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Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture 1 (5 cr)

Code: R0233-3044

General information


Enrollment

22.05.2023 - 15.06.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management (HRA), Laurea Leppävaara
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security (NCA2), Laurea Leppävaara
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services (NSA2), Laurea Leppävaara

Teachers

  • Saara Helander

Teacher in charge

Saara Helander

Groups

  • NSA223SA
    Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services, virtual studies, S23, Leppävaara
  • NCA223SA
    Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security, virtual studies, S23, Leppävaara
  • HRA223SA
    Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management, blended learning, S23, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- find information in very short texts and write simple messages
- use some of the basic grammar structures
- become familiar with Finnish cultural manners and customs
- reach the target level of A1.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Teaching methods

The course will have lessons in Zoom during the semester. It's aiming at basic knowledge of Finnish grammar and vocabulary to guarantee that the students will be able to speak and understand Finnish in very basic everyday situations. The target level is A1.1. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages. 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.

Location and time

Online in Zoom. 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

Teacher's material (about 35 pages).

Students workload

According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 50 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

Basic grammar (verb conjugation, endings, questions, possessive etc), vocabulary (related to food, accomodation, studying, describing a person, family, hobbies, numbers, telling the time, weekdays, months, weather, etc.), cultural issues (facts, customs, habits in Finland), oral exercises (buying a ticket, paying at the cashier, discussing different issues, personal questions etc.).

Further information for students

No prerequisites required.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The target level is A1.1. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Written exam at the end of the course
2. Oral exam at the end of the course
3. Small vocabulary tests during the course
4. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

Grading 1-5, 1 being the lowest and 5 the highest grade.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Written exam at the end of the course
2. Oral exam at the end of the course
3. Small vocabulary tests during the course
4. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.

Further information

The study unit is for those whose language of education and mother tongue are other than Finnish and Swedish and who have not studied Finnish before.