Finnish for Exchange Students (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

August 28 - December 11

Further details available in Moodle in the beginning of August.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Information about implementation methods:

CONTACT / CONTACT BLENDED


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

You can complete the course by demonstrating your competence, even if there are no DEMO implementations available. More information about recognition of prior learning is available on Haaga-Helia’s website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning

The demonstration is done by completing a written exam and proving the required oral language skills, for example, in the form of a video.

More information is available from the course’s responsible teacher.

Intro

Welcome to study Finnish! In this course you will learn for example how to pronounce, introduce yourself, order drinks and food and do shopping. You will also get to know Finland and Finnish culture. You will be able to understand more Finnish language around you.

Materials

Material available in Moodle.

Teaching methods and instruction

Teaching sessions in classroom
Weekly independent study and exercises
Individual and group assignments

Working life connections

Curiosity and even a small amount of cultural and linguistic knowledge can make a big impact on communication between individuals and/or businesses.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam dates are announced in Moodle.
Teacher will tell about re-exams.

Internationality

Multicultural learning environment and multicultural student teams.

Completion alternatives

Additional exercises available in Moodle.

Learning assignments

Weekly independent study and homework
Individual assignments
Group assignment (video)

Assessment methods

Active participation and learning assignments: 30 %
Exam 1: 35 %
Exam 2: 35 %