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Let's have a cuppa! Finnish Language Cafe 1Laajuus (2 cr)

Code: KP10021

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish
  • English

Responsible person

  • Johanna Järveläinen
  • Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Objective

You understand the main contents of everyday discussions. You understand simple spoken language. You are able to participate in a simple conversation in Finnish. You can use everyday vocabulary and common phrases used in discussions.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. free time, Finnish food and public holidays.
- 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.

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024

Timing

03.02.2025 - 18.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

5 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Economics
Teachers
  • Virpi Kärkkäinen
Teacher in charge

Virpi Kärkkäinen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 15. Open UAS: 15.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • KAKK25
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Objective

You understand the main contents of everyday discussions. You understand simple spoken language. You are able to participate in a simple conversation in Finnish. You can use everyday vocabulary and common phrases used in discussions.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. free time, Finnish food and public holidays.
- 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

3.2. - 18.4.2025.
The course has an online meeting once a week.
Classes are on Thursdays from 16.15 to 17.45, except 16.4. on Wednesday at 16.15.

Teaching methods

Language Café 1 is for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The course is a speaking course, level A2.1. 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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in the online meetings and submission of assignments

Enrollment

01.04.2024 - 13.09.2024

Timing

23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Economics
Teachers
  • Virpi Kärkkäinen
  • Kielten ja viestinnän opetus Virtuaali SUvi-opetus
  • Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge

Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
Groups
  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • KAKS24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
  • Open UAS students

Objective

You understand the main contents of everyday discussions. You understand simple spoken language. You are able to participate in a simple conversation in Finnish. You can use everyday vocabulary and common phrases used in discussions.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. free time, Finnish food and public holidays.
- 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

23.9. - 5.12.2024
The course has an online meeting once a week.
no lessons in week 42
Classes are on Thursdays from 16.15 to 17.45, except 4.12. on Wednesday at 16.15.

Teaching methods

Language Café 1 is for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The course is a speaking course, level A2.1. 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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

participation in the online meetings and submission of assignments

Enrollment

13.01.2024 - 11.02.2024

Timing

12.02.2024 - 26.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Complementary Studies
Teachers
  • Aleksandra Soloveva
Teacher in charge

Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 12. Open UAS: 12.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KAKK24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Objective

You understand the main contents of everyday discussions. You understand simple spoken language. You are able to participate in a simple conversation in Finnish. You can use everyday vocabulary and common phrases used in discussions.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. free time, Finnish food and public holidays.
- 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

12.2. - 26.4., at on Tuesdays 16.15 - 17.45
no lessons in week 10

Teaching methods

Language Café 1 is for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. 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

Further information

Level A2.1

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

participation in the online meetings and submission of assignments

Enrollment

01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

Timing

05.02.2024 - 19.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

10 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Complementary Studies
Teachers
  • Aleksandra Soloveva
  • Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge

Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 9. Open UAS: 9.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
  • KAKK24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Objective

You understand the main contents of everyday discussions. You understand simple spoken language. You are able to participate in a simple conversation in Finnish. You can use everyday vocabulary and common phrases used in discussions.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. free time, Finnish food and public holidays.
- 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. - 26.4., at on Thursday 16.15 - 17.45
no lessons in week 10

Teaching methods

Language Café 1 is for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. 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

Further information

Level A2.1

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

participation in the online meetings and submission of assignments

Enrollment

01.10.2022 - 22.01.2023

Timing

30.01.2023 - 05.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

15 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Complementary Studies
Teachers
  • Johanna Järveläinen
  • Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge

Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1 (Size: 15. Open UAS: 15.)
Groups
  • LBNS22
    Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, Fall, 2022
  • KAKK23
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2023
  • TOP22_23
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023
  • IINS22
    Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1

Objective

You understand the main contents of everyday discussions. You understand simple spoken language. You are able to participate in a simple conversation in Finnish. You can use everyday vocabulary and common phrases used in discussions.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. free time, Finnish food and public holidays.
- 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 on Thursdays 2.2. - 20.4. at 14.00 - 15.30

Teaching methods

You understand the main points of everyday conversations.
You understand easy and simply spoken language.
You can participate in the discussion in Finnish.
You know the phrases and vocabulary of a everyday conversation.

Discussion on different topics, for example:
- having coffee
- on a trip in nature
- free time
- Finnish food
- Finnish holidays
- studying
- chatting with friends.
Studying the materials and learning vocabulary and phrases.

Familiarise yourself with the material and vocabulary before the meeting. You participate in the discussions and do the assignments.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You attend all online meetings and do all the exercises and homework according to the instructions. You actively participate in the discussions.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

You are absent without a reason. You don't do the exercises and don't participate in the discussions.