•   Advanced Finnish V1533-3015 05.09.2022-21.11.2022  5 credits  (TOY222SY, ...) +-
    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
    Teacher in charge

    Leena Saarikko

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Teacher's material.

    Teaching methods

    At the Leppävaara campus. Canvas will be used. 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. Notice! Due to the corona situation, at least some of the classes may be in zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/my/leenasaarikko !
    REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: 80 % OF THE LESSONS. The students are allowed to be absent max 2 times during the autumn term.

    Evaluation 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

    05.09.2022 - 21.11.2022

    Enrollment period

    23.05.2022 - 31.08.2022

    Group(s)
    • TOY222SY
    • CCC222SY
    Seats

    20 - 40

    Unit

    Laurea Leppävaara, liko

    Small group(s)
    • Avoin AMK (Size: 5. Open university: 5.)
    Teacher(s)

    Leena Saarikko

    Further information for students

    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.

    Programme(s)

    Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot

    Campus

    Laurea Leppävaara

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Important dates

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

    Students workload

    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.

    Content and scheduling

    Oral exercises, presentations, newspaper articles, grammar exercises, new vocabulary etc.

    Location and time

    The lessons will take place at the Leppävaara campus once a week (3 lessons) every week during the term. Notice! Due to the corona situation, at least some of the classes may be in zoom: https://laurea.zoom.us/my/leenasaarikko !Exceptions to the schedule will be announced in the beginning of the course and in Pakki. 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.

    Evaluation 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.