Write in FinnishLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

You understand writing as a process. You have the ability to develop your Finnish language skills to your level in areas you are interested in with the help of media and professional texts and also compile texts related to a job search.

You learn to develop reading and writing skills independently and based on feedback you receive.

You understand the meaning of and strive to realize the foundations of process writing.

You ponder your course learning in self-reflection.

Content

You learn

To find, evaluate, select, read and benefit from media text at your own level and in your own areas of interest in order to develop your Finnish language skills
To reflect your own competence and strengths
To understand the characteristics of Finnish working life
To read and write job application texts
To read and write field specific text according to your level
To receive feedback in order to adjust and develop your text

Qualifications

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages B1 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf).

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You have compiled a portfolio according to the instructions so that it includes all mandatory parts and its contents have been organized logically. The appearance of the portfolio is neat.

You have chosen assignments for the portfolio, some of which may be quite simple. However, the assignments demonstrate a reasonable level of competency in various areas of language use. You have strived to choose assignments which, for the most part, meet the goals.

You understand the meaning of and strive to realize the foundations of process writing in your portfolio. You have made corrections in your text based on the feedback from the teacher. The language of your assignments is, for the most part, understandable, but there may be some flaws in the fluency. The basic constructs of the language are evident (structure, paragraphs, sentence structure, etc.). The style of the language is basically appropriate.

You ponder your course learning in self-reflection.

The assignments for the portfolio are commented on and justified.

You have successfully completed all the mandatory assignments for this course.