• Finnish 1 (ZWPC0820-3041),
         06.09.2023 – 13.12.2023,  4 cr — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    You will learn the basics of Finnish phonetics and language structure (present tense verbs, sentence structure). You can use basic phrases and vocabulary in everyday situations (e.g. shopping, dining). You can tell about yourself, family and free time activities.

    You will understand the most common words and phrases (greetings, numbers and simple questions about yourself) and make some basic questions and phrases.
    Course contents
    You will learn to
    understand and use familiar everyday expressions
    use very basic phrases
    introduce yourself and others
    ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live, people you know and things you have.

    You will study
    the basics of Finnish phonetics and language structure
    language learning strategies
    the typical features of the Finnish culture and way of life.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    1 – You understand the most common words and phrases (greetings, numbers and simple questions about yourself) and make some basic questions and phrases, but you need help and repetition.

    2 – You understand the most common words and phrases (greetings, numbers and simple questions about yourself) and you make some basic questions and phrases.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    3 – You know most of the basics of Finnish phonetics and language structure (present tense verbs, sentence structure). You understand basic phrases and vocabulary in familiar everyday situations (e.g. shopping, dining). You can tell about yourself, your family and free time activities.

    4 – You know most of the basics of Finnish phonetics and language structure (present tense verbs, sentence structure). You can use basic phrases and vocabulary in familiar everyday situations (e.g. shopping, dining). You can tell about yourself, your family and free time activities.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    5 – You know the basics of Finnish phonetics and language structure (present tense verbs, sentence structure). You communicate with basic phrases and vocabulary in familiar everyday situations (e.g. shopping, dining). You can have an elementary conversation about personal details.
    Further information
    For non-native Finnish speakers.
    Also available for Open JAMK students.
    This course cannot be completed through skills demonstration.
    Language of instruction

    English

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Online lessons by Zoom, attendance mandatory
    Only for students not currently in Jyväskylä

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Course material in Moodle

    Lecturer(s)

    Heidi Hjerppe

    Timing

    06.09.2023 - 13.12.2023

    Seats

    12 - 30

    Assessment methods

    Lesson assignments and exams
    Written and oral exams at the end of the course

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    4 cr

    Credits
    • 4 cr
    Unit

    TA94 - Kielikeskus