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

Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
Two comprehensive supervised assignments (tests)
Other learning assignments (video, follow-up tests)

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.

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

English

International students. Differences between Finnish and other cultures.

25.08.2025 - 12.12.2025

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).

02.06.2025 - 22.08.2025

Intensive week 42, 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.

IBE3PA3
DBE3PCDBI
IBE3PA2
ABE3PCAVI
IBE3PA1
ONLINE

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

RPL days in autumn 2025: (to be announced later)

More information in August 2025.

You don't have to enroll in these tests.

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

15 - 60

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.

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