Finnish Language and Culture 3 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The course starts 27 August and ends 10 December
Lessons in Pasila/6211 on Wednesdays 17.40 - 20.30

No lessons on Wed 1.10. and during the intensive week 42.

The schedule for homework exercises is given during lessons on Moodle.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

CONTACT
ONLINE

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, Finn Lectura, Chapters 1 – 4
The new 2022 edition
Other materials on Moodle

Teaching methods and instruction

Contact lessons, homework and independent study between lessons

Working life connections

Learning Finnish improves employability of the students.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Two supervised assignments (on paper in the classroom):
Wed 22 October (chapters 1 - 2)
Wed 10 December (chapters 3 - 4)

Re-exam covering the whole course to be agreed with the teacher

Internationality

Multicultural study group

Completion alternatives

If you already have the knowledge and skills of the course, you can demonstrate it in a test. Contact the teacher of the implementation for additional information.

Learning assignments

Exercises in the study book and H5P/online exercises
Detailed instructions will be given during lessons and on Moodle.

Assessment methods

The course is assessed with the scale 0 - 5. Components of the assessment:
Supervised assignment 1 30 %
Supervised assignment 2 30 %
Continuous assessment (active participation in activities during lessons, speaking skills, homework) 40 %

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED, students’ presence is required throughout the course. If you are absent more that 25 percent, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 percent, you will not pass the course.

The absence cannot be compensated, for example by doing extra assignments. If the absence is due to illness it will still count as an absence. However, if you get sick you have to stay at home.