Finnish 3Laajuus (4 cr)

Objective

The student is able to observe the functioning of the language community and can extract elements from it to enhance their own language skills. They can follow current events described in the news, acquire new information based on their language skills, and develop their language skills independently. They begin to distinguish the main features of standard and colloquial language, know the typical structures of colloquial language, and apply them. The student can express emotions, wishes, and opinions. They are familiar with Finnish history and culture, as well as the functioning of society, and can compare their observations with their own culture. The objective is to attain the level A2.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

Content

• Everyday life, wishes, and future plans • Expressing opinions and defending one's views • Media • Tenses, verb conjugation in the passive voice, and diverse uses of passive verbs • Ordinal numbers • Finnish history, culture, and current topics

Qualifications

Completed Finnish 2B or corresponding knowledge and skills. The course is intended for students who have the required starting level at the beginning of the instruction. Courses must be completed in order, as language skills always build on what was learned at the previous level. The teacher may reject the registration if the student does not have the required starting level. If you are unsure whether the course level is suitable for you, you can contact the teacher or take the pathway test prepared by the language center, Placement test: https://elearn.uef.fi/course/view.php?id=2080.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

FAIL Tasks related to the course have not been completed successfully or submitted on time, or the exam performance has been failed. The student cannot find the core content of the interaction situation or the information they are looking for, even with assistance. When writing, sentences remain disconnected, and grammatical errors hinder understanding. Pronunciation and emphasis can repeatedly lead to misinterpretations. Frequent word searches, hesitations, and false starts in speech can prevent the message from getting through. 1-2 The core message is conveyed with difficulty in interaction situations. The student knows the basic structures of the language, but both written and oral productions often contain errors. They can discuss the most familiar topics, but the overall content remains limited. Pronunciation is occasionally foreign, and errors sometimes hinder comprehensibility. The student repeatedly needs the help of a communication partner.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4 Finding the core content in extensive texts and oral messages can be laborious. When writing, the coherence of the text may falter. Noticing details requires repetition or clear standard language communication. The learner easily manages ordinary and familiar interaction situations. Pronunciation is occasionally foreign, but errors rarely hinder comprehensibility. The student recognizes common idioms.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 The student can read various everyday texts and skim extensive texts to find the desired information. They write coherent texts on topics of interest. They communicate mostly fluently and convey details related to familiar topics in interaction situations. The basic structures of the language are relatively error-free. They understand the main idea of speech or short narration related to regularly recurring themes in studies or work. They grasp the core ideas of current media topics, but noticing details may require repetition or clear standard language communication. Occasional pronunciation or grammatical errors do not hinder the message. They use and recognize alternative structures and can skillfully apply a fairly extensive everyday vocabulary according to the situation, mastering not only precise meanings but also some idioms.

Materials

Online material.

Further information

English bachelor's and master's degree students for whom the course is mandatory are prioritised. In addition, the course is open to other international degree and doctoral students and UEF staff members. If there is room in the group, international exchange students can also participate. Accreditations or exemptions are not available for the course or parts of the course.

Execution methods

Classroom teaching or blended learning. A more detailed description can be found in the course unit.

Accomplishment methods

Modes of study: For example, lectures, oral and written pair and group exercises, peer feedback, and independent work. Exercises: 48 hours (80% attendance requirement). Independent work: 60 hours. The student should allocate 108 hours of work time. Assessment criteria Participation in instruction and exercises, assignments, final exam, and possible midterm exam. Successful completion of the course and participation in any exams require active participation and successful completion of the learning tasks within the given schedule.