Study Guide

Objective

You understand different types of discussions. You are able to understand spoken language and different dialects. You can use phrases of spoken language. You are able to participate in different types of discussions in Finnish.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. food trends and traditional dishes, distance work, and plans for the holiday.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.

Location and time

5.2. - 19.4., on Mondays at 16.15 - 17.45
no lessons in week 10

Teaching methods

Language Café 2 is for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The language level of the course is B1.

The course is a speaking course. Each class consists of small group discussions on a specific topic.

The course takes place online in Zoom. You cannot do the course independently, you must attend the meetings online.

Student workload

online meetings, 20 h (10 times)
independent work and homeworks 20 h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

participation in the online meetings and submission of assignments

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

You understand different types of discussions. You are able to understand spoken language and different dialects. You can use phrases of spoken language. You are able to participate in different types of discussions in Finnish.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. food trends and traditional dishes, distance work, and plans for the holiday.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.

Location and time

Online meetings in Collaborate or Teams.
25.9.2023 - 8.12.2023 on Tuesdays at 16.15 - 17.45.

Materials

The materials used in the Moodle enivironment of the course.

Teaching methods

Targets:
- You understand different types of discussions.
- You are able to understand spoken language and different dialects.
- You can use phrases of spoken language.
- You are able to participate in different types of discussions in Finnish.

The study unit includes:
- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. food trends and traditional dishes, distance work, and plans for the holiday.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.

The study unit includes online meetings and self-study. Familiarise the materials and vocabulary before the meeting. Participate in all discussions. After each discussion, you will also write a short text or do exercises on the topic.

Student workload

Online meetings 20 h + independent studying and the assignments 34 h.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Passed: You have familiarised the materials and vocabulary before the meeting. You participate in discussions. After each discussion, you write a short text or do exercises on the topic.

Objective

You understand different types of discussions. You are able to understand spoken language and different dialects. You can use phrases of spoken language. You are able to participate in different types of discussions in Finnish.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. food trends and traditional dishes, distance work, and plans for the holiday.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You understand different types of discussions. You are able to understand spoken language and different dialects. You can use phrases of spoken language. You are able to participate in different types of discussions in Finnish.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. food trends and traditional dishes, distance work, and plans for the holiday.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.

Location and time

Online meetings in Collaborate or Teams.
19.9.2022 - 2.12.2022 on Tuesday 14.15 - 15.45

Teaching methods

You understand different types of discussions.
You are able to understand spoken language and different dialects.
You can use phrases of spoken language.
You are able to participate in different types of discussions in Finnish.

Contents
- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. food trends and traditional dishes, distance work, and plans for the holiday.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.

The course includes online meetings and self-study.

Familiarise the materials and vocabulary before the meeting. Participate in all discussions. After each discussion, write a short text on the topic or do the given exercises.

Student workload

Online meetings 20 h + independent studying and the assignments 34 h.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed: You have familiarised the materials and vocabulary before the meeting. You participate in discussions. After each discussion, you write a short text or do exercises on the topic.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected