Opinto-opas

Objective

On completion of the course the student will recognise his or her proficiency level, and know how to improve his or her language skills independently during and after the professional studies.
Furthermore, the student will identify and understand the situational variation of language, especially the difference between formal and informal style. The student will also identify, understand and analyse as well as summarise even complex field-specific or generally working-life related source texts. Further, the student will be able to write clear, structured and coherent texts about both field-specific and generally working-life related topics.

The purpose of the course is to attain such proficiency in Finnish as to allow the student to complete his or her studies, write the Bachelor’s thesis and maturity test in Finnish as well as to work in his or her profession, improve in it, and participate in written communication in Finnish working life.

A student attending the course is to have the minimum language proficiency level of independent user B2.1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages developed by the Council of Europe. The course provides guidance and tools for the student to achieve level C (proficient user).

Content

Revision of grammatical structures. Rehearsal of structures typical in especially written documents and summaries. Understanding the situational variation of language, especially the use formal and informal Finnish. Reading, analysing, reporting and writing texts related to one’s own field and working life. Self-assessing one’s language and communication skills and developing learning strategies.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Structures typical in written documents
- The students’ vocabulary and grammar are sufficient for writing comprehensible and relatively flawless texts. They are familiar with the linguistic means for writing clear and coherent text.

Differences between formal and informal style
- The students identify the requirements and principles of register in different genres and take them into account their texts.

Understanding and composing field-specific and working life related texts
- The students can independently read fairly long texts on general and field-related topics. They identify the main points in a text. The students are able to compose texts required in their own field and in working life generally, and communicate information and their own views fluently.

Assessment and development of one’s own language skills
- The students receive feedback and make an effort to apply it in their writing.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Structures typical in written documents
- The students are able to use relatively complex sentence structures and linguistic means to write clear and coherent text. They have a relatively extensive knowledge of the terminology of their own field and working life related topics. Language errors may occur but do not cause misunderstandings.

Differences between formal and informal style
- The students are able to compose texts required in their own field and working life taking into account the demands of register.

Understanding and composing field-specific and working life related texts
- The students can independently read long texts related to their own field and working life. They are able to find the main points in a text and identify the purpose of the writer and the text. The students are able to write clear, detailed texts and express information and views precisely.

Assessment and development of one’s own language skills
- The students are able to assess their own language skills and propose development objectives.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Structures typical in written documents
- The students have a good command of grammar and an extensive vocabulary. Their ability to express themselves in writing is not restricted by inadequate language skills.

Differences between formal and informal style
- The students are able to compose texts required in their own field and working life taking into account the demands of register and style.

Understanding and composing field-specific and working life related texts
- The students are able to independently read a wide range of texts, even long and complex ones. They are able to summarise the main points and identify the writer’s attitude and the purpose of the text. The students are able to compose clear, detailed and well-structured texts required in their own field and working life. They express themselves efficiently.

Assessment and development of one’s own language skills
- The students are willing and able to develop their language skills purposefully.

Qualifications

A student attending the course is to have the minimum language proficiency level B2.1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Further information

A student attending the course is to have the minimum language proficiency level B2.1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.