Let's Speak Finnish! (5 cr)

Code: FIN005AS2AE-3011

Basic information of implementation

Timing: 19.01.2026 - 15.05.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

ECTS Credits: 5 cr

Campus: Pasila Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 15 - 45

Degree programmes: INTBBA International Business; ITBBA Business Information Technology

Teachers: Taija Hämäläinen

Groups: IBE4PAACC
INTBBA, 4. semester, Pasila, Accounting and Finance; ITE4PADIG1
Business Information Technology, 4th semester, Digital Services, Pasila, group 1; CONTACT
Contact implementation; ITE4PAICB1
Business Information Technology, 4th semester, ICT and Business, Pasila, group 1; IBE4PASCM
INTBBA, 4. semester, Pasila, Supply Chain Management; IBE4PAMAR
INTBBA, 4. semester, Pasila, Marketing and Sales; IBE4PACOM
INTBBA, 4. semester, Pasila, International Business Communication; ITE4PASOF1
Business Information Technology, 4th semester, Software Development, Pasila, group 1; ITE4PAICI1
Business Information Technology, 4th semester, ICT Infrastructure and Cloud Services, Pasila, group 1

Course: FIN005AS2AE

Evaluation scale

H-5

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Contact hours: pair and team assignments, team discussions, oral presentations
Independent studies: homework and preparation for lessons, discussions, presentations and exercises

Coordinating teacher: Taija Hämäläinen

Materials

Material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods and instruction

Contact hours (3 h/week, during which 80% attendance is required): pair and team assignments, team discussions, oral presentations
Independent studies: homework and preparation for lessons, discussions, presentations and exercises.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There are no exams. The final grade is based on different assignments which are done during the course.

Learning assignments

Assignment 1: Impromptu speech
Assignment 2: Group Presentation/Simulation
Assignment 3: Listening Comprehension
Assignment 4: Interview
Assignment 5: Speech

Assessment methods

Continuous assessment 40 %
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 60 %

Assignment 1: Impromptu speech
Assignment 2: Group Presentation/Simulation
Assignment 3: Listening Comprehension
Assignment 4: Interview
Assignment 5: Speech

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.