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Introduction to Finnish Language and CultureLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: BI00CQ06

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Heidi Hjerppe

Objective

You will learn the basics of Finnish phonetics and characteristic Finnish language. You can use basic phrases and vocabulary in everyday situations. You can tell some basic information about yourself.

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
- to use very basic phrases
- to introduce yourself and others
- to ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live
- the basics of Finnish phonetics
- language learning strategies
- the typical features of the Finnish culture and way of life.

Qualifications

-

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You understand the most common Finnish phonetics, words and phrases (greetings, numbers and simple questions about yourself) and you make some basic questions and phrases. You can tell about yourself.

Further information

- For non-native Finnish speakers
- For students who are studying abroad

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

26.09.2024 - 05.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

TA94 - Kielikeskus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 35

Teachers
  • Maria Rautio

Objectives

You will learn the basics of Finnish phonetics and characteristic Finnish language. You can use basic phrases and vocabulary in everyday situations. You can tell some basic information about yourself.

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
- to use very basic phrases
- to introduce yourself and others
- to ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live
- the basics of Finnish phonetics
- language learning strategies
- the typical features of the Finnish culture and way of life.

Time and location

In Zoom on Thursdays 26.9.-5.12.2024 at 10-12 AM

Learning materials and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher in Moodle

Teaching methods

Online learning

Student workload

Online lessons 20 h
Independent learning 59 h
Final exam 2 h
Total 81 h

Further information for students

Eudres-opiskelijat 5-6 paikkaa

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand the most common Finnish phonetics, words and phrases (greetings, numbers and simple questions about yourself) and you make some basic questions and phrases. You can tell about yourself.

Prerequisites

-

Further information

- For non-native Finnish speakers
- For students who are studying abroad