Finnish Language and Culture 1 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

On Wednesdays at 14:00-16.45 from August 30th to December 13th
Intensive week 42, no lessons
Independence day week 49 (6/12), no lessons
Detailed schedule in Moodle

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

- Contact / Contact blended
- Online / Online blended
- Demo

Descriptions of implementation methods can be found in Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/implementation-types

You can complete the course unit by demonstrating or by Work&Study even if the course unit doesn't have DEMO or WORKSTUDY implementations. More information about recognition of learning at Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning.

DEMO tests for Finnish courses will be organized four times a year. Ask the teacher for the exact dates. The test contains both written and oral part. The test will be done at school campus.

Intro

Hei ja tervetuloa! Welcome to a journey to Finnish language and culture! You will learn to pronounce Finnish and communicate in some simple everyday situations. By actively participating in classes and studying at home, you will create a solid basis for further Finnish studies.

Materials

Study book: Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann: Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1, Finn Lectura, chapters 1-5 (2020)
Other material available in Moodle and online

Teaching methods and instruction

Classes on Tuesdays at 14:00-16:45 in Porvoo
Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
Two comprehensive learning assignments (tests)
Other learning assignments (video, text)

Working life connections

The course is through language 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 comprehensive learning assignments (weeks 41 and 50) replacing one final exam
Re-exam (covering the whole course) to be agreed separately

Internationality

Multicultural student group

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).

Assessment methods

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