Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at WorkLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student will recognize his/her proficiency level, and know how to improve his/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 summarize 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/her studies, and write the Bachelor’s thesis and maturity test in Finnish, as well as to work in his/her profession, improve in it, and participate in written communication in Finnish working life.
The objective of the course is level B2.2 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CERF), and the course provides guidance and tools for the student to achieve even level C (proficient user).

Content

- Revision of grammatical structures
- Structures typical in especially written documents and summaries
- Situational variation of language, especially the use of formal and informal Finnish
- Texts related to one’s own field and working life
- Self-assessing one’s language and communication skills

Qualifications

Good command of Finnish: at least level B2.1 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CERF).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Further information

The course is compulsory for students in Finnish-language degree programmes whose language of education is not Finnish. A student's programme of study also includes other Finnish language and communication studies in the degree programme.