Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The students is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop one’s Finnish skills utilizing the Finnish speaking society and environment
- reflect on Finnish lifestyle, policies and services of everyday life
- use the most frequent grammar structures to convey one’s message
- reach the target level A2.1-A2.2 in CEFR

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

This study unit is for student of education export groups to develop their language skills to meat the language skill level B1. If you are unsure whether this is suitable for you, please discuss with your tutor teacher.

Learning outcomes

The students is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop one’s Finnish skills utilizing the Finnish speaking society and environment
- reflect on Finnish lifestyle, policies and services of everyday life
- use the most frequent grammar structures to convey one’s message
- reach the target level A2.1-A2.2 in CEFR

Teaching methods

The course consists of contact lessons at Otaniemi campus and in zoom. Alsos independent and group assignments in Canvas.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Oma Suomi 1 -book and canvas-materials
More detailed information about the materials will be provided during the first lesson.

Students workload

Student's work load consists of attending contacts lessons and completing the assignments.

Content and scheduling

The students is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop one’s Finnish skills utilizing the Finnish speaking society and environment
- reflect on Finnish lifestyle, policies and services of everyday life
- use the most frequent grammar structures to convey one’s message
- reach the target level A2.1 - A2.2 in CEFR

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course assessment is threefold:
1) A vocabulary test
2) An individual video of your life
3) A short essay

Further information

This study unit is for student of education export groups to develop their language skills to meat the language skill level B1. If you are unsure whether this is suitable for you, please discuss with your tutor teacher.

Learning outcomes

The students is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop one’s Finnish skills utilizing the Finnish speaking society and environment
- reflect on Finnish lifestyle, policies and services of everyday life
- use the most frequent grammar structures to convey one’s message
- reach the target level A2.1-A2.2 in CEFR

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

This study unit is for student of education export groups to develop their language skills to meat the language skill level B1. If you are unsure whether this is suitable for you, please discuss with your tutor teacher.

Learning outcomes

The students is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop one’s Finnish skills utilizing the Finnish speaking society and environment
- reflect on Finnish lifestyle, policies and services of everyday life
- use the most frequent grammar structures to convey one’s message
- reach the target level A2.1-A2.2 in CEFR

Teaching methods

The course consists of contact lessons at Otaniemi campus as well as independend and group assignments in Canvas learning platform.

Location and time

See Pakki & Tuudo.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen Oma suomi 1 (printed or an e-book) & audio app + materials in Canvas provided by the teacher and the students.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

-

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Forms of internationality

The course is aimed at foreign students studying and working in Finnish environment that brings out multiple cultural dimensions.

Students workload

5 credit points equal 135 hours of student's work.This includes approx 50 hours of contact lessons + 85 hours of student's independent work.

Content and scheduling

In the beginning of the course, the students can have their say on the topics that we will focus on. Possible topics are e.g.
- doing grocery shopping
- how to deal with sudden illness + how to talk of body parts
- how to commute
- how to socialize - do's and don'ts
- how to handle a domestic problem and how to ask for help, like losing one's key
- how to use local services

Further information for students

In order to succeed in activating your Finnish skills, 80% attendance in contact lessons is mandatory.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course assessment is threefold:
1) A presentation of one of the course topics of everyday life in Finland. Group work.
2) An individual video clip of the surroundings of your apartment or service or a place for free time
3) A personal collection of vocabulary (20 cards according to the teacher's instuctions)

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

The student participates in less than 80% of the contact lessons or fails to return the assignments according to the instructions.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can
- describe one's surroundings in a very simple way
- cope in some routine social encounters and manage to run some errands.
- initiate and end a brief discussion when the situation is familiar
- speak quite freely in some everyday situations even though needs a lot of help and support of others in interaction
- pronounce montly understandably despite of an accent and occational misunderstandings
- utilize the most frequent vocabulary
- utilize a some simple grammatical structures in free speech

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student can
- describe one's surroundings in a simple way
- cope in routine social encounters and manage to run some errands.
- initiate and end a brief discussion when the situation is familiar
- speak freely in some everyday situations even though needs help and support of others in interaction
- pronounce understandably despite of a possible accent and occational misunderstandings
- utilize the most frequent vocabulary with ease
- utilize a variety of simple grammatical structures in free speech

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student can
- describe one's surroundings in quite a simple way
- cope in routine social encounters and manage to run errands.
- initiate and end a brief discussion when the situation is familiar
- speak freely in most everyday situations with a little help and support of others in interaction
- pronounce understandably despite of a possible accent and occational misunderstandings
- utilizet frequent vocabulary with ease
- utilize a variety of basic grammatical structures in free speech

Further information

This study unit is for student of education export groups to develop their language skills to meat the language skill level B1. If you are unsure whether this is suitable for you, please discuss with your tutor teacher.

