Opetussuunnitelmat

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Material in Moodle, provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures once a week, excercises / learning assignments

Exam schedules

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

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

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

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.

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)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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 schedules

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

avoin AMK 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

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.

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)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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 schedules

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

avoin AMK 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

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.

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)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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 schedules

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

avoin AMK 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

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.

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)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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 schedules

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

avoin AMK 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

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.

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)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

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

Location and time

THIS COURSE IS FULL!

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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 schedules

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

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

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.

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)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

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

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

avoin AMK 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

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.

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)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

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

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

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

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.

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)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

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

Teaching methods

Lectures once a week, self-study, assignments.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

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.

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)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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 schedules

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

avoin AMK 3

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.

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.

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)

Further information

For non-native Finnish speakers