Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture 1 (5cr)
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
Teaching methods
IFLC1 is a virtual course which takes place in Canvas.
Time and location
On autumn period 2020 (starting in Oct, finishing in Dec)
Learning materials and recommended literature
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.
Student workload
This 5 credit course consists of about 20 lessons with assignments
Content and scheduling
1 to 3 assignments in a week
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.
Evaluation scale
H-5