Learning outcomes

The students is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop one’s Finnish skills utilizing the Finnish speaking society and environment
- reflect on Finnish lifestyle, policies and services of everyday life
- use the most frequent grammar structures to convey one’s message
- reach the target level A2.1-A2.2 in CEFR

Teaching methods

The course consists of contact lessons at Porvoo campus and in zoom. Alsos independent and group assignments in Canvas.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Oma Suomi 1 -book and canvas-materials
More detailed information about the materials will be provided during the first lesson.

Students workload

Student's work load consists of attending contacts lessons and completing the assignments.

Content and scheduling

The students is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop one’s Finnish skills utilizing the Finnish speaking society and environment
- reflect on Finnish lifestyle, policies and services of everyday life
- use the most frequent grammar structures to convey one’s message
- reach the target level A2.1 - A2.2 in CEFR

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course assessment is threefold:
1) A vocabulary test
2) An individual video of your life
3) A short essay

Further information

This study unit is for student of education export groups to develop their language skills to meat the language skill level B1. If you are unsure whether this is suitable for you, please discuss with your tutor teacher.

Learning outcomes

The students is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop one’s Finnish skills utilizing the Finnish speaking society and environment
- reflect on Finnish lifestyle, policies and services of everyday life
- use the most frequent grammar structures to convey one’s message
- reach the target level A2.1-A2.2 in CEFR

Teaching methods

Lessons on Campus (Lohja) and on Zoom, individual tasks on Canvas, group works

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course materials will consist of articles and other current and authentic texts. More detailed information about the materials will be provided during the first lesson.

Important dates

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations) In the case of online studies the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice president, education 7/2019).

Students workload

Student's work load consists of attending contacts lessons and completing the assignments.

Content and scheduling

The students is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop one’s Finnish skills utilizing the Finnish speaking society and environment
- reflect on Finnish lifestyle, policies and services of everyday life
- use the most frequent grammar structures to convey one’s message
- reach the target level A2.1 - A2.2 in CEFR

Further information for students

If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, of the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

“The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies.” (Laurea degree regulations).

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING


To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- work independently, using the skills and methods learned
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
- anticipate his/her need for guidance

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- work using the skills and methods learned
- engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
- take part in guidance and utilise it

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

A failed exam or other study attainment can be retaken twice. A failure to attend an actual examination is considered to be one completion attempt. (Laurea degree regulations.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed.

Further information

This study unit is for student of education export groups to develop their language skills to meat the language skill level B1. If you are unsure whether this is suitable for you, please discuss with your tutor teacher.

Learning outcomes

The students is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop one’s Finnish skills utilizing the Finnish speaking society and environment
- reflect on Finnish lifestyle, policies and services of everyday life
- use the most frequent grammar structures to convey one’s message
- reach the target level A2.1-A2.2 in CEFR

Teaching methods

The course consists of contact lessons at Tikkurila campus as well as independend and group assignments in Canvas learning platform.

Location and time

See Pakki & Tuudo.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen Oma suomi 1 (printed or an e-book) & audio app + materials in Canvas provided by the teacher and the students.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

-

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Forms of internationality

The course is aimed at foreign students studying and working in Finnish environment that brings out multiple cultural dimensions.

Students workload

5 credit points equal 135 hours of student's work.This includes approx 50 hours of contact lessons + 85 hours of student's independent work.

