Advanced Finnish: Towards the YKI test (5cr)
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General information
- Enrollment
- 18.11.2025 - 09.01.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 20.01.2026 - 15.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Online learning
- Unit
- TA94 - Kielikeskus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 40
- Teachers
- Jaana Koskela
- Course
- BI00CQ10
Realization has 16 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 32 h 0 min.
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Tue 20.01.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 27.01.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 03.02.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 10.02.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 17.02.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 03.03.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 10.03.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 17.03.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 24.03.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 31.03.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 07.04.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 14.04.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 21.04.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 28.04.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 05.05.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Tue 12.05.2026 time 16:30 - 18:30 (2 h 0 min) |
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Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Objective
You will be able to communicate in Finnish in everyday communication situations. You will strengthen your language learning strategies and skills for lifelong and outside classroom learning.
The goal is to improve your language proficiency level and become familiar with the YKI test.
You will study content according to the themes of the YKI test. You will practice the four different language skills: comprehension of text, writing, comprehension of speech, and speaking.
You will also learn more about Finnish society and culture.
Execution methods
Online teaching and self-study
Content
You will develop:
• Your ability to communicate in Finnish both in everyday written and oral communication situations.
• Your language learning strategies.
• Active language learning outside the classroom.
• Cultural competence.
You will study:
• Task types and subfields of the YKI test.
• Spoken language and Finnish communication culture.
• Use of language learning strategies.
• Reflecting on your own skills and strengths.
• More about Finnish society and culture.
Teaching methods
The course is studied online.
There are online lectures once a week. You will need a microphone, headphones, and a webcam to participate.
In addition, students will complete independent exercises and assignments.
The language of instruction for the course is Finnish.
Textbook: Heikkinen, L., Nikonen, M., Ollilainen, M. & Viinanen, J. (2024): YKIä kohti. Finn Lectura
At the end of the course, there will be a written and oral exam.
Student workload
5 credits:
Lectures 25–30 h
Assignments and homework 20–25 h
Independent learning 70–75 h
Exams 10 h
Total 135 h
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
You will be able to communicate in everyday communication situations and conversations. You will understand general language at a normal pace and short factual texts. You will engage in using Finnish also outside the classroom in various and new situations. You will practice the subfields and task types of the YKI test.
Qualifications
Successfully completed Finnish 5 at Jamk or CEFR level B1.1. (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)
Further information
The course is studied online.
There are online lectures once a week. You will need a microphone, headphones, and a webcam to participate.
In addition, students will complete independent exercises and assignments.
The language of instruction for the course is Finnish.
Textbook: Heikkinen, L., Nikonen, M., Ollilainen, M. & Viinanen, J. (2024): YKIä kohti. Finn Lectura
At the end of the course, there will be a written and oral exam.