Finnish for Exchange Students (5cr)

Code: FIN015AS2AE-3019

Basic information of implementation


Timing
19.01.2026 - 15.05.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
ECTS Credits
5 cr
Campus
Pasila Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
INTBBA International Business
Teachers
Anna-Reetta Kokkonen
Groups
CONTACT
Contact implementation
EXCH
EXCH Exchange students
Course
FIN015AS2AE

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Intensive weeks 8 and 12, no lessons
Detailed schedule in Moodle

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 provided by the teacher
Other material available in Moodle and online

Teaching methods and instruction

Classes on Pasila campus
Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
Two comprehensive supervised assignments (tests)
Other learning assignments (video, text)

Working life connections

The course is through language strongly linked to the Finnish society which gives exchange students a possibility to adapt more easily to Finland during their stay.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Two comprehensive supervised assignments replacing one final exam
Re-exam (covering the whole course) to be agreed separately

Internationality

Multicultural student group

Learning assignments

Homework and weekly exercises in Moodle
Video assignment
All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced in Moodle).

Assessment methods

Continuous assessment and oral skills 40 %
Supervised assignment 1 30 %
Supervised assignment 2 30 %

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