Introduction to Finnish language 2, 3 cr - FIN1RZ005
Course unit language
English
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Learning objectives
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, the student:
• is able to deal with everyday social situations
• increases his/her knowledge of the basics of Finnish language and culture
• can understand and use basic expressions and simple sentences in routine everyday situations
Target level A1+ (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Contents
The course is a continuation of FIN1RZ004. It is an introduction to the Finnish language and the Finnish society. The themes handled during this course are me, my family and daily life.
• Telling about oneself and some personal matters
• Partitive forms of nouns
• Possessive clauses
• Time expressions
• Verb conjugation in present tense, types 1 - 5
• Consonant gradation in verbs
Execution methods
Contact hours 32 h (4 h / week): oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work
Independent studies 48 h (6 h / week): homework and preparation for lessons, exams and assignments.
Learning materials
learning material provided by teacher
Further information
Teacher responsible
Laura Uusitalo
This is a supporting course for those students who don't yet have required starting level for the first compulsory course. Therefore you cannot use RPL method for this course.
Starting level and linkage with other courses
Starting level and linkage with other courses
Introduction to the Finnish Language 1 (FIN1RZ004) or A1.1
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
Grade 1
The student knows some basic characteristics of Finnish language, and is able to understand some basic vocabulary in everyday situations.
The student can use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. He/she can interact in a very simple way in everydau situations.
The student has limited motivation to take responsibility for his/her learning process. He/she is able to deal with some of the communicative situations handled during the course.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
Grade 3
The student knows most basic characters of Finnish language and understands familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases in everyday situations well.
The student can use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases well. He/she can interact in a simple way in everyday situations.
The student is motivated to take responsibility for his/her learning process. He/she can somewhat master the communicative situations handled during the course.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
Grade 5
The student knows basic characters of Finnish language and understands and uses familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases very well.
The student can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases very well. He/she can interact in a simple way in everyday situations.
The student is fully motivated to take responsibility for his/her learning and participates actively. He/she can master the communicative situations handled during the course.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The course is evaluated on a scale excellent (5), very good (4), good (3), satisfactory (2), fair (1), fail (0). The assessment criteria is presented on a scale 1 - 3 - 5.