Intermediate Finnish (5 cr)
Code: A9143-3003
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2019 - 31.12.2019
Timing
01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Kristiina Kuparinen
Groups
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SWV219SN2Degree Programme in Social Services, daytime studies, S19, Tikkurila
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in everyday situations
- understand the main point in newspaper articles and TV programs if written/spoken in simple language
- write texts, e.g. e-mails
- use grammar structures but can still make many mistakes
Target level: A2.1. in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Teaching methods
Contact lessons, individual task, group work
Location and time
See Pakki
Learning materials and recommended literature
Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1, Chapters 5 - 9 + materials provided by the teacher
Forms of internationality
The course is aimed at international students
Students workload
5 cr = 135 hours of student's work. Student's work load consists of attending contacts lessons and completing the assignments.
Content and scheduling
Running errands; shopping for food and clothing, travelling. Knowing how to make an appointment for a doctor and discussing issues of health and illness. Talking about your surroundings, seasons and the weather. Getting to know Finland. Expressing ownership, locality and necessity.
Further information for students
Level A1.3 required to attend this course. Mandatory attendance 80% of the lessons.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on continuous assessment; during the course there will assignments of reading, listening, interaction, speaking and writing. The course grade is based on the average of these assignments.
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
The student fails in case of less than 80% of attendance AND/OR fails more than two of the designated assignments.
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student can understand most of the phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). The student can mostly catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.The student can read very short, simple texts. The student can find most of specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and the student can understand short simple personal letters.
The student can communicate in many simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. The student can handle many of very short social exchanges, even though the student can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going oneself. The student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in very simple terms one's family and other people, living conditions, educational background and one's present or most recent job.
The student can write short, simple notes and messages. The student can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
The student can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). The student can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.The student can read very short, simple texts. The student can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and the student can understand short simple personal letters.
The student can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. The student can handle very short social exchanges, even though the student can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going oneself.The student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms one's family and other people, living conditions, one's educational background and one's present or most recent job.
The student can write short, simple notes and messages. The student can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
The student can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). The student can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.The student can read very short, simple texts. The student can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and the student can understand short simple personal letters.
The student can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. The student can handle very short social exchanges, even though the student can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going oneself.The student can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms one's family and other people, living conditions, one's educational background and one's present or most recent job.
The student can write short, simple notes and messages. The student can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.