Professional Finnish 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After the course, the students recognize and are able to use terminology of their own field in Finnish, and they are able to interpret and deliver the essential, field-specific information.
The students are able to assess their own language skills and know how to improve it independently after the professional studies.

Content

Practicing field-specific Finnish communication and terminology according to the language skills required in the professional field. The content focuses on real-life situations and needs at work. The lecturer guides the studies or recommends a suitable self-study method and material.

This course is aimed for one that has immigration background and speaks Finnish in B1-level. Teaching in slow, plain Finnish (called selkosuomi). Lectures are at the day-time and requires active participation. Course requires a lot of time used outside the classroom. Studying requires accounting skills, previous education or work experience.

Qualifications

B1.1 level of Finnish.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the goals of the course. He/she knows the key concepts, terminology, and expressions of the profession and is able to use them for different purposes. He/she is able to acquire information, produce oral and written texts, and interact. The student has the ability to apply what he/she has learned in working life situations. He/she is able to analyse the competence required in the profession and studies in the field and the development of his/her own competence.