Finnish language and culture, part 2 (5 cr)
Code: RO00BN11-3004
General information
Timing
01.03.2021 - 31.07.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Lohja, sote
Campus
Laurea Lohja
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Pathway studies for Social Service Studies (SWFP), Laurea Lohja
Teachers
- Marja-Leena Piispanen
- Kristiina Kuparinen
Groups
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SWFP20SPPathway Studies for Social Service Studies, S20, Lohja
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- speak and understand Finnish in basic and familiar everyday situations
- write short and simple texts about familiar topics
- to use basic grammar structures
Target level: A 1.3 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Teaching methods
Implemented online and as contact studies, if possible. Individual studies in Canvas, online lessons in Zoom / contact lessons in Lohja Campus.
Location and time
Spring 2021.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille + audio materials via Otso application. Additional materials provided by the teacher in Canvas.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
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Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
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Important dates
Orientation on Apr 7th, course assessment on May 17th. For course assignment deadlines please see Canvas.
Forms of internationality
International implementation.
Students workload
5 credit points equals 135 hours of student's work. This consist on individual studies and group work and attending the contact lessons.
Content and scheduling
Chapters 5-7 in Oma suomi: describing one's home and close environment, making requests when shopping, talking about seasons, weather and clothing, getting tickets to public transportation, expressing ownership and location, writing a simple e-mail.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
The course assessment is threefold and the student needs to pass all the three 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 18. 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 week 18. 3 - 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.
Evaluation criteria, approved/failed
The student has completed all course assignments and hence shows level A1.3 - A2.1 (CEFR, see https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=090000168045bb52).
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
The student has failed to submit or complete the given assignments.