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Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) (5 cr)

Code: XX00EL30-3007

General information


Enrollment
28.11.2022 - 26.04.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
02.05.2023 - 25.08.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Health Care
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
English
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
Eevamaija Iso-Heiniemi
Teacher in charge
Eevamaija Iso-Heiniemi
Groups
SXN22S1B
Degree Programme in Nursing Daytime Studies
Course
XX00EL30

Implementation has 19 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 39 h 45 min.

Time Topic Location
Tue 02.05.2023 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB5010 Oppimistila
Thu 04.05.2023 time 12:30 - 15:00
(2 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB5010 Oppimistila
Tue 09.05.2023 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB5010 Oppimistila
Thu 11.05.2023 time 12:45 - 15:00
(2 h 15 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB5010 Oppimistila
Tue 16.05.2023 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB5010 Oppimistila
Wed 17.05.2023 time 12:45 - 15:15
(2 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB5010 Oppimistila
Mon 22.05.2023 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB6008 Oppimistila
Tue 23.05.2023 time 12:15 - 13:45
(1 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB5010 Oppimistila
Thu 25.05.2023 time 12:30 - 15:00
(2 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB5010 Oppimistila
Tue 30.05.2023 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB5010 Oppimistila
Wed 31.05.2023 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB6003 EXAM-tenttiakvaario
Thu 01.06.2023 time 09:00 - 10:30
(1 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
Mon 05.06.2023 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB6008 Oppimistila
Tue 06.06.2023 time 09:00 - 10:30
(1 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB5010 Oppimistila
Wed 07.06.2023 time 09:00 - 11:30
(2 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB5010 Oppimistila
Mon 14.08.2023 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB6008 Oppimistila
Fri 18.08.2023 time 13:00 - 15:15
(2 h 15 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB6008 Oppimistila
Wed 23.08.2023 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPA6012 Oppimistila
Fri 25.08.2023 time 13:00 - 15:30
(2 h 30 min)
Suomi 3 (A2.1-A2.2) XX00EL30-3007
MPB6005 Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

On completion of the course, the student will be able to participate in everyday life communication in familiar situations and their language proficiency will be sufficient to take care of simple practical things. The student is able to understand the main points in short, ordinary texts and also conclude details from the context. The student is able to write short messages and describe their personal history and leisure time in a simple manner. The student’s communication skills will correspond to the skills level A2.1-A2.2 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Content

• Oral and written communication in everyday contexts: leisure time, hobbies, nature, service situations, simple news, basic information about Finnish culture and society
• Grammatical structures, for example verb tenses, verb rections, connecting sentences, object and plural partitive
• The most important features of spoken Finnish

Location and time

2.5.-24.8.2023
Time and location change. Please check the schedule weekly.

No teaching during the summer period (weeks 24-32).

Materials

Gerstler, Aho, Willberg: No niin 1, chapters (6) 8-11

You can loan the book from the teacher during the course or purchase your own book.

Teaching methods

Face-to-face-teaching in Myllypuro campus (80%) and independent studying in Moodle.
No teaching during the summer period (weeks 24-32).

Exam schedules

24 August at 9-11.30, Myllypuro campus

Student workload

The student's amount of work 5 credits = 135 h
Face-to-face-teaching 50 h, homework and independent studying 85 h

Further information

This Finnish as a second language course is open to all Metropolia degree students. If you have a similar course offered by your degree, the recommendation is to primarily take that course.

Good studying skills and a lot of independent work is required. Book time for homework and independent studying on your calendar at least 5 h/week.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives to a satisfactory level. The student
• is able to answer questions in simple conversations
• is able to write short and simple texts about everyday life
• understands the main points and some details in ordinary texts
• recognises the most important features of spoken language.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement in some areas. The student
• is able to apply simple and familiar structures and vocabulary in leisure time and study related situations
• communicates understandably in a simple conversation
• can further the conversation by asking questions and commenting
• understands everyday life texts and is able to draft understandable texts (messages and descriptions) about familiar topics
• understands basic features of spoken language.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student
• is able to participate both as a listener and as a speaker in simple conversations when the topics concern familiar everyday situations
• is able to further the conversation to a certain extent and understand some spoken language
• is able to understand short texts concerning everyday life even though the topic is not related to their immediate surroundings
• has good capabilities to apply their skills in situations in leisure time, studies and work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives to a satisfactory level. The student
• is able to answer questions in simple conversations
• is able to write short and simple texts about everyday life
• understands the main points and some details in ordinary texts
• recognises the most important features of spoken language.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment and exam

Qualifications

Previous knowledge of Finnish on the A1.3-A2.1 level, e.g. the courses Finnish 1 and Finnish 2

Further information

Starting level: A1.3-A2.1
Target level: A2.1-A2.2

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