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Finnish in the MediaLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: KP10024

Credits

5 op

Objective

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

You will be introduced to the Finnish media (newspapers, online magazines, TV and radio programmes) and ,in particular, to texts and programmes in your field of study. You will learn written language structures and get to know general spoken language. You will learn vocabulary in your field.

Objectives: You will be able to search for texts related to your field. You will be able to understand a variety of factual texts, expand your professional vocabulary and strengthen your textual skills.

Content

You will independently watch programmes and read articles and complete the following tasks:
- opinion piece
- summary
- report
- media diary
- oral presentation

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Enrollment

01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024

Timing

23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

5 - 40

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

Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Groups
  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • KAKS24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024

Objective

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

You will be introduced to the Finnish media (newspapers, online magazines, TV and radio programmes) and ,in particular, to texts and programmes in your field of study. You will learn written language structures and get to know general spoken language. You will learn vocabulary in your field.

Objectives: You will be able to search for texts related to your field. You will be able to understand a variety of factual texts, expand your professional vocabulary and strengthen your textual skills.

Content

You will independently watch programmes and read articles and complete the following tasks:
- opinion piece
- summary
- report
- media diary
- oral presentation

Location and time

23.9. - 5.12.2024

Teaching methods

The course is for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The language level of the course is B1 - B2. The course is an online course. You will work independently in Moodle. You will get feedback and a grade at the end of the course.

Student workload

independent work and assignments in Moodle 135 t

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on assignments. There is no exam in the course

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Enrollment

11.03.2024 - 19.05.2024

Timing

03.06.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

10 - 50

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

Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KAKK24KE
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2024
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Objective

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

You will be introduced to the Finnish media (newspapers, online magazines, TV and radio programmes) and ,in particular, to texts and programmes in your field of study. You will learn written language structures and get to know general spoken language. You will learn vocabulary in your field.

Objectives: You will be able to search for texts related to your field. You will be able to understand a variety of factual texts, expand your professional vocabulary and strengthen your textual skills.

Content

You will independently watch programmes and read articles and complete the following tasks:
- opinion piece
- summary
- report
- media diary
- oral presentation

Location and time

Course starts 3.6.2025 and ends 31.7.2024.

Student workload

1 credit = 25 hours. The course is a total of 125 hours of work.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course grade will be based on assignments (opinion piece, presentation, media diary, report and oral presentation).

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Enrollment

01.10.2023 - 21.01.2024

Timing

05.02.2024 - 24.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Complementary Studies
Teachers
  • Johanna Järveläinen
  • Martta Rintanen
  • Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge

Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
  • 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

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

You will be introduced to the Finnish media (newspapers, online magazines, TV and radio programmes) and ,in particular, to texts and programmes in your field of study. You will learn written language structures and get to know general spoken language. You will learn vocabulary in your field.

Objectives: You will be able to search for texts related to your field. You will be able to understand a variety of factual texts, expand your professional vocabulary and strengthen your textual skills.

Content

You will independently watch programmes and read articles and complete the following tasks:
- opinion piece
- summary
- report
- media diary
- oral presentation

Location and time

The course starts 5.2.2024 and ends 24.5.2024.

Teaching methods

The course is an online course. You will work independently in Moodle. You will get feedback and a grade at the end of the course.

Student workload

independent work and assignments in Moodle 125 t

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on assignments. There is no exam in the course.

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Enrollment

01.04.2023 - 10.09.2023

Timing

25.09.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

10 - 30

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

Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
  • KAKS23
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Objective

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

You will be introduced to the Finnish media (newspapers, online magazines, TV and radio programmes) and ,in particular, to texts and programmes in your field of study. You will learn written language structures and get to know general spoken language. You will learn vocabulary in your field.

Objectives: You will be able to search for texts related to your field. You will be able to understand a variety of factual texts, expand your professional vocabulary and strengthen your textual skills.

Content

You will independently watch programmes and read articles and complete the following tasks:
- opinion piece
- summary
- report
- media diary
- oral presentation

Evaluation scale

H-5

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Enrollment

13.03.2023 - 14.05.2023

Timing

01.06.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

10 - 30

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

Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KAKK23KE
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2023
  • TOP22_23
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Objective

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

You will be introduced to the Finnish media (newspapers, online magazines, TV and radio programmes) and ,in particular, to texts and programmes in your field of study. You will learn written language structures and get to know general spoken language. You will learn vocabulary in your field.

Objectives: You will be able to search for texts related to your field. You will be able to understand a variety of factual texts, expand your professional vocabulary and strengthen your textual skills.

Content

You will independently watch programmes and read articles and complete the following tasks:
- opinion piece
- summary
- report
- media diary
- oral presentation

Evaluation scale

H-5

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Enrollment

01.10.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

30.01.2023 - 26.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

10 - 30

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

Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Scheduling groups
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1 (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 2 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KAKK23
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2023
  • TOP22_23
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023
Small groups
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1
  • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 2

Objective

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

You will be introduced to the Finnish media (newspapers, online magazines, TV and radio programmes) and ,in particular, to texts and programmes in your field of study. You will learn written language structures and get to know general spoken language. You will learn vocabulary in your field.

Objectives: You will be able to search for texts related to your field. You will be able to understand a variety of factual texts, expand your professional vocabulary and strengthen your textual skills.

Content

You will independently watch programmes and read articles and complete the following tasks:
- opinion piece
- summary
- report
- media diary
- oral presentation

Evaluation scale

H-5

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Enrollment

01.04.2022 - 19.09.2022

Timing

19.09.2022 - 02.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Complementary Studies
Teachers
  • Jussi Örn
  • Kaisa Peuhkurinen
Teacher in charge

Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Groups
  • KAKS22
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2022
  • TOP22_23
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023

Objective

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

You will be introduced to the Finnish media (newspapers, online magazines, TV and radio programmes) and ,in particular, to texts and programmes in your field of study. You will learn written language structures and get to know general spoken language. You will learn vocabulary in your field.

Objectives: You will be able to search for texts related to your field. You will be able to understand a variety of factual texts, expand your professional vocabulary and strengthen your textual skills.

Content

You will independently watch programmes and read articles and complete the following tasks:
- opinion piece
- summary
- report
- media diary
- oral presentation

Evaluation scale

H-5