•   Advanced Finnish V1533-3003 06.09.2019-13.12.2019  5 credits  (CCC219SY) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student is able to
    - understand extended speech provided the topic is reasonably familiar
    - interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity
    - take an active part in discussion in familiar contents
    - read articles and reports about contemporary problems
    - present a clear, detailed description on a wide range of subjects related to a field of expertise
    - write a clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to a field of expertise
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Leena Saarikko

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Recommended or required reading

    Teacher's material.

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    At the Leppävaara campus. Optima will be used.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Grading from 1 to 5 based on:
    - 2-4 small exams during the course
    - 1-2 essays during the course
    - active participation during the lessons: required attendance is 70 % of the lessons. Students are allowed to absent max. 2 times during the term.

    Language of instruction
    • English
    Timing

    06.09.2019 - 13.12.2019

    Enrollment date

    13.05.2019 - 20.08.2019

    Group(s)
    • CCC219SY
    Seats

    20 - 30

    Unit, in charge

    Laurea Leppävaara

    Teacher(s)

    Leena Saarikko

    Further information for students

    A. Prerequisites: 20 or more credits in Finnish language or otherwise aquired advanced skills. Starting level: B1. Notice! The final level of the course will depend on the level of the students.
    B. Contents of the course: Oral exercises, presentations, newspaper articles, grammar exercises, new vocabulary etc.

    Programme(s)

    CCC2 Complementary competence (bachelor's studies in English) 2019, Generic Studies

    Unit location

    Laurea Leppävaara

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Exam schedule

    No final exam, but a few smaller exams and other evaluated assignments during the course.

    Students use of time and load

    According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 40-45 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.

    Location and time

    The lessons will take place at the Leppävaara campus once a week every week during the term. Exceptions to the schedule will be announced in the beginning of the course.

    Assessment criteria
    Approved / Failed

    Grading from 1 to 5 based on: - 2-4 small exams during the course - 1-2 essays during the course - active participation during the lessons: required attendance is 70 % of the lessons. Students are allowed to be absent max. 2 times during the term.