Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- speak and understand Finnish in basic and familiar everyday situations
- write short and simple texts about familiar topics
- to use basic grammar structures

Target level: A 1.3 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Location and time

See important dates in Pakki and Tuudo.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kuparinen, K. & Tapaninen, T. Oma suomi 1. (Uudistettu versio / Renewed version). Finn Lectura. See also Superalkeet https://sites.google.com/view/superalkeet/etusivu

Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

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Important dates

See Pakki and Tuudo

Forms of internationality

The course is aimed at international students.

Students workload

5 cr. equals approx. 135 hours of student's work. The workload consists of active participation in contact lessons, completing homework, independent and group assignments.

Content and scheduling

Everyday topics that support integration in the Finnish society.
- telling about one's daily routines
- shopping
- telling about one's home and close environment

Further information for students

NB! To support your learning there's a 80% mandatory attendance on the course.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course evaluation consists of two graded assignments and a written test. The criteria follows CEFR level A1.3-A2.1 guidelines.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

The student fails to meet the 80% attendance or to return the assignments or the assignments do not meet their evaluation criteria. In case the assignment is returned late, it will lower the grade.