Finnish 3Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Capability of basic understanding of written and spoken Finnish.

By the end of the course the student will be able to:
- communicate on an easy level in Finnish about basic subjects such as family, everyday life and studies
- gather courage to use his language skills
- understand relatively easy texts in Finnish
- understand clearly and slowly spoken Finnish well
- Know lower in termediate level grammar of Finnish language

Content

Lower Intermediate level grammar
Intermediate level understanding
Relatively easy texts about general subjects
Speaking and giving small presentation in Finnish

Qualifications

English Language Proficiency

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Recommended reading:

Hyvin menee 1

Teaching and learning strategies:

Lecturing and group works

Teaching methods and student workload (hours):

Assignments 10 h
Individual research, reading 10 h
Self-study 30 h
Lectures 45 h


Assessment weighting and grading (%):

Examination: 40 %
Continuous assessment: 30 %
Assignments: 30%