Finnish language and culture, part 2 (5 cr)

Code: RO00BN11-3004

General information

Timing: 01.03.2021 - 31.07.2021
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 3 cr

Virtual proportion: 2 cr

Campus: Laurea Lohja

Teaching languages: English

Degree programmes: Pathway studies for Social Service Studies (SWFP), Laurea Lohja

Teachers: Marja-Leena Piispanen; Kristiina Kuparinen

Study unit: RO00BN11

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- speak and understand Finnish in basic and familiar everyday situations
- write short and simple texts about familiar topics
- to use basic grammar structures

Target level: A 1.3 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Location and time

Spring 2021.

Materials

Study book Kuparinen - Tapaninen: Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille + audio materials via Otso application. Additional materials provided by the teacher in Canvas.

Teaching methods

Implemented online and as contact studies, if possible. Individual studies in Canvas, online lessons in Zoom / contact lessons in Lohja Campus.

Employer connections

Exam schedules

Orientation on Apr 7th, course assessment on May 17th. For course assignment deadlines please see Canvas.

International connections

International implementation.

Completion alternatives

Student workload

5 credit points equals 135 hours of student's work. This consist on individual studies and group work and attending the contact lessons.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has completed all course assignments and hence shows level A1.3 - A2.1 (CEFR, see https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=090000168045bb5 2).

Content scheduling

Chapters 5-7 in Oma suomi: describing one's home and close environment, making requests when shopping, talking about seasons, weather and clothing, getting tickets to public transportation, expressing ownership and location, writing a simple e-mail.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed