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Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture (Level A1.2) (5 cr)

Code: YY00CC58-3006

General information


Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot

Teachers

  • Meri Punkari

Teacher in charge

Meri Punkari

Groups

  • CCC225SY
    Complementary competence (bachelor’s studies in English), S25, Generic studies
  • TOY225SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S25, Yhteiset opinnot

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- speak and understand Finnish in simple and familiar everyday situations
- find information in brief 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 A1.2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Grading scale

H-5

Further information

Further information: The study unit is aimed at exchange students and English-language degree students who do not have prior studies in Finnish or otherwise acquired competence in the Finnish language.