Finnish Language and Culture 2 - Study guide

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 target level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR is A1.2.

Prerequisite: Finnish Language and Culture 1 or equivalent competence (about 5 ECTS of previous studies).

• pronunciation
• housing
• traveling
• food and drink
• professions and work
• expressing place and direction
• basic structures and vocabulary for everyday needs

(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.

(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.

(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.

Coordinating teacher: Laura Uusitalo

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.

Courses include both 1) contact hours and 2) independent studies:
1) Oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work, tests
2) Homework and preparation for lessons, exams and assignments.

Active self-study between the lessons is expected and part of the course.

The book used: Suomen mestari 1. Finn Lectura. (new edition!) Chapters 6 –9.
Other material in available Moodle
Additional material provided by the teacher.

The course develops the students Finnish language skills that are needed in working life in Finland.

Pasila Campus

There will be a mid-course exam and a final exam. The students will be informed about the days during the course.

It's possible to re-take the final exam, and day will be agreed with the students during the course.

English

Multicultural group of students.

19.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

There will be homework and exercises for the students to do. All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule. The deadlines are available in Moodle.

03.06.2024 - 16.08.2024

The course takes place twice a week from August to December during the school weeks.
During the intensive weeks there are no classes.
Detailed schedule can be found in Moodle

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Recognition of prior learning (RPL):
The students who start their studies in BITE programme and already know some Finnish, can pass the course and gain the credit points by attending a level test. Written and oral parts of the test are organized during the orientation weeks in August or January. The RPL test can only be taken once.

Taija Hämäläinen

20 - 45

Continuous assessment 40 %
Regular and active participation is crucial to your progress. Coming in time, being prepared, doing activities, answering questions and speaking Finnish as much as possible are all part of the continuous demonstration of your language skills.
Supervised assignments 60 %

The course is evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5

NB! 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.

ITBBA Business Information Technology

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