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Finnish Basic Language and Culture, part 1 (5 cr)

Code: RO00BS06-3014

General information


Enrollment

01.01.2000

Timing

04.01.2023 - 12.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes

  • Pathway studies for Nursing Studies (SNGP), Laurea Otaniemi

Teachers

  • Meri Punkari

Teacher in charge

Meri Punkari

Groups

  • SNGP23KP
    Pathway Studies for Nursing Studies, Kenya, K23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
- write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
- use some of the basic grammar structures

Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Teaching methods

Online lessons in Zoom + independent studies on Canvas workspace

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Finnlectura. (e-book)

Alternative completion methods of implementation

-

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

-

Forms of internationality

The students are located in Kenya.

Students workload

5 credit points equal approx. 135 hours of student's work. This consists of online lessons, independent studies in Canvas and preparing the assignments independently and in groups.

Content and scheduling

The student is able to

-speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
-write very short and simple texts, e.g. notes
-use some of the basic grammar structures
-Target level: A1.2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

The student has completed all three course assignments and hence shows level A1 (CEFR)

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

The student fails to complete any of the course assignments.