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Orientation to the Finnish Language and CultureLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: LTP7130

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Johanna Järveläinen
  • Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Objective

Having completed the course the student pronounces Finnish in an understandable manner. She/he knows Finnish alphabet. She/he can introduce himself in Finnish and use polite phrases and greetings. She/he can ask and answer basic questions. She/he knows basic vocabulary, e.g. numbers, expressions of time, countries, nationalities etc.

Content

Finnish alphabet: pronunciation, reading and writing.Sharing personal information: e.g. names, nationality, language skills.Situations at cafes, restaurants and department stores

Enrollment

01.10.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 29.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Economics
Teachers
  • Johanna Järveläinen
  • Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge

Johanna Järveläinen

Groups
  • TOP21_22
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2021-2022

Objective

Having completed the course the student pronounces Finnish in an understandable manner. She/he knows Finnish alphabet. She/he can introduce himself in Finnish and use polite phrases and greetings. She/he can ask and answer basic questions. She/he knows basic vocabulary, e.g. numbers, expressions of time, countries, nationalities etc.

Content

Finnish alphabet: pronunciation, reading and writing.Sharing personal information: e.g. names, nationality, language skills.Situations at cafes, restaurants and department stores

Materials

Materials are given by the teacher. Moodle-enviroment is used.

Teaching methods

Having completed the course the student pronounces Finnish in an understandable manner. She/he knows Finnish alphabet. She/he can introduce himself in Finnish and use polite phrases and greetings. She/he can ask and answer basic questions. She/he knows basic vocabulary, e.g. numbers, expressions of time, countries, nationalities etc.

Student workload

Contact teaching (28h) and independent work (26h)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on regular attendance (required 70 %), active participation during the lessons, completion of home assignments, vocabulary tests and the final exam.