Finnish for Beginners (2 cr)
Code: IK10075-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.02.2023 - 15.04.2023
Timing
01.02.2023 - 31.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 70
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Johanna Järveläinen
Teacher in charge
Johanna Järveläinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 70. Open UAS: 70.)
Groups
-
KAKK23Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2023
Small groups
- Open UAS students
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
Location and time
You study in Moodle-environment and you will get feedback from you work. Complete all of the exercises by 31.5.2023.
Materials
The study materials provided by the teacher in Moodle-environment.
Teaching methods
You study the basics of Finnish language: you will study the basics of the grammar and the basic vocabulary, you do the exercises and listening, speaking and writing tasks online. The course if based on the self study, but you will get correct answers / feedback from your exercises.
Student workload
2 credits ie. 54 hours.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The course is accepted when you have completed and returned all the assignments in Moodle and have done them according to the instructions. The course is failed if the assignments are not completed, do not meet the criteria set out in the guidelines or are returned later than 31st of May 2023.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
Passed/failed