Finnish for beginnersLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: BI00CQ04
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Jaana Koskela
Objective
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.
Content
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.
Qualifications
-
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
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, good (3)
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, excellent (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.
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
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Teachers
- Maria Rautio
Objectives
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.
Content
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.
Time and location
As in schedule
Learning materials and recommended literature
Materials provided by teacher in Moodle
Teaching methods
Contact learning in classroom.
First lesson (Rajakatu campus) 15th of January 2024 at 16 PM in classroom F405
If you are absent, please contact the teacher beforehand
80% attendance required!
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Written and oral exams at the end of the implementation
Timing agreed with students in the beginning of the implementation.
Student workload
Lessons 30h
Online and independent learning 75h
Cultural project 20h
Exams 10h
Total 135 h
Further information for students
Continuous feedback, self-evaluation
Lesson assignments and exams
Written and oral exams at the end of the course
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
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.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
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.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (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.
Prerequisites
-
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
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Teachers
- Julia Närhi
Objectives
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.
Content
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.
Time and location
As in schedule
Learning materials and recommended literature
Provided by teacher in Moodle
Teaching methods
Contact learning in classroom
Student workload
Lessons 30h
Online and independent learning 75h
Cultural project 20h
Exams 10h
Total 135 h
Further information for students
Continuous feedback, self-evaluation
Lesson assignments and exams
Written and oral exams at the end of the course
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
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.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
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.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (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.
Prerequisites
-
Further information
For non-native Finnish speakers.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 02.09.2024
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 - 35
Teachers
- Maria Rautio
Objectives
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.
Content
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.
Time and location
As in schedule
Learning materials and recommended literature
Materials provided by teacher in Moodle
Teaching methods
Contact learning in classroom.
First lesson (Rajakatu campus) 4th of September 2024 at 16 PM in classroom F405
If you are absent, please contact the teacher
80% attendance required!
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Written and oral exams at the end of the implementation
Timing agreed with students in the beginning of the implementation.
Student workload
Lessons 30h
Online and independent learning 75h
Cultural project 20h
Exams 10h
Total 135 h
Further information for students
Continuous feedback, self-evaluation
Lesson assignments and exams
Written and oral exams at the end of the course
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
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.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
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.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (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.
Prerequisites
-
Further information
For non-native Finnish speakers.
Enrollment
28.08.2024 - 02.09.2024
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 - 40
Teachers
- Jaana Koskela
Objectives
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.
Content
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.
Teaching methods
Only for exchange students.
Lectures, exercises / learning assignments
International connections
The study group is international and the content learned is compared with one’s own language and culture.
Student workload
Lectures 25–30 h
Assignments and homework 20–25 h
Independent learning 70–75 h
Exams 10 h
Total 135 h
Content scheduling
Continuous evaluation, self-evaluation
The assessment is based on learning objectives, quality and criteria.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
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.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
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.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (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.
Prerequisites
-
Further information
For non-native Finnish speakers.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 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 - 30
Teachers
- Silja Heikinheimo
Objectives
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.
Content
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.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises / 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 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.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
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.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (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.
Prerequisites
-
Further information
For non-native Finnish speakers.
Timing
26.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
TA94 - Kielikeskus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Teachers
- Kristina Kemppainen
- Johanna Jaatinen
Groups
-
ZJAJ24KHUKRAvoin amk, Like, Ukrainalaisten ammatillisien valmiuksien kasvattaminen ja integroituminen suomalaiseen työelämään
Objectives
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.
Content
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.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
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.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
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.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (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.
Prerequisites
-
Further information
For non-native Finnish speakers.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 24.08.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Teachers
- Silja Heikinheimo
Groups
-
HBI24VKKBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Kedge Business School
Objectives
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.
Content
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.
Teaching methods
This course is only for students in HBI24VKK Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Kedge Business School.
Lectures, exercises / 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.
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 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.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
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.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (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.
Prerequisites
-
Further information
For non-native Finnish speakers.
Timing
22.04.2024 - 31.08.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Teachers
- Kristina Kemppainen
- Johanna Jaatinen
- Erica Svärd
Groups
-
ZJAJ24KHUKRAvoin amk, Like, Ukrainalaisten ammatillisien valmiuksien kasvattaminen ja integroituminen suomalaiseen työelämään
Objectives
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.
Content
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.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
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.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
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.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (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.
Prerequisites
-
Further information
For non-native Finnish speakers.