Orientation to the Finnish Language and Culture (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed the course the student pronounces Finnish in an understandable manner. She/he knows Finnish alphabet. She/he can introduce himself in Finnish and use polite phrases and greetings. She/he can ask and answer basic questions. She/he knows basic vocabulary, e.g. numbers, expressions of time, countries, nationalities etc.

Content

Finnish alphabet: pronunciation, reading and writing.Sharing personal information: e.g. names, nationality, language skills.Situations at cafes, restaurants and department stores

Materials

Moodle, handouts and other material provided by teacher

Teaching methods

- introduction to the Finnish language and culture
- greetings and other polite phrases
- telling about yourself
- basic Finnish in supermarket, restaurant and coffeeshop; numbers
- Finnish food culture, sauna, nature, common habits etc.

Student workload

contact teaching 30 hours and independent learning 27 hours