Finnish Language and Culture 1 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The course takes place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9-10.45 during the first period and on Tuesdays at 9-10.45 and on Fridays at 14-15.45 during the second period.

The themes studied during the course are:
• basics of pronunciation
• greetings
• numbers and time expressions
• family
• weather
• everyday life
• basic structures and vocabulary for everyday needs

During the intensive weeks there are no classes.
Detailed schedule can be found 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

The book used: Suomen mestari 1. Finn Lectura. (new edition!) Chapters 1–5.
Other material in available Moodle
Additional material provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods and instruction

The course includes both 1) contact hours and 2) independent studies:
1) Oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work, tests
2) Homework and preparation for lessons, exams and assignments.

Active self-study between the lessons is expected and part of the course.

This course is a part of all Haaga-Helia's Bachelor's degrees and the student can participate in any implementation. This implementation is specifically aimed at students of the Business Information Technology degree

Working life connections

The course develops the students Finnish language skills that are needed in working life in Finland.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There will be two supervised assignments (mid-term test and final test), and they will be organized in the middle of the course and in the end of the course. The students will be informed about the days during the course.

The individual supervised assignments can not be re-taken. However, it is possible to take a test that covers both supervised assignments after the course.

Internationality

Multicultural group of students.

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning (RPL):
The students who start their studies in IT programme and already know some Finnish, can pass the course and gain the credit points by attending a level test. Written and oral parts of the test are organized during the orientation weeks in August or January. The RPL test can only be taken once.

Learning assignments

There will be homework and exercises for the students to do.
All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule.
The deadlines are available in Moodl during the coursee.

Assessment methods

Continuous assessment 15 %
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.

Supervised assignments (mid-term and final tests) and quizzes 85 %

NB! 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.