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Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture 1 (5 cr)

Code: R0233-3021

General information


Enrollment
07.09.2020 - 13.09.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.10.2020 - 31.12.2020
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 Virtual Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Business Information Technology (NIA), Laurea Leppävaara
Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management (HRA), Laurea Leppävaara
Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
Teachers
Niina Glerean
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 autumn period 2020 (starting in Oct, finishing in Dec)

Materials

All the material will be available in Canvas 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 Canvas.

Student workload

This 5 credit course consists of about 20 lessons with 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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