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Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture 2 (5 cr)

Code: R0258-3007

General information


Enrollment

28.11.2022 - 01.01.2023

Timing

11.01.2023 - 19.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, liko

Campus

Laurea Leppävaara

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies

Teachers

  • Leena Saarikko

Teacher in charge

Leena Saarikko

Scheduling groups

  • Avoin AMK (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)

Groups

  • CCC222SY
    Complementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S22, Generic studies

Small groups

  • Open UAS

Learning outcomes

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

Teaching methods

The course will have lessons every week during the whole semester (once a week, 3 lessons). 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 also outside of the classroom. The target level is A1.2. in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Location and time

Leppävaara campus. Weekly sessions during the whole semester (once a week, 3 lessons).

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher's material (about 35 pages). The material will be available in Canvas 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.

Students workload

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

Further information for students

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.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The target level is A1.2. in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Final grade will consist of the following:
1. Reports on practice situations outside of the classroom
2. Active participation and attendence in the lessons
Required attendance: 80 % of lessons unless otherwise agreed.
3. Theoretical assignments.