Finnish 2 (5 cr)
Code: BI00BB21-3008
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 31.08.2023
Timing
07.09.2023 - 14.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
12 - 30
Teachers
- Miina Kakko
- 23.11.2023 16:00 - 18:30, Finnish 2 BI00BB21-3008
- 30.11.2023 16:00 - 18:30, Finnish 2 BI00BB21-3008
- 07.12.2023 16:00 - 18:30, Finnish 2 BI00BB21-3008
- 14.12.2023 16:00 - 18:30, Finnish 2 BI00BB21-3008
Objectives
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.
Content
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
Time and location
THIS COURSE IS FULL!
Classroom learning at Rajakatu Campus, class F304
On Thursdays on 7.9.–14.12. at 16.00–18.30
Learning materials and recommended literature
Oma suomi 1: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/oma-suomi/oma-suomi-1/
Please purchase your book before we are going to start the course!
Teaching methods
THIS COURSE IS FULL!
Classroom learning at Rajakatu Campus, class F304
On Thursdays on 7.9.–14.12. at 16.00–18.30
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Written and oral exams at the end of the course
Timing agreed with students in the beginning of the course
Further information for students
Written and oral exams at the end of the course
Timing agreed with students in the beginning of the course
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
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.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
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.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (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.
Prerequisites
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)
Further information
For non-native Finnish speakers