Finnish Language and Culture 1 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The classes are scheduled in Pasila, Helsinki, twice a week: on Mondays at 12:30 - 14:00 (in classroom PA/2205) and on Fridays at 11:00 - 12:30 (in classroom PA/3011).

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

- Contact / Contact blended
- Online / Online blended
- Demo

Descriptions of implementation methods can be found in Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/implementation-types

You can complete the course unit by demonstrating or by Work&Study even if the course unit doesn't have DEMO or WORKSTUDY implementations. More information about recognition of learning at Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning.

DEMO tests for Finnish courses will be organized four times a year. Ask the teacher for the exact dates. The test contains both written and oral part. The test will be done at school campus.

Intro

Hei ja tervetuloa! Welcome to a journey to Finnish language and culture! You will learn to pronounce Finnish and communicate in some simple everyday situations. By actively participating in classes and studying at home, you will create a solid basis for further Finnish studies.

Materials

Suomen mestari 1. New edition! Finn Lectura. Chapters 1 – 5, provided by shcool

ISBN/GTIN: 978-951-1-33423-1

Additional material provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods and instruction

The course consists of contact sessions and independent work.
- discussion and oral presentation
- reading and written assignments
- individual and group exercises
- quizzes and tests

Working life connections

This is your first step to get important language skills. It is difficult to find a job in Finland without knowing any Finnish language or culture.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

- First supervised written assignment ("midterm test") on Mon 24.10.2022 at 12:30 at Pasila Campus (PA/2205)
- Second supervised written assignment ("final test") on Fri 9.12.2022 at 11:00 at Pasila Campus (PA/3011).
- Students, who want to improve their grade after the course, can take a re-test. You have two attempts within half a year after the course has ended. Ask your teacher for the dates.

Learning assignments

- daily quizzes and exercises in class
- two bigger, supervised, written assignments

Assessment methods

Course assessment is based on:

• active participation in contact sessions (classroom assessment and feedback are integrated in the teaching)
• regular spoken and written assignments done in small groups in class
• graded weekly assignments

The course has two modes of completion: the pass/fail scale or, alternatively, students may choose to complete the course with a grade (0-5).