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Finnish 2Laajuus (5 cr)

Code: BI00BB21

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Heidi Hjerppe

Objective

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Qualifications

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Enrollment

19.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

TA94 - Kielikeskus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Teachers
  • Silja Heikinheimo

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Teaching methods

Contact teaching.
Lectures, excercises / learning assignments

Student workload

5 cr:
Lectures 25–30 h
Assignments and homework 20–25 h
Independent learning 70–75 h
Exams 10 h
Total 135 h

Further information for students

Note that this is an elective course for those for whom Finnish 2 is not compulsory. If Finnish 2 is compulsory for you, enroll in a course targeted at your program (e.g. Finnish 2 for Business / Technology / Nursing).

Contact teaching.

Continuous evaluation, self-evaluation.
Written and oral exam at the end of the course.

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 31.08.2024

Timing

04.09.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

TA94 - Kielikeskus

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 25

Teachers
  • Silja Heikinheimo

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material in Moodle, provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures once a week, excercises / learning assignments

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Written and oral exams at the end of the course.
Timing agreed with students at the beginning of the course.

International connections

The study group is international and the content learned is compared with one’s own language and culture.

Student workload

5 cr:
Lectures 25–30 h
Assignments and homework 20–25 h
Independent learning 70–75 h
Exams 10 h
Total 135 h

Further information for students

Continuous evaluation, self-evaluation
Lesson assignments and exams
Written and oral exams at the end of the course

The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

TA94 - Kielikeskus

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Johanna Jaatinen
  • Julia Närhi
Groups
  • ZJAJ24KHUKR
    Avoin amk, Like, Ukrainalaisten ammatillisien valmiuksien kasvattaminen ja integroituminen suomalaiseen työelämään

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

26.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 30

Teachers
  • Tiina Autio

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Learning materials and recommended literature

Provided by teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures once a week on scheluded time, self-study, assignments.

First meeting 26.01.2024 12.15 - 15.00 R35G301

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Agreed with students in the beginning of the course

Student workload

Lectures 30 h

Online and independent learning 95 h

Exams 10 h

Total 135 h

Further information for students

avoin AMK 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

26.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

TA94 - Kielikeskus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 30

Teachers
  • Sisko Riihiaho
  • Antti Parhiala

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Learning materials and recommended literature

Provided by teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures once a week on scheluded time, self-study, assignments.

First meeting 26.01.2024 12.15 - 15.00 R35G205

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Agreed with students in the beginning of the course

Student workload

Lectures 30 h

Online and independent learning 95 h

Exams 10 h

Total 135 h

Further information for students

avoin AMK 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

24.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

TA94 - Kielikeskus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 30

Teachers
  • Maria Rautio

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Learning materials and recommended literature

Provided by teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures once a week on scheduled time, self-study, assignments.

First meeting 24.01.2024 16.00 - 18.30 R35F406.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Agreed with students in the beginning of the course

Student workload

Lectures 30 h

Online and independent learning 95 h

Exams 10 h

Total 135 h

Further information for students

avoin AMK 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

22.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 25

Teachers
  • Tiina Autio

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Learning materials and recommended literature

Provided by teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures once a week on scheduled time, self-study, assignments.

First meeting 24.01.2024 16.00 - 18.30 R35F405.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Agreed with students in the beginning of the course

Student workload

Lectures 30 h

Online and independent learning 95 h

Exams 10 h

Total 135 h

Further information for students

avoin AMK 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

07.09.2023 - 14.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

12 - 30

Teachers
  • Miina Kakko

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Time and location

THIS COURSE IS FULL!

Classroom learning at Rajakatu Campus, class F304
On Thursdays on 7.9.–14.12. at 16.00–18.30

Learning materials and recommended literature

Oma suomi 1: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/oma-suomi/oma-suomi-1/

Please purchase your book before we are going to start the course!

Teaching methods

THIS COURSE IS FULL!

Classroom learning at Rajakatu Campus, class F304
On Thursdays on 7.9.–14.12. at 16.00–18.30

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Written and oral exams at the end of the course
Timing agreed with students in the beginning of the course

Further information for students

Written and oral exams at the end of the course
Timing agreed with students in the beginning of the course

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

TA94 - Kielikeskus

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

12 - 27

Teachers
  • Jaana Koskela

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Teaching methods

Study material:

Textbook Oma suomi 1, chapters 6 - 12.

Please purchase the textbook before the course starts. The book is available as a paper book and an online version: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/oma-suomi/oma-suomi-1/#oma-suomi-1-suomea-aikuisille.


Lectures once a week on campus (Wednesdays 16 - 18.30) and self-study.

Written and oral exam.

Further information for students

avoin AMK 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

TA94 - Kielikeskus

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

12 - 30

Teachers
  • Rae Waala

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Teaching methods

Study material:

Textbook Oma suomi 1, chapters 6 - 12.

Please purchase the textbook before the course starts. The book is available as a paper book and an online version: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/oma-suomi/oma-suomi-1/#oma-suomi-1-suomea-aikuisille.


Lectures once a week on campus (Fridays 12.15 - 15) and self-study.

Written and oral exam.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Enrollment

02.12.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

TA94 - Kielikeskus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

12 - 30

Teachers
  • Sara Tuisku

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Teaching methods

Lectures once a week, self-study, assignments.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

TA94 - Kielikeskus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

12 - 27

Teachers
  • Sisko Riihiaho

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Learning materials and recommended literature

Provided by teacher.

Teaching methods

In case the COVID-situation gets better in Finland and Jyväskylä, we will start in the course in classroom setting. Starting time is on Thursday 20.1. at 15.30 - 18.00, classroom G203.

In case that the COVID-situation is not better, will start the course with online teaching and learning in Zoom.

Lectures once a week on scheluded time, self-study, assignments.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Agreed with students in the beginning of the course

Student workload

Lectures 30 h

Online and independent learning 75 h

Cultural project 20 h

Exams 10 h

Total 135 h

Further information for students

avoin AMK 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers