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Higher Education Studies and Finnish as a Second language 1 (B1)Laajuus (5 cr)

Code: MA00CA06

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Objective

The students know basic facts related to higher education and working in Finland, especially concerning the field of their interest. The students know how to use varying structures and have a fairly wide vocabulary. The students know how to develop and deepen their written and oral skills in the Finnish language needed for higher education studies. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course focuses on the development of Finnish language skills through oral and written exercises. The course provides practice in grammatical structures and in understanding texts and their vocabulary. The students learn to find information about the field of their interest and get to know the educational or professional field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.

Timing

22.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Jaana Koskela
  • Tiina Autio
Groups
  • MAVA24S1
    Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttaneille (MaVa)

Objectives

The students know basic facts related to higher education and working in Finland, especially concerning the field of their interest. The students know how to use varying structures and have a fairly wide vocabulary. The students know how to develop and deepen their written and oral skills in the Finnish language needed for higher education studies. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course focuses on the development of Finnish language skills through oral and written exercises. The course provides practice in grammatical structures and in understanding texts and their vocabulary. The students learn to find information about the field of their interest and get to know the educational or professional field.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Oppimateriaali on Moodle-työtilassa.

Teaching methods

Kontaktiopetus, webinaarit, itsenäinen työskentely ja ryhmätyöskentely

Student workload

Opetus n. 30h
Itsenäinen työskentely n. 100h

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.

Timing

30.10.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 20

Teachers
  • Jaana Koskela
  • Tiina Autio
Groups
  • MAVA23S1
    Korkeakouluopintoihin valmentava koulutus maahanmuuttajille (MaVa)

Objectives

The students know basic facts related to higher education and working in Finland, especially concerning the field of their interest. The students know how to use varying structures and have a fairly wide vocabulary. The students know how to develop and deepen their written and oral skills in the Finnish language needed for higher education studies. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Content

The course focuses on the development of Finnish language skills through oral and written exercises. The course provides practice in grammatical structures and in understanding texts and their vocabulary. The students learn to find information about the field of their interest and get to know the educational or professional field.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Oppimateriaali löytyy Moodle-työtilasta

Teaching methods

Ensimmäinen kontaktitapaaminen 31.10. klo 13–16 luokassa FK14

Toinen kontaktitapaaminen 12.12. klo 13–16 luokassa F205

Zoom-opetus maanantaisin ja keskiviikkoisin klo 9.00–11.00

Vapaaehtoinen S2-klinikka Zoomissa tiistaisin klo 13.00–14.00 ja perjantaisin klo 9.00–10.00

Student workload

Opetus n. 30h
Itsenäinen työskentely n. 100h

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Student has achieved the course objectives. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and to put to use his/her knowledge and skills.