Finnish Language and Culture 3 - Opinto-opas

After successfully completing the course, the student

* can tell about his/her past
* is able to talk about his/her health
* can discuss his/her free time and hobbies
* develops his/her vocabulary and knowledge about the grammatical structures of the course.

The student is able to express her/himself both in writing and orally in Finnish at the proficiency level of the course.

The target level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR is A2.1.

• Travelling
• Health
• Free time activities and hobbies
• The past tense of verbs (Imperfect)
• The construction `have to´
• The forms of object

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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

Coordinating teacher: Taija Hämäläinen

Contact lessons, homework and independent study between lessons

Suomen mestari 2, Finn Lectura, Chapters 1 – 4
The new 2022 edition
Other materials on Moodle

Learning Finnish improves employability of the students.

Pasila Campus

Two supervised assignments (on paper in the classroom):
Wed 22 October (chapters 1 - 2)
Wed 10 December (chapters 3 - 4)

Re-exam covering the whole course to be agreed with the teacher

English

Multicultural study group

25.08.2025 - 12.12.2025

Exercises in the study book and H5P/online exercises Detailed instructions will be given during lessons and on Moodle.

02.06.2025 - 22.08.2025

The course starts 27 August and ends 10 December
Lessons in Pasila/6211 on Wednesdays 17.40 - 20.30

No lessons on Wed 1.10. and during the intensive week 42.

The schedule for homework exercises is given during lessons on Moodle.

IBEB3PA1
IBE3PA3
EVENING
CONTACT
IBE3PA2
IBE3PA1

If you already have the knowledge and skills of the course, you can demonstrate it in a test. Contact the teacher of the implementation for additional information.

Tuula Jäppinen

15 - 45

The course is assessed with the scale 0 - 5. Components of the assessment:
Supervised assignment 1 30 %
Supervised assignment 2 30 %
Continuous assessment (active participation in activities during lessons, speaking skills, homework) 40 %

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED, students’ presence is required throughout the course. If you are absent more that 25 percent, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 percent, you will not pass the course.

The absence cannot be compensated, for example by doing extra assignments. If the absence is due to illness it will still count as an absence. However, if you get sick you have to stay at home.

INTBBA International Business

0.00 cr

H-5