Welcome to Finland 1 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

17th of January - 20th of May 2022
Further details in Moodle

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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.

Materials

Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann: Suomen mestari 1, Finn Lectura, chapters 1 - 5)

Other material available in Moodle and online

Teaching methods and instruction

Contact lessons
Individual, pair and team assignments
Independent studies
The assessment of one’s own learning

Working life connections

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

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Two learning assignments
- chapters 1-3
- chapters 4 and 5

Re-exam (chapters 1-5) in June

Internationality

Possibility to work and study with international fellow students.

Completion alternatives

Other beginners courses on FInnish of Haaga-Helia

Learning assignments

Weekly homework
Video assignment
Two small writing assingments
Self-assessment

All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced in Moodle)

Assessment methods

Active participation in class and learning assignments 30 %
First learning assignment 35 %
Second learning assignment 35 %