Welcome to Finland 1 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Thursday, 12.15 - 15 Observations
wk 35, 30.8. Introduction, Finnish language history and present , pronunciation, level test for those studied Finnish before
wk 36, 6.9. Basic information about oneself
wk 37, 13.9. Basic information about oneself
wk 38, 20.9. Nature Wellness Day Afternoon out of the campus!
wk 39, 27.9. I and my family, Finnish familylife
wk 40, 4.10. I and my family Sales Day -> 13.30, classes 14 – 15.30
wk 41, 11.10. I and my family, Finnish familylife
wk 42, 18.10. Making a video: presentation
wk 43, 25.10. Exam 1, presentations
wk 44, 1.11. Finnish food, in a restaurant/shop classes 12 – 14!
wk 45, 8.11. Finnish food, in a restaurant/shop, Assignment: general information about the Porvoo region
wk 46, 15.11. My home, living
wk 47, 22.11. Finnish sterotypes Mari Austin
wk 48, 29.11. My home, living Niina Moilanen
wk 49, 6.12. No classes Independence Day
wk 50, 13.12. Exam 2, poster presentation

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

a. Learning with contact teaching including assignments, project work, independent study and exams

b. Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to on a plan if the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student´s work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

c. Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers.

Materials

Provided by teachers during lessons

Teaching methods and instruction

Contact lessons
Company visits and other activities
Individual, pair and team assignments
Independent studies
The assessment of one’s own learning

Working life connections

The course is strongly linked to Porvoo region which gives new students of Porvoo Campus a possibility to adapt more easily their new study environment and region. Company visits, visiting lecturers and self-study projects will give an idea of Finnish business culture and manners and might even help in developing future networks.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

25 October
13 December
Two re-exams in the spring

Internationality

Possibility to work and study with international fellow students.

Completion alternatives

Other beginners courses on FInnish of Haaga-Helia

Learning assignments

Two short texts
Video
Poster

Assessment methods

1. Examination (two written examinations of the language): 50 %
2. Written and oral assignments: 30 %
3. Active participation in the course: 20 %