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Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture 1 (5 cr)

Code: R0233-3014

General information


Enrollment
03.02.2020 - 09.02.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.03.2020 - 31.07.2020
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual proportion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Laurea common
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot
Teachers
Marja-Leena Piispanen
Study unit
R0233

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- find information in very short texts and write simple messages
- use some of the basic grammar structures
- become familiar with Finnish cultural manners and customs
- reach the target level of A1.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Location and time

On spring period 2020 (starting in March, finishing in May)

Materials

All the material will be available in Optima and in the Internet.
IFLC1 is created by using material available on the Internet. Some teacher's own material is included too.

Teaching methods

IFLC1 is a virtual course which takes place in Optima.

Student workload

This 5 credit course consists of about 20 lessons and assignments

Content scheduling

1 to 3 assignments in a week

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

IFLC1 course you'll learn very basic things about the Finnish language. Some cultural topics are included too.
As a language course there are reading, writing, listening and speaking exercises. Naturally there are also basic grammar topics.

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