•   Finnish Language and Culture 4 FIN004AS2AE-3008 22.01.2024-17.05.2024  5   (IBEB4PAHRL, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After successfully completing the course, the student
    - can tell about his/her studies and work experience and write a CV in Finnish
    - can discuss festivities and national holiday traditions in Finland and other countries
    - is able to handle simple communication situations as a customer in offices and shops
    - is able to follow news in easy Finnish (Selkouutiset)
    - 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 A2.2 - B1.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    Prerequisite: Finnish Language and Culture 3 or equivalent competence (about 15 ECTS of previous studies).
    Contents
    • communication in offices
    • education and work experience
    • applying for a job in Finland
    • shopping
    • celebrating national holidays and other events
    • past tenses of verbs (perfekti, pluskvamperfekti)
    • plural forms of nouns
    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.

    Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course. Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge. 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
    Your knowledge of the language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course. 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. 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
    Your knowledge of the language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course. 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. 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.
    Further information
    Coordinating teacher: Tuula Jäppinen
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Contact lessons twice a week: teaching and guidance face to face in the classroom.
    During the lessons there are activities in pairs and small groups, written and oral exercises and discussions about current topics.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Suomen mestari 2, chapters 5 - 8.
    Other materials in Moodle

    Working life connections

    Students write their CVs in Finnish and practice for a job interview.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    to be announced in Moodle

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    22.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

    Learning assignments

    Two written exams Two assignments: CV in Finnish and a simulation of a job interview with the teacher

    Enrollment

    02.01.2024 - 19.01.2024

    Content scheduling

    The course starts on Tuesday 23.1.2024 and ends on calendar week 20 in May.
    Lesson on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 16:00 - 17:30 in Pasila
    Detailed timetable in Moodle

    Groups
    • IBEB4PAHRL
    • IBE4PAACC
    • IBEB4PAMAR
    • CONTACT
    • 3AMK
    • IBE4PASCM
    • IBE4PAMAR
    • IBE4PACOM
    • IBEB4PAACC
    Alternative learning methods

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): contact he teacher of the implementation

    Teachers

    Tuula Jäppinen

    Seats

    15 - 32

    Further information

    The course grade (0 - 5) comes from the following parts of assessment:
    Exam 1 30 %
    Exam 2 30 %
    Continuous assessment 20 % (active participation, homework)
    Assignments 20 % (CV and job interview)

    Degree Programme

    INTBBA International Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5