Finnish for Exchange Students (3 ECTS)
Code: XXXAB02-3051
General information
- Enrollment
- 04.05.2020 - 23.08.2020
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 24.08.2020 - 13.12.2020
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Unit
- (2019-2024) School of ICT
- Campus
- Karaportti 2
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 25
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
- Teachers
- Jenni Temmes
- Course
- XXXAB02
Objective
On completion of the course, the students are able to identify and use common Finnish words and grammatical structures, and cope in simple conversations in Finnish. They will also be familiar with features of Finnish culture.
Content
Finnish pronunciation, everyday conversations, basic structures and vocabulary.
Location and time
Fall 2020
1st period: Tue from 2 pm to 3.30 pm (not 29th of September), in Zoom
2nd pediod: Thur from 2.30 pm to 4 pm
Karaportti 2, KME570
Materials
Course material
Teaching methods
Contact teaching, pair work, self-study
Exam schedules
Final exam 3rd of December 2020 from 2.30 pm to 4 pm
(10th of December 2020 from 2.30 pm to 4 pm)
Completion alternatives
Not applicable
Student workload
25th of August to 3rd of December 2020
3 ECTS equals 81 hours of work:
- 26 hours of class-work
- 2 hours of exam
- 53 hours of self-study.
Content scheduling
Student's weekly workload is about 6 hours.
Further information
Course material in Moodle: Finnish for Exchange Students (TXL19S1)
https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=2197
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has achieved the course objectives on a satisfactory level. The student’s target language communication skills and cultural knowledge are limited compared to the content of the course.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has achieved the course objectives on a good level, but some aspects of the student’s skills and knowledge still require further attention. The student’s target language communication skills and cultural knowledge are good with regard to the content of the course. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in communication situations encountered in studies, work, or free time.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has achieved the course objectives excellently. The student’s target language communication skills and cultural knowledge are strong with regard to the content of the course. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in communication situations encountered in studies, work, or free time.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student has achieved the course objectives on a satisfactory level. The student’s target language communication skills and cultural knowledge are limited compared to the content of the course.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assesment scale 0–5. Final grade consists of:
- Test: ½
- Report: ¼
- Presentation + activity (in class):¼
In addition to pass the course, a student needs to actively take part in contact teaching (= 80 %).
Qualifications
No previous studies or skills required.
Further information
Requirements: regular attendance (80%), learning assignments and final exam.
Further information
Requirements: regular attendance (80%), learning assignments and final exam.