Finnish for spoken situations in hospitality (3cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The classes are in the second period (25.10. - 17.12.2021) of the autumn term.
- contact classes on Fridays 8:15 - 10:45 in Pasila (PA//1007)

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

• Contact hours 32 h (4 h/week): pair and team assignments, team discussions, oral presentations
• Independent studies 58 h (7 h/week): homework and preparation for lessons, discussions, presentations and exercise
• The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h

Materials

provided by the teacher,
given in the classes and available in the Moodle

Teaching methods and instruction

pair and team assignments, team discussions, oral presentations and simulated dialogues in different situations in hospitality

Working life connections

The students improve their chances of getting a job in Finland when gaining self-confidence and fluency in speaking and understanding people.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

oral tests on Fridays 10.12. and 17.12.2021 in Pasila
individual and group tests

If a student wouldn't pass the course or would like to improve his/her grade, s/he should contact the teacher. The re-tests will be exclusive oral and they can only be taken in Pasila campus.

Internationality

The international students will be introduced with the more rare side of Finnish language: spoken variant. The students will be given the key to the everyday culture that is bond with this very common - yet new for the students - way of speaking Finnish.

Completion alternatives

This is an elective course. It can't be taken as RPL.

Assessment methods

continuous assessment in classes (active participation in conversations during the classes, completing the homework and the Moodle assignments)
individual and group tests