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

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, tests and assignments.

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

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.

Contact hours: oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work, learning games.
Independent studies: homework and preparation for lessons, tests 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.

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

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

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

Pasila Campus

There will be two supervised assignments (mid-term test and final test), and they will be organized in the middle of the course and 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 the material of the both supervised assignments after the course.

English

International students. Differences between Finnish and other cultures.

18.08.2025 - 12.12.2025

Homework and weekly exercises Video assignment All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced on Moodle).

02.06.2025 - 15.08.2025

Classes take place at 14-16.45 during the first period and at 8-10.45 during the second period of the autumn semester,
Detailed schedule in Moodle

The themes studied during the course are:
* travelling
* health and sickness
* nature
* free time and hobbies

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CONTACT
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Taija Hämäläinen

20 - 45

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) 85 %

The course is evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5

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.

ITBBA Business Information Technology

0.00 cr

H-5