Study Guide

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

Lessons in Leppävaara and independent studies on Canvas workspace

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Finnlectura. (book). Available during the lessons. On-line material in Camvas.

Students workload

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

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course assessment includes following 3 assessments and quizzes in canvas. The student needs to pass all the parts.

1) A video introducing yourself in Finnish. Graded as pass/to be completed/fail. Individual feedback within two weeks and a month to complete the video according to the instructions, if needed.

2) A written test of key words and phrases on week x. Graded as pass/fail. Feedback within a week and two possibilities of a retake. In order to pass the student needs to gain 66% of the maximum points of the test.

3) A presentation of a designated theme of Finnish society or culture using a webpage called infofinland as your source. The presentation is to be designed and presented in English with in pairs on weeks x - 5 key words or phrases of Finnish need to be included. Immediate feedback with grading pass/to be completed/fail. Two weeks to complete the presentation according to the instructions, if needed.