Finnish 1 (4 cr)
Code: ZWPC0820-3035
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 25.08.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
TA94 - Kielikeskus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
12 - 30
Teachers
- Miina Kakko
Objective
You will learn the basics of Finnish phonetics and language structure (present tense verbs, sentence structure). You can use basic phrases and vocabulary in everyday situations (e.g. shopping, dining). You can tell about yourself, family and free time activities.
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, people you know and things you have.
You will study
the basics of Finnish phonetics and language structure
language learning strategies
the typical features of the Finnish culture and way of life.
Location and time
THIS COURSE IS FULL!
Online lessons via Zoom, attendance mandatory
On Mondays on 28.8.–18.12. at 9.45–12.15
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Provided by teacher
Teaching methods
THIS COURSE IS FULL!
Online lessons via Zoom, attendance mandatory
On Mondays on 28.8.–18.12. at 9.45–12.15
Only for students not currently in Jyväskylä
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
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
1 – You understand the most common words and phrases (greetings, numbers and simple questions about yourself) and make some basic questions and phrases, but you need help and repetition.
2 – You understand the most common words and phrases (greetings, numbers and simple questions about yourself) and you make some basic questions and phrases.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
3 – You know most of the basics of Finnish phonetics and language structure (present tense verbs, sentence structure). You understand basic phrases and vocabulary in familiar everyday situations (e.g. shopping, dining). You can tell about yourself, your family and free time activities.
4 – You know most of the basics of Finnish phonetics and language structure (present tense verbs, sentence structure). You can use basic phrases and vocabulary in familiar everyday situations (e.g. shopping, dining). You can tell about yourself, your family and free time activities.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 – You know the basics of Finnish phonetics and language structure (present tense verbs, sentence structure). You communicate with basic phrases and vocabulary in familiar everyday situations (e.g. shopping, dining). You can have an elementary conversation about personal details.
Further information
For non-native Finnish speakers.
Also available for Open JAMK students.
This course cannot be completed through skills demonstration.