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Introduction to Finnish LanguageLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: YH00BY04

Credits

4 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Heidi Hjerppe

Objective

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

Qualifications

No previous knowledge is required.

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.

Materials

Described in connection with implementation.

Further information

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

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 26

Degree programmes
  • Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Miina Kakko
Groups
  • HKV23SDIBM
    Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management

Objectives

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

Time and location

Classroom learning at Rajakatu Campus, class F305
On Fridays on 1.9.–15.12. at 8.15–10.15

Learning materials and recommended literature

Provided by teacher

Teaching methods

Classroom learning at Rajakatu Campus, class F305
On Fridays on 1.9.–15.12. at 8.15–10.15

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Written and oral exams at the end of the course
Timing agreed with students in the beginning of the course

Further information for students

Written and oral exams at the end of the course
Timing agreed with students in the beginning of the course

Evaluation scale

0-5

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

No previous knowledge is required.

Further information

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