Finnish Language and Culture 3 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

On Mondays and Wednesdays from January to May
Intensive weeks 8 and 12, 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.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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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

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

Intro

Hei ja tervetuloa! Welcome to continue your journey to Finnish language and culture! Now it is time to learn about traveling, health and hobbies and tell about the past. By actively participating in classes and studying at home you will create a solid basis for further Finnish studies.

Materials

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

Teaching methods and instruction

Classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at 16:00-17.30 in Pasila
Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
Two comprehensive supervised assignments (tests)
Other learning assignments (video, follow-up tests)

Emphasis will be given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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.

Working life connections

Learning Finnish language and culture will give students skills and readiness to work in a Finnish speaking working environment.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Two comprehensive supervised assignments replacing one final exam
Re-exam (covering the whole course) to be agreed separately

Internationality

International students. Differences between Finnish and other cultures.

Learning assignments

Homework and weekly exercises in Moodle
Weekly follow-up tests, video assignment
All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced in Moodle).

Assessment methods

Continuous assessment and oral skills 40 %
Supervised assignment 1 30 %
Supervised assignment 2 30 %

Regular and active participation is crucial to your progress. Coming on 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.