Content and scheduling

In the beginning of the course, the students can have their say on the topics that we will focus on. Possible topics are e.g.
- doing grocery shopping
- how to deal with sudden illness + how to talk of body parts
- how to commute
- how to socialize - do's and don'ts
- how to handle a domestic problem and how to ask for help, like losing one's key
- how to use local services

Further information for students

In order to succeed in activating your Finnish skills, 80% attendance in contact lessons is mandatory.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course assessment is threefold:
1) A presentation of one of the course topics of everyday life in Finland. Group work.
2) An individual video clip of the surroundings of your apartment or service or a place for free time
3) A personal collection of vocabulary (20 cards according to the teacher's instructions)

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

The student participates in less than 80% of the contact lessons or fails to return the assignments according to the instructions.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can
- describe one's surroundings in a very simple way
- cope in some routine social encounters and manage to run some errands.
- initiate and end a brief discussion when the situation is familiar
- speak quite freely in some everyday situations even though needs a lot of help and support of others in interaction
- pronounce montly understandably despite of an accent and occational misunderstandings
- utilize the most frequent vocabulary
- utilize a some simple grammatical structures in free speech

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student can
- describe one's surroundings in a simple way
- cope in routine social encounters and manage to run some errands.
- initiate and end a brief discussion when the situation is familiar
- speak freely in some everyday situations even though needs help and support of others in interaction
- pronounce understandably despite of a possible accent and occational misunderstandings
- utilize the most frequent vocabulary with ease
- utilize a variety of simple grammatical structures in free speech

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student can
- describe one's surroundings in quite a simple way
- cope in routine social encounters and manage to run errands.
- initiate and end a brief discussion when the situation is familiar
- speak freely in most everyday situations with a little help and support of others in interaction
- pronounce understandably despite of a possible accent and occational misunderstandings
- utilizet frequent vocabulary with ease
- utilize a variety of basic grammatical structures in free speech

Further information

This study unit is for student of education export groups to develop their language skills to meat the language skill level B1. If you are unsure whether this is suitable for you, please discuss with your tutor teacher.

Learning outcomes

The students is able to
- interact in various social situations
- develop one’s Finnish skills utilizing the Finnish speaking society and environment
- reflect on Finnish lifestyle, policies and services of everyday life
- use the most frequent grammar structures to convey one’s message
- reach the target level A2.1-A2.2 in CEFR

Teaching methods

The course consists of contact lessons at Otaniemi campus as well as independend and group assignments in Canvas learning platform.

Location and time

See Pakki & Tuudo.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen Oma suomi 1 (printed or an e-book) & audio app + materials in Canvas provided by the teacher and the students.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

-

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Forms of internationality

The course is aimed at foreign students studying and working in Finnish environment that brings out multiple cultural dimensions.

Students workload

5 credit points equal 135 hours of student's work.This includes approx 50 hours of contact lessons + 85 hours of student's independent work.

Content and scheduling

In the beginning of the course, the students can have their say on the topics that we will focus on. Possible topics are e.g.
- doing grocery shopping
- how to deal with sudden illness + how to talk of body parts
- how to commute
- how to socialize - do's and don'ts
- how to handle a domestic problem and how to ask for help, like losing one's key
- how to use local services

Further information for students

In order to succeed in activating your Finnish skills, 80% attendance in contact lessons is mandatory.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course assessment is threefold:
1) A presentation of one of the course topics of everyday life in Finland. Group work.
2) An individual video clip of the surroundings of your apartment or service or a place for free time
3) A personal collection of vocabulary (20 cards according to the teacher's instuctions)

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

The student participates in less than 80% of the contact lessons or fails to return the assignments according to the instructions.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can
- describe one's surroundings in a very simple way
- cope in some routine social encounters and manage to run some errands.
- initiate and end a brief discussion when the situation is familiar
- speak quite freely in some everyday situations even though needs a lot of help and support of others in interaction
- pronounce montly understandably despite of an accent and occational misunderstandings
- utilize the most frequent vocabulary
- utilize a some simple grammatical structures in free speech

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

The student can
- describe one's surroundings in a simple way
- cope in routine social encounters and manage to run some errands.
- initiate and end a brief discussion when the situation is familiar
- speak freely in some everyday situations even though needs help and support of others in interaction
- pronounce understandably despite of a possible accent and occational misunderstandings
- utilize the most frequent vocabulary with ease
- utilize a variety of simple grammatical structures in free speech

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

The student can
- describe one's surroundings in quite a simple way
- cope in routine social encounters and manage to run errands.
- initiate and end a brief discussion when the situation is familiar
- speak freely in most everyday situations with a little help and support of others in interaction
- pronounce understandably despite of a possible accent and occational misunderstandings
- utilizet frequent vocabulary with ease
- utilize a variety of basic grammatical structures in free speech

Further information

This study unit is for student of education export groups to develop their language skills to meat the language skill level B1. If you are unsure whether this is suitable for you, please discuss with your tutor teacher.