Finnish for Foreigners (5 cr)
Code: LX00ET45-3001
General information
Enrollment
03.05.2021 - 27.08.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 19.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics
- Economics and Business Administration
- Degree Programme in European Business Administration
Teachers
- Sari Alhava
Teacher in charge
Suvi Moll
Groups
-
LITO_VVVapaastivalittavat, liiketalous
Objective
On completion of the course, the student will be able to talk or read about, and write brief texts about his/her background, home and working day, and understand simple clearly spoken Finnish in very familiar everyday situations. The student has an understanding of Finnish culture and the sights of his or her place of study. The student’s communication skills will correspond to the skills level A1.2 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CERF).
Content
- oral and written communication in simple everyday situations and daily routines: meeting people, eating and shopping, course of the day
- key vocabulary and phrases
- basic structures such as verb inflection in the present tense, ownership structure, and partitive
- basic features of the Finnish language and culture
Teaching methods
Learning tasks. 60 % face-to-face and 40 % online teaching on Zoom.
Further information
No prerequisites. Start with the basics. Implementation intended for exchange students.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. 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. Student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their 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. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. 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. 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.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites. Start with the basics. Course intended for exchange students.