Let's Speak Finnish! (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The course takes place once a week from January to May during the school weeks.
During the intensive weeks 8 and 12 there are no classes.
Detailed schedule can be found in Moodle

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

The course material will be provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods and instruction

The course includes both 1) contact hours and 2) independent studies:
1) Oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work
2) Homework and preparation for lessons, assignments and possible tests.

Active self-study between the lessons is expected and part of the course.

Working life connections

The course develops the students Finnish language skills that are needed in working life in Finland.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There are no exams: the course is graded based on the students' continuous demonstration of their skills, exercises and assignments.

Internationality

Multicultural group of students.

Completion alternatives

-

Learning assignments

There will be homework and exercises for the students to do.
All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule.
The deadlines are available in Moodle.

Assessment methods

Continuous demonstration of Finnish skills 50 %
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 and other course tasks 50 %

The course is evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5