•   Finnish Language and Culture 1 FIN001AS2AE-3036 26.08.2024-13.12.2024  5   (IBE1PA3, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After successfully completing the course, the student
    * can introduce oneself, give basic information about oneself and ask simple questions
    * can understand and use basic expressions and simple sentences in routine everyday situation
    * is able to deal with some everyday social situations and handle simple shopping situations
    * is aware of the basic characteristics of the Finnish language, culture and habits
    * is able to use the surrounding language environment to develop one’s language skills.
    The target level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR is A1.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No prerequisites.
    Contents
    • basics of pronunciation
    • greetings
    • numbers and time expressions
    • family
    • weather
    • everyday life
    • basic structures and vocabulary for everyday needs
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    (Min. 40% competence level)
    Developmental competence

    Knowledge: Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.

    Skills: Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge.

    Competence: 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
    (Min. 70% competence level)
    Functionally proficient

    Knowledge: Your knowledge of the language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.

    Skills: 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.

    Competence: 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
    (Min. 90% competence level)
    Mastery

    Knowledge: Your knowledge of the language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.

    Skills; 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.

    Competence: 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: Laura Uusitalo

    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.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Contact course.
    - discussion and oral presentation
    - reading and written assignments
    - individual and group exercises
    - quizzes and tests

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Suomen mestari 1. New edition! Finn Lectura. Chapters 1 – 5.

    ISBN/GTIN: 978-951-1-33423-1

    Additional material provided by the teacher.

    Working life connections

    This is your first step to get important language skills. It is difficult to find a job in Finland without knowing any Finnish.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    - First supervised written assignment on Tuesday the 22nd of October at Pasila Campus.
    - Second supervised written assignment on Tuesday the 10th of December at Pasila Campus.

    - Students, who want to improve their grade after the course, can take a re-test. You have two attempts within half a year after the course has ended. Ask your teacher for the dates.

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The course is conducted in BBA programs with a mix of international students. Also, the Finnish language and culture taught in the course will expand your knowledge of internationality.

    Timing

    26.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

    Learning assignments

    - daily quizzes and exercises in class - two bigger, supervised, written assignments

    Enrollment

    12.08.2024 - 23.08.2024

    Content scheduling

    - contact classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 14:00-15:30 in Pasila campus.
    - Classes are in classroom PA/1005.

    Groups
    • IBE1PA3
    • IBE1PA2
    • CONTACT
    • IBE1PA1
    Alternative learning methods

    If you already have skills and competences matching the goals of this course, you can show them through demonstration in the beginning of each semester. Ask the teacher of the course. More information https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning

    RPL days in autumn 2024: (to be announced later)

    More information in August 2024.

    You don't have to enroll in these tests.

    Teachers

    Pia Mattila

    Seats

    15 - 45

    Further information

    - continuous assessment in class, based on your skills shown in oral and written exercises and on your results in daily quizzes and homework. 30 %
    - two supervised written assignments 70 %

    Degree Programme

    INTBBA International Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5