Let's Speak Finnish! (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The course takes place on Tuesdays at 11 in classroom 2004.

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's no final exam. If a student does not do all the assignments or does not pass them and gather enough points to pass the course, he/she has to do the assignments in a later time. Since this is a spoken language course, the assignments and timing to do them have to be agreed with the teacher. In such case, please, contact the teacher.

Learning assignments

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

Assessment methods

Continuous demonstration of Finnish skills 20 % (80 % attendance required)
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.

Assignments 80 pts max
Assignment 1: Impromptu speech
Assignment 2: Group Presentation/Simulation
Assignment 3: Listening Comprehension
Assignment 4: Interview
Assignment 5: Speech

100 pts total