contents of the course. S/he shows excellent skills how to adapt Finnish study and business styles. The student follows lessons and participates actively in all assignments of the module. The assignments are done independently without difficulties and presented with strong communication skills.
In his/her Finnish language skills the student can produce short sentences/texts without mayor difficulties in the the written/oral outcome. The student uses vey well the essential vocabulary (personal information, family, living, shopping situations, daily routines, studies, food, transportation, different social situations) and the language constructions of the course. The student can pronounce the Finnish words without difficulties.