Finnish Language and Culture 1 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

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

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

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

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

Additional material provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods and instruction

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

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.

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.

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.

Completion alternatives

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.

Learning assignments

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

Assessment methods

- 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 %