Finnish 3 - Study guide

This course develops student’s ability to understand and use Finnish language further and activates the language skills learned earlier. The students are encouraged and able to use Finnish in everyday situations.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student
* can introduce his/her own culture or other topics of interest
* knows the basics of Finnish working life and job application process
* has experience of preparing and having a short presentation in Finnish
* can tell about his/her past
* develops vocabulary and speaking skills, and also the knowledge of Finnish grammar.

Upon successful completion of the course the students should be at level A2+, on their way to level B1, in most of the language skill areas - speaking, listening, reading and writing. Level descriptions can be found at https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=090000168045b15e

The student has successfully completed the courses Beginners’ Finnish (FIN4TF010) AND Beginners’ Finnish 2 (FIN4TF011) or acquired this level in the entry level test in Finnish.

Themes handled during the course are health, traveling, nature, free time and hobbies.

The grammar which is studied during the course:
* past tense forms of verbs (simple past and perfect tenses)
* object
* imperative forms of verbs
* pluperfect forms of verbs
* 3. infinitive forms of verbs.

The student can understand many sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, and employment).
The student can somewhat use the vocabulary and grammar handled during the course. He/she can describe in very simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
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. He/she can communicate in very simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

The student can understand most of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, and employment).
The student can use the vocabulary and grammar handled during the course. He/she can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
The student is motivated to take responsibility for his/her learning process. He/she can somewhat master the communicative situations handled during the course. He/she can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

The student understands easily sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, and employment).
The student can very well use the vocabulary and grammar handled during the course. He/she can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
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. He/she can communicate fluently in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Classes on Wednesdays at 14:00-15.45 and Fridays at 12:00-13.45 in Pasila
Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
Two comprehensive learning assignments (tests)
Other learning assignments (video, text)

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.

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.
This course develops student’s ability to understand and use Finnish language further and activates the language skills learned earlier. The students are encouraged and able to use Finnish in everyday situations.

Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni: Uudistettu Suomen mestari 2. Finn Lectura. Helsinki. Chapters 1-4. (2022)
Note! The renewed version of Suomen mestari 2 book (2022) will be used on the course.
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

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

English

International students. Differences between Finnish and other cultures.

22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Homework and weekly exercises in Moodle Video assignment Writing assignment All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced in Moodle).

13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022

On Wednesdays at 14:00-15.45 and Fridays at 12:00-13:45 from August 31st to December 14th
Intensive week 42, no lessons
Detailed schedule in Moodle

Themes handled during the course are health, travelling, presentations and Finnish working life.
The grammar studied during the course:
past tense forms of verbs (simple past and perfect tenses)
object
imperative forms of verbs
pluperfect forms of verbs
3. infinitive forms of verbs.

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RPL The students who start their studies 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.

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

15 - 40

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

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.

BITE Degree Programme in Business Information Technology

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