Beginners’ Finnish 2 - Study guide

This course develops student’s ability to understand and use Finnish language further and activates the language skills learned earlier. The purpose is that students will be encouraged and able to use Finnish in everyday situations.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student
* can communicate in simple everyday situations requiring exchange of information on familiar matters
* can understand conversations on basic, everyday subjects
* knows the main difference between spoken and written Finnish
* can deal with simple situations likely to arise when travelling
* can tell about his/her home and his/her job
* can tell about his/her hobbies and free time
* can express his/her feelings.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be on their own way to level A2 in most of the language skill areas - speaking, listening, reading and writing. Level descriptions can be found at http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/elp/elp-reg/Source/Global_scale/globa...

The student has successfully completed the course Beginners’ Finnish FIN4TF010 or acquired this level in the entry level test in Finnish.

This course increases student’s knowledge of Finnish language and culture. The purpose is for students to achieve basic language skills that enable them to cope in everyday situations and participate in everyday communication. Themes handled during this course are everyday life, home and travelling, food and drinks, celebrating different holidays in Finland and elsewhere, work and free time. The grammar studied during this course:
* Consonant gradation and other changes (in the stem) of nouns and verbs
* Local cases of nouns (Where? Where from? Where to?)
* T-plural
* Pronouns
* Partitive plurals
* Ordinary numbers
* Postpositions
* Basics of the object
* Some word types

The student knows some of the basic Finnish vocabulary, and is able to understand some basics in texts and spoken Finnish in everyday situations. He/she knows a few basic differences between spoken and written Finnish.
The student can somewhat use the vocabulary and grammar handled during the course. He/she has limited capability to interact in simple everyday situations.
The student has limited motivation to take responsibility for his/her learning process. He/she is able to deal with some of the communicative situations handled during the course.

The student knows and understands basic Finnish vocabulary and understands basics in texts and spoken Finnish in everyday situations. He/she knows differences between spoken and written Finnish.
The student can use the vocabulary and grammar handled during the course. He/she is capable to interact in simple everyday situations.
The student is motivated to take responsibility for his/her learning process. He/she can somewhat master the communicative situations handled during the course

The student knows and understands basic Finnish language well. He/she understands basic texts and spoken Finnish in everyday situations very well. He/she knows the main differences between spoken and written Finnish.
The student can very well use the vocabulary and grammar handled during the course. He/she is fully capable and confident to interact in simple everyday situations.
The student is well-motivated to take responsibility for his/her learning and participates actively. He/she can fully master the communicative situations handled during the course.

Emphasis will be given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
The class will provide students the opportunity to practice new vocabulary and grammatical structures through in-class discussion of assigned activities and readings. To succeed in this course, you must actively participate and you will be expected to attend class regularly, prepare for class, and speak as much Finnish as possible.

Through the communicative approach I hope to achieve a high degree of interaction in the classroom and make your learning of Finnish language and culture interesting and fun. We strive for a learning atmosphere that challenges you your skills in a supportive way.

Contact hours: oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work, learning games.
Independent studies: homework and preparation for lessons, exams and assignments, online material.

Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni: Suomen mestari 1. Finn Lectura. Helsinki. Chapters 5/6-9. 2020 edition or newer. (Required)
Finnish-English-Finnish Dictionary (Recommended)
Other material provided by the teacher

Learning Finnish language and culture will give students skills and readiness to work in a Finnish speaking working environment.

Pasila Campus

The final exam will be arranged during the last week of classes in December.
If a student does not come to the final exam or does not pass it, there are two possibilities to re-take the exam during autumn spring term 2022. Please, check the dates in MyNet. Enrolment for the re-examinations begins five weeks before the exam day and ends at noon on the Monday preceding the exam week.

English

International students. Differences between Finnish and other cultures.

22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

The assignments will be given during the course. All of the homework assignments will be posted on the class website on Moodle. This course develops your ability to understand and use Finnish language further and activates the language skills learned earlier. You will be encouraged and be able to use Finnish in everyday situations. Upon successful completion of the course, you • can communicate in simple everyday situations requiring exchange of information on familiar matters • can understand conversations on basic, everyday subjects • know the main difference between spoken and written Finnish • can deal with simple situations likely to arise when traveling • can tell about your home and your job • can express your feelings. This course increases your knowledge of Finnish language and culture. The purpose is to achieve basic language skills that enable you to cope in everyday situations and participate in everyday communication. Themes handled during this course are everyday life, home and travelling, food and drinks, celebrating different holidays in Finland and elsewhere, work and free time. The grammar studied during this course: • Consonant gradation and other changes (in the stem) of nouns and verbs • Local cases of nouns (Where? Where from? Where to?) • T-plural • Pronouns • Partitive plurals • Ordinady numbers • Postpositions • Basics of the object • Some word types Upon successful completion of the course, you should be on your own way to level A2 in most of the language skill areas - speaking, listening, reading and writing. Level descriptions can be found at http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/elp/elp-reg/Source/Global_scale/globalscale.pdf

13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022

TF2SWD
TF2DIG
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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 part of the test is organized during the orientation weeks in August or January and the oral part later in the 1st/4th period according to a separate schedule. The RPL test can only be taken once.

Taija Hämäläinen

15 - 40

Continuous demonstration of Finnish skills 20 %
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.
Texts and/or other assignments 10 %
Exams and quizzes 70 %

BITE Degree Programme in Business Information Technology

0.00 cr

H-5