•   Finnish Language and Culture 3 FIN003AS2AE-3022 01.08.2025-31.07.2026  5   (DEMO) +-
    Learning objectives
    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.
    Contents
    • Travelling
    • Health
    • Free time activities and hobbies
    • The past tense of verbs (Imperfect)
    • The construction `have to´
    • The forms of object
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    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.
    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: Taija Hämäläinen
    Teaching methods and instruction

    This is a demonstration or DEMO-implementation for students who already have the knowledge and skills taught on the course. The course does not have tuition, teaching or classes.

    The demontrations are supervised and they take place in a classroom. They are offered twice a semester: during the first study week of the semester and in the middle of the semester. Ask your Finnish teacher or your academic advisor about the exact times and places. You do not need to enroll in advance.

    The test consists of a written part on Moodle and a short face-to-face interview with a Finnish teacher. The written part covers vocabulary and grammar of the course material mentioned belowe. At the interview, you should show that you are able to speak and understand Finnish at a level that corresponds to the course in question.

    Notice that your demonstration test result will be final and you cannot improve the grade afterwards!

    Learning material and recommended literature

    The test is based on the content of the study book:
    Suomen mestari 2, Finn Lectura, CHAPTERS 1–4
    The new 2022 edition

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Ask your Finnish teacher or your academic advisor about the exact times and places. You do not need to enroll in advance.

    Notice that your demonstration test result will be final and you cannot improve the grade afterwards!

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026

    Enrollment

    18.12.2024 - 18.12.2024

    Groups
    • DEMO
    Teachers

    Tuula Jäppinen, Laura Uusitalo

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Degree Programme

    INTBBA International Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5