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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 - 09.02.2025

Timing

13.02.2025 - 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 - 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.

Time and location

Voit tarvittaessa kirjoittaa tähän ajan ja kampuksen.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching.
Lectures, excercises / learning assignments

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.
Written and oral exam 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.

Enrollment

19.11.2024 - 09.02.2025

Timing

12.02.2025 - 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
  • 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.

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) 12th of February 2025 at 17 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.

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
  • ZJAJ24KHUKR
    Avoin 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 - 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.

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
  • HBI24VKK
    Bachelor’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
  • ZJAJ24KHUKR
    Avoin 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.