Finnish Basic Language and Culture, part 1 (5 cr)
Code: RO00BS06-3001
General information
Timing
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Lohja, sote
Campus
Laurea Virtual Campus
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 very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures
Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Teaching methods
Online lessons in Zoom + independent studies on Canvas workspace
Location and time
Online lessons in Zoom 12.1. - 30.3.2021
Learning materials and recommended literature
Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Finnlectura. (e-book)
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 Jan 12th at 6 PM Beijing time (12 PM Finnish time). For assignment deadlines please see Canvas: https://canvas.laurea.fi/courses/2383/assignments
Forms of internationality
The students are located in China.
Students workload
5 credit points equal approx. 135 hours of student's work. This consists of online lessons, independent studies in Canvas and preparing the assignments independently and in groups.
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 13. 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 weeks 11-12. 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 three course assignments and hence shows level A1 (CEFR, see https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=090000168045bb52).
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
The student fails to complete any of the course assignments.