Finnish Language and Culture 3 (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

- contact classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 - 13:30 in Pasila campus.
- See the Moodle for exact places. The classes are planned to be in classroom PA/2003.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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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

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

Intro

Hei ja tervetuloa! Welcome to continue your journey to Finnish language and culture! Now it is time to learn about traveling, health and hobbies and tell about the past. By actively participating in classes and studying at home you will create a solid basis for further Finnish studies.

Materials

Suomen mestari 2. New edition! Finn Lectura. Chapters 1 – 4.

ISBN: 9789511414186

Additional material provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods and instruction

Contact course.
- discussion and oral presentation
- reading and written assignments
- individual and group exercises
- quizzes and tests

Working life connections

By learning Finnish language and culture, you are taking important steps in becoming a competent and wanted candidate in the labor market.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

- First supervised written assignment ("midterm test") on Tue 11.10.2022 at 12:00 at Pasila Campus (PA/2003).
- Second supervised written assignment ("final test") on Thu 1.12.2022 at 12:00 at Pasila Campus (PA/2003).
- 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.

Internationality

The course is conducted in BBA programs with a mix of international students. Also, the Finnish language and culture taught in the course will expand your knowledge of internationality.

Completion alternatives

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 2022:
Tue 23.8.2022 at 14:00 - 16:00 in PA/3001
Wed 24.8.2022 at 14:00 - 16:00 in PA/1010
Wed 24.8.2022 at 17:40 - 19:30 in PA/3001
You don't have to enroll in these tests.

Learning assignments

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

Assessment methods

- continuous assessment in class, based on your skills shown in oral and written exercises and on your results in daily quizzes and homework. 30 %
- two supervised written assignments 70 %