Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in basic and familiar everyday situations
- understand and write very short and simple texts
- use basic grammar structures
- become familiar with Finnish cultural manners and customs
- reach the target level A1.2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Toteutustapa

The course will have lessons every week during the whole semester. It's aiming at basic knowledge of Finnish grammar and vocabulary to guarantee that the students will be able to speak and understand Finnish in basic everyday situations. The target level is A1.2. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages.

Aika ja paikka

Leppävaara campus. Weekly sessions during the whole semester.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Teacher's material (about 35 pages). The material will be available in Optima when the course starts. Study material is also available for copying in the Laurea Leppävaara library. THE STUDENTS WILL PRINT OUT OR COPY THE MATERIAL THEMSELVES.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

According to Laurea mathematics, 5 credits requires a workload of 135 hours. About 50-55 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.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Prerequisites: 5 credits or otherwise acquired basic skills in Finnish.
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed. The students are allowed to be absent 2 times during the term.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The target level is A1.2. in the Common European Framework of Refrence for Languages.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Written exam at the end of the course
2. Oral exam at the end of the course
3. Small vocabulary tests during the course
4. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.