Intermediate FinnishLaajuus (5 cr)
Study unit code: R0259
Credits
5 op
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop her/his Finnish skills independently
- understand Finnish lifestyle and Finns more deeply
- use most frequent grammar structures to convey her/his message in spite of possible mistakes
- reach the target level A1.3-A2.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Enrollment
22.05.2023 - 06.08.2023
Timing
10.09.2023 - 12.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, liko
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Teachers
- Anja Mertanen
Teacher in charge
Anja Mertanen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
-
CCC223SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies in English), S23, Generic studies
-
TOY223SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S23, Yhteiset opinnot
Small groups
- Open UAS
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop her/his Finnish skills independently
- understand Finnish lifestyle and Finns more deeply
- use most frequent grammar structures to convey her/his message in spite of possible mistakes
- reach the target level A1.3-A2.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Teaching methods
At the campus, on weekly basis, Canvas will be used also. NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course.
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 70 % OF THE LESSONS. The students are allowed to be absent max 2 times during the autumn term.
Location and time
At the Leppävaara campus.
The course will be held on weekly basis (once a week, 3 lessons). Exceptions in the course schedule in Pakki after the course has started.
Course ends aroung the middle of December.
NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Oma Suomi 1 -book. Additional Study material "Intermediate Finnish" copy is also available in the Laurea Leppävaara library (Ask the staff for teachers' materials!). It has about 35 pages and is called "Intermediate Finnish". THE STUDENTS COPY/PRINT OUT THE MATERIAL THEMSELVES.
Important dates
Exam (written and oral) schedule will be announced in the beginning of the course.
Students workload
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 40-45 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Content and scheduling
Small talk (colloquial Finnish), studying vocabulary, describing one's home country, grammar (negative past tense, past perfect, pluperfect, more expressions of time, adjective comparison), expressings one's opionion - agreeing and disagreeing - , dates and ordinal numbers etc
Further information for students
Prerequisites: 10 cr in Finnish (or otherwise aquired basic skills). Starting level: A1.2.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
Grades 1-5. The final course grade consists of:
- the results of and oral exam
- the results of an written exam
- activive participation during the lessons and
- attendance/absence. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 70 % OF THE LESSONS. The students are allowed to be absent max 2 times during the autumn term. Full attendance is recommended, though!
Evaluation criteria, approved/failed
Grades 1-5. The final course grade consists of:
- the results of and oral exam
- the results of an written exam
- activive participation during the lessons and
- attendance/absence. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 70 % OF THE LESSONS. The students are allowed to be absent max 2 times during the autumn term. Full attendance is recommended, though!
Enrollment
23.05.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
06.09.2022 - 02.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, liko
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Teachers
- Leena Saarikko
Teacher in charge
Leena Saarikko
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Groups
-
TOY222SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S22, Yhteiset opinnot
-
CCC222SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S22, Generic studies
Small groups
- Open UAS
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop her/his Finnish skills independently
- understand Finnish lifestyle and Finns more deeply
- use most frequent grammar structures to convey her/his message in spite of possible mistakes
- reach the target level A1.3-A2.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Teaching methods
At the campus, on weekly basis, Canvas will be used also. NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course. Notice! Due to the corona situation, at least some of the classes may be in zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/my/leenasaarikko !
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 70 % OF THE LESSONS. The students are allowed to be absent max 2 times during the autumn term.
Location and time
At the Leppävaara campus. (Notice! Due to the corona situation, at least some of the classes may be in zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/my/leenasaarikko !)
The course will be held on weekly basis (once a week, 3 lessons). Exceptions in the course schedule in Pakki after the course has started.
Course ends aroung the middle of December.
NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Study material can be printed out in Canvas at "Intermediate Finnish" work space after the course has started. Master copy is also available in the Laurea Leppävaara library (Ask the staff for teachers' materials!). It has about 35 pages and is called "Intermediate Finnish". THE STUDENTS COPY/PRINT OUT THE MATERIAL THEMSELVES.
Important dates
Exam (written and oral) schedule will be announced in the beginning of the course.
Students workload
According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 40-45 of them will be used for weekly lessons in classroom. Homework and home studies will take the rest of the hours, however, it may vary depending on students' personal activeness, skills and goals.
Content and scheduling
Small talk (colloquial Finnish), studying vocabulary, describing one's home country, grammar (negative past tense, past perfect, pluperfect, more expressions of time, adjective comparison), expressings one's opionion - agreeing and disagreeing - , dates and ordinal numbers etc
Further information for students
Prerequisites: 10 cr in Finnish (or otherwise aquired basic skills). Starting level: A1.2.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
Grades 1-5. The final course grade consists of:
- the results of and oral exam
- the results of an written exam
- activive participation during the lessons and
- attendance/absence. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 70 % OF THE LESSONS. The students are allowed to be absent max 2 times during the autumn term. Full attendance is recommended, though!
Evaluation criteria, approved/failed
Grades 1-5. The final course grade consists of:
- the results of and oral exam
- the results of an written exam
- activive participation during the lessons and
- attendance/absence. REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 70 % OF THE LESSONS. The students are allowed to be absent max 2 times during the autumn term. Full attendance is recommended, though!