Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Teaching methods

Lessons in Leppävaara and independent studies on Canvas workspace

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Finnlectura. (book). Available during the lessons. On-line material in Camvas.

Students workload

5 credit points equal approx. 135 hours of student's work. This consists of lessons, independent studies in Canvas and preparing the assignments independently and in groups.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course assessment includes following 3 assessments and quizzes in canvas. The student needs to pass all the parts.

1) A video introducing yourself in Finnish. Graded as pass/to be completed/fail. Individual feedback within two weeks and a month to complete the video according to the instructions, if needed.

2) A written test of key words and phrases on week x. Graded as pass/fail. Feedback within a week and two possibilities of a retake. In order to pass the student needs to gain 66% of the maximum points of the test.

3) A presentation of a designated theme of Finnish society or culture using a webpage called infofinland as your source. The presentation is to be designed and presented in English with in pairs on weeks x - 5 key words or phrases of Finnish need to be included. Immediate feedback with grading pass/to be completed/fail. Two weeks to complete the presentation according to the instructions, if needed.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Teaching methods

Online lessons in Zoom + independent studies on Canvas workspace

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Finnlectura. (e-book)

Alternative completion methods of implementation

-

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Forms of internationality

The students are located in Kenya.

Students workload

5 credit points equal approx. 135 hours of student's work. This consists of online lessons, independent studies in Canvas and preparing the assignments independently and in groups.

Content and scheduling

The student is able to

-speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
-write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
-use some of the basic grammar structures
-Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

The student has completed all three course assignments and hence shows level A1 (CEFR)

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

The student fails to complete any of the course assignments.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Teaching methods

Online lessons in Zoom + independent studies on Canvas workspace

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Finnlectura. (e-book)

Alternative completion methods of implementation

-

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Forms of internationality

The students are located in Kenya.

Students workload

5 credit points equal approx. 135 hours of student's work. This consists of online lessons, independent studies in Canvas and preparing the assignments independently and in groups.

Content and scheduling

The student is able to

-speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
-write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
-use some of the basic grammar structures
-Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

The student has completed all three course assignments and hence shows level A1 (CEFR)

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

The student fails to complete any of the course assignments.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Important dates

Exam 6.9.2022

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Teaching methods

Online lessons in Zoom and independent studies on Canvas workspace

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Finnlectura. (e-book)

Forms of internationality

Students are in Kenya.

Students workload

5 credit points equal approx. 135 hours of student's work. This consists of online lessons, independent studies in Canvas and preparing the assignments independently and in groups.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course assessment includes following 3 assessments and quizzes in canvas. The student needs to pass all the parts.

1) A video introducing yourself in Finnish. Graded as pass/to be completed/fail. Individual feedback within two weeks and a month to complete the video according to the instructions, if needed.

2) A written test of key words and phrases on week x. Graded as pass/fail. Feedback within a week and two possibilities of a retake. In order to pass the student needs to gain 66% of the maximum points of the test.

3) A presentation of a designated theme of Finnish society or culture using a webpage called infofinland as your source. The presentation is to be designed and presented in English with in pairs on weeks x - 5 key words or phrases of Finnish need to be included. Immediate feedback with grading pass/to be completed/fail. Two weeks to complete the presentation according to the instructions, if needed.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

Approved/Failed