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Introduction to Finnish Language (4 cr)

Code: YH00BY04-3004

General information


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

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.

Location and time

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

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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 schedules

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

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge is required.

Further information

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