Intermediate Finnish (5 cr)

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

Location and time

See Pakki

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Contact lessons, individual task, group work

International connections

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 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.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

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