•   Finnish Language and Culture 2 FIN002AS2AE-3002 16.01.2023-19.05.2023  5   (DBE2PCDBI, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After successfully completing the course, the student
    * can communicate in simple everyday situations
    * can tell about his/her home
    * knows some work-related vocabulary
    * can use and understand the local case system of nouns
    * is able to use the surrounding language environment to develop one’s language skills.
    The student 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 A1.2.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    Prerequisite: Finnish Language and Culture 1 or equivalent competence (about 5 ECTS of previous FInnish studies).
    Contents
    • pronunciation
    • housing
    • traveling
    • food and drink
    • professions and work
    • expressing place and direction
    • basic structures and vocabulary for everyday needs
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    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.

    (Min. 40% competence level)
    Developmental competence

    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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    (Min. 70% competence level)
    Functionally proficient

    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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    (Min. 90% competence level)
    Mastery

    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 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.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Contact lessons
    Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
    Two supervised assignments (tests)
    Other learning assignments (video, text)

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Study book: Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann: Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1, Finn Lectura, chapters 6-9 (2020)
    Other material available in Moodle and online

    Working life connections

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

    Campus

    Porvoo Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Two supervised assignments replacing one final exam
    Re-exam (covering the whole course) to be agreed separately

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    Multicultural student group

    Timing

    16.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

    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

    02.01.2023 - 13.01.2023

    Content scheduling

    Detailed schedule on Moodle.

    Groups
    • DBE2PCDBI
    • CONTACT
    Teachers

    Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    Continuous assessment and oral skills 40 %
    Supervised assignment 1 30 %
    Supervised assignment 2 30 %

    Degree Programme

    DIGIBBA Digital Business Innovations

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5