Finnish 2 (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

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Tavoitteet

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Sisältö

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Opetusmenetelmät

Study material:

Textbook Oma suomi 1, chapters 6 - 12.

Please purchase the textbook before the course starts. The book is available as a paper book and an online version: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/oma-suomi/oma-suomi-1/#oma-suomi-1-suomea-aikuisille.


Lectures once a week on campus (Wednesdays 16 - 18.30) and self-study.

Written and oral exam.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

1 You can understand at least half of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

2 You can understand quite often the sentences and frequently used expressions related to the areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can participate in communication situations related to simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

3 You can often understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need a lot of help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

4 You can mostly understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, but you need help and repetition. You can describe in simple terms aspects of the immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

5 You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling, health issues). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Esitietovaatimukset

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Lisätiedot

avoin AMK 3