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Introduction to Finnish Language (4 cr)

Code: YH00BY04-3002

General information


Timing

06.03.2023 - 26.05.2023

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

  • Heidi Hjerppe

Groups

  • HKV23KDIBM
    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.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study material in Moodle

Teaching methods

Contact lessons in classroom

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