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Finnish for Beginners (2 cr)

Code: IK10075-3006

General information


Enrollment

01.04.2024 - 28.08.2024

Timing

11.06.2024 - 30.09.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Complementary Studies and Other

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

5 - 80

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering

Teachers

  • Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Teacher in charge

Kaisa Peuhkurinen

Groups

  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • KAKK25
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025

Objective

You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. You can ask and answer to basic questions. You are able to tell about yourself and use polite phrases and greetings in everyday situations, e.g. meeting friends and asking about the price and ordering.

Content

The study unit includes:
- Finnish alphabet, consonants, vowels and diphthongs
- Basic vocabulary
- Sharing personal information: e.g. name, nationality, language skills, family, hobbies, studies
- Numbers and expressions of time
- Basic grammar: e.g. conjugation of basic verbs, partitive case, polar questions and common interrogatives

Evaluation scale

H-5