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
-
HKV23SDIBMPost-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