•   Finnish for Exchange Students FIN015AS2AE-3015 20.01.2025-16.05.2025  5   (CONTACT, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After completing this course the student:
    - knows the elementary vocabulary and structures of Finnish language needed in routine everyday situations
    - has had a chance to practice and improve his / her independent language learning skills
    - has learned to use the surrounding language environment to improve his / her Finnish skills
    - is familiar with the basic characteristics of Finnish language, culture and habits related to everyday life.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No prerequisites.
    Contents
    - Basics of the pronunciation
    - Vocabulary and key phrases for everyday and studying purposes
    - Asking and giving information in everyday situations
    - Shopping and ordering
    - Introduction to expressing time, place and direction
    - Information about Finland and the Finnish culture
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    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
    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
    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 of 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.
    Further information
    This course is for exchange students only.

    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.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Classes on Thursdays in Pasila
    Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
    Two comprehensive learning assignments (tests)
    Other learning assignments (video, text)

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Material provided by the teacher
    Other material available in Moodle and online

    Working life connections

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

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Two comprehensive learning assignments (weeks xx and xx) replacing one final exam
    Re-exam (covering the whole course) to be agreed separately

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    Multicultural student group

    Timing

    20.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

    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

    02.01.2025 - 17.01.2025

    Content scheduling

    On Thursdays from January 23 to May 15
    Intensive weeks 8 and 12, no lessons
    Detailed schedule on Moodle

    Groups
    • CONTACT
    • EXCH
    Teachers

    Sanna Kukkonen

    Seats

    15 - 45

    Further information

    Continuous assessment and oral skills 30 %
    Learning assignment 1 35 %
    Learning assignment 2 35 %

    Degree Programme

    INTBBA International Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5