Finnish 3 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Themes handled during the course are health, traveling, and free time.
The grammar which is studied during the course:
past tense forms of verbs (simple past)
object
imperative forms of verbs
3. infinitive forms of verbs.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Courses include both 1) contact hours and 2) independent studies:
1) Oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work, tests
2) Homework and preparation for lessons, exams and assignments

Recognition of prior learning (RPL):
The students who start their studies in BITE programme and already know some Finnish, can pass the course and gain the credit points by attending a level test. Written and oral parts of the test are organized during the orientation weeks in August or January. The RPL test can only be taken once.

Materials

Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni: Suomen mestari 2. Finn Lectura. Helsinki. Chapters 1 - 4. (Required)
Finnish-English-Finnish Dictionary (Recommended)
Other material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods and instruction

Emphasis will be given to all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
The class will provide students the opportunity to practice new vocabulary and grammatical structures through in-class discussion of assigned activities and readings. To succeed in this course, you must actively participate and you will be expected to attend class regularly, prepare for class, and speak as much Finnish as possible.

Through the communicative approach I hope to achieve a high degree of interaction in the classroom and make your learning of Finnish language and culture interesting and fun. We strive for a learning atmosphere that challenges you your skills in a supportive way.

Contact hours: oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work, learning games.
Independent studies: homework and preparation for lessons, exams and assignments, online material.
This course develops student’s ability to understand and use Finnish language further and activates the language skills learned earlier. The students are encouraged and able to use Finnish in everyday situations.

Working life connections

Learning Finnish language and culture will give students skills and readiness to work in a Finnish speaking working environment.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The final exam will be arranged on Monday, May 18.
If a student does not come to the final exam or does not pass it, there are two possibilities to re-take the exam during autumn 2020. Please, check the dates in MuNet. Enrolment for the re-examinations begins five weeks before the exam day and ends at noon on the Monday preceding the exam week.

Internationality

International students. Differences between Finnish and other cultures.

Completion alternatives

RPL The students who start their studies in Bite programme and already know some Finnish, can pass the course and gain the credit points by attending a level test. Written part of the test is organized during the orientation weeks in August or January and the oral part later in the 1st/4th period according to a separate schedule.

Learning assignments

The assignments will be given during the course. All of the homework assignments will be posted on the class website on Moodle.

Upon successful completion of the course the students should be at level A2+, on their way to level B1, in most of the language skill areas - speaking, listening, reading and writing. Level descriptions can be found at http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/elp/elp-reg/Source/Global_scale/globalscale.pdf

Assessment methods

Attendance 20 %
Regular attendance and active participation in class
Points are given when you are present in class.
Daily attendance and active participation are crucial to your progress. Coming in time, being prepared, doing activities, answering questions and speaking Finnish as much as possible are all part of participation.
Mid-course exam and/or quizzes and/or assignments 30-40 %
Final exam 40-50 %