Intermediate Finnish (5cr)

Code: A9143-3003

General information

Enrollment: 02.12.2019 - 31.12.2019; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 20 - 25

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Social Services (SWV), Laurea Tikkurila

Teachers: Kristiina Kuparinen

Groups: SWV219SN2
Degree Programme in Social Services, daytime studies, S19, Tikkurila

Study unit: A9143

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- speak and understand Finnish in everyday situations
- understand the main point in newspaper articles and TV programs if written/spoken in simple language
- write texts, e.g. e-mails
- use grammar structures but can still make many mistakes

Target level: A2.1. in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Teaching methods

Contact lessons, individual task, group work

Time and location

See Pakki

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1, Chapters 5 - 9 + materials provided by the teacher

Forms of internationality

The course is aimed at international students

Student workload

5 cr = 135 hours of student's work. Student's work load consists of attending contacts lessons and completing the assignments.

Content and scheduling

Running errands; shopping for food and clothing, travelling. Knowing how to make an appointment for a doctor and discussing issues of health and illness. Talking about your surroundings, seasons and the weather. Getting to know Finland. Expressing ownership, locality and necessity.

Further information

Level A1.3 required to attend this course. Mandatory attendance 80% of the lessons.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed