Finnish 3 (Level B1.1) (5cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- comprehend the main ideas and key details of a speech that deals with themes that occur regularly in their studies and professional field
- follow professional conversations in ordinary situations
- describe some details of the most common matters related to their professional field
- navigate common working life situations using their speaking skills
- follow the main ideas, key words and important details of a text on a familiar topic in their professional field
- write a comprehensible, coherent and even somewhat detailed text about familiar topics in their field
- reach the target level of B1.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Teaching methods

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and peer feedback may also be utilised.

Time and location

Please see the Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course materials provided in study unit Canvas.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to the degree regulations (2024), Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence. Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Important dates

Please note that in order to assure your development in oral skills and interacting in Finnish, there is an 80% mandatory attendance in this study unit.

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm their participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of their absence to confirm their participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report their absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in their place. The first contact lesson is on Feb 11th 2026.

Forms of internationality

The study unit is aimed at international students.

Student workload

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Content and scheduling

- introductions and small talk in working life
- describing operations of a company or an organisation
- customer service and politeness
- simple reporting
- presenting an idea and marketing
- job application and CV

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.

The prerequisite for participation is always that the possible competence prerequisites according to the curriculum (Finnish 1 & 2, CEFR level 2.2) are fulfilled. The student is responsible for taking into account the prerequisite conditions.
The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available for example in Canvas or Teams.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

"Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies" (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

[Enter the items to be evaluated, emphases, evaluation methods, evaluators and evaluation date. Check the requirement level from the study unit information. You can remove criteria that are not suitable for this implementation but no other changes are not allowed.]

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use their knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report

Professional practice and workplace development

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- work independently, using the skills and methods learned
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
- anticipate their need for guidance

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- work using the skills and methods learned
- engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
- take part in guidance and utilise it

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage their time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of their work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify their actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)

[The schedules and other conditions for the retakes and improving passed grades of the study unit or its part are agreed upon in writing at the beginning of the study unit or are documented in the implementation plan of the study unit.]

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Tournitin is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student exceeds absence from the contact lessons and/or fails to return the assignments or fails to meet the criteria of the assignments. Returning the assignments late will lower the grading.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Reading and writing;
Understands the main points of short texts that are frequently used in studies and work in their field.
Produces clear, quite coherent texts on familiar subjects.
Expands to include words of a wider scope; occasional errors but meaning clear.
Uses basic structures correctly; may struggle with complex sentences.
Oral interaction:
Maintains short exchanges; some hesitation but generally understandable.
Can explain simple ideas and ask for clarification.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Reading and writing:
Understands the main points and important details of texts that are frequently used in studies and work in their field.
Produces clear, connected text on familiar subjects.
Uses a wider range of vocabulary for work and social topics accurately.
Handles most common structures well; errors do not impede communication.
Oral interaction:
Understands the main ideas and key details of speech.
Is able to follow professional speech in their field of specialisation.
Can cope orally on the most common professional topics, including some details.
Uses a wider range of vocabulary for work and social topics quite accurately.
Handles most common structures well; errors do not impede communication.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Reading and writing:
Understands the main points and important details of variety of texts that are frequently used in studies and work in their field.
Produces clear, connected text on familiar subjects.
Uses a wide range of vocabulary for work and social topics accurately.
Handles common structures with ease and is able to use some more complex structures.
Oral interaction:
Understands the main ideas and key details of speech in various situations.
Is able to follow professional speech in their field of specialisation.
Can communicate orally on common professional topics, including some details.
Uses quite a wide range of vocabulary for work and social topics accurately.
Handles common structures in speech with ease; errors do not impede communication.