Study Guide

Objective

The students deepen their Finnish language skills in such a way that they are able to participate in written and oral communication situations both in higher education studies and in working life. The students can search for information and produce clear and structured speech and writing about general and field-related topics. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The students expand their knowledge of different text types. They write different texts and practice also oral language skills and for example presentation skills. The course strengthens the students’ knowledge of vocabulary and essential grammatical structures through different exercises. All parts of language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and listening) will be developed throughout the course. The course gives further skills for preparing for YKI test in B-level.

Materials

The course material is available on the learning platform. Additionally you will need the course book:
Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann 2024. Suomen mestari 1. 4.-7. tark. p. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/suomen-mestari/uudistettu-suomen-mestari-1/

The student must have the book during the course in printed form or digitally.

OR

- NO NIIN! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Gerstler, Susanne; Aho, Hanna & Willberg, Hanna 2019. Helsinki: Finn Lectura. OR newer edition.
- chapters 8 - 12 partly

The book is also available as digital: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/no-niin/no-niin-1/#no-niin-1-nakoisversio-12-kk-onl

The book is available in libraries!


THE LEARNING MATERIAL ALSO INCLUDES:

- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's and student's own material.

Teaching methods

Students mainly work in an itslearning environment, on various websites, with exercises in the course book as well as on weekly lessons. Students work both independently regardless of place and communally with the rest of the student group.

When you also use Finnish outside of class, your language skills will increase and strengthen. Activity in your doing of the weekly exercises will lead you to the basics of Finnish.

Exam schedules

The course is based on assignments to be submitted.

International connections

Online-lessons, working independently on itslearning platform, group work, pair work. Check out the Innopeda criteria in the learner´s platform.

The study also emphasizes communal learning, which is realised as couples and small group work. The study group is international. The studies are multidisciplinary familiarization with the Finnish language.

Lessons structure and guide your learning: you learn the basic structures of the language, the appropriate use of language and pronunciation.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work. Reserve time for studying!

• lessons online 30 h
• online work and online meetings for students without a teacher: 30 h
• learning assignments in itslearning and the course book, preparation of written and oral assignments: 50 h
• independent work and review: 30 h

Content scheduling

Lessons at Kupittaa campus week 3 - 15

Further information

Previous skills in Finnish on level B1 are required (or Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) Course Completion)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course.
Only tasks returned according to the schedule qualify for K5. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not achieved the objectives of the course and has not done assignments. The student has participated in the group's study with little or no involvement. The student recognizes and can use only a few concepts in the course subject and does not know how to apply what they have learned. The student will not be able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course avoidably. The student recognizes and can use the concepts and language of the subject area of the course. He understands the prerequisites for the development of skills. Students are able to make limited use of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course well, although the knowledge and skills still need to be developed. The student is able to use the concepts and language of the subject area of the course well. Students are able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course commendably. The student has commendable mastery of the concepts of the subject area of the course. Students have the skills to apply what they have learned in studies and working life situations. The student is able to analyze the skills and language skills required in the field and studies and the development of their own skills. Students are able to take advantage of the feedback they receive.

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level B1 in Finnish.

Objective

The students deepen their Finnish language skills in such a way that they are able to participate in written and oral communication situations both in higher education studies and in working life. The students can search for information and produce clear and structured speech and writing about general and field-related topics. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The students expand their knowledge of different text types. They write different texts and practice also oral language skills and for example presentation skills. The course strengthens the students’ knowledge of vocabulary and essential grammatical structures through different exercises. All parts of language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and listening) will be developed throughout the course. The course gives further skills for preparing for YKI test in B-level.

Materials

Course book:
Suomen mestari 1.

The learning material also includes:
- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's and student's own material.

Teaching methods

Group work, pair work, working independently on Itslearning platform.

Lessons structure and guide your learning: you learn the basic structures of the language, the appropriate use of language and pronunciation.

International connections

The study emphasizes communal learning.

The course includes off-campus learning activities.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work. Reserve time for studying.

Content scheduling

The course is aimed at the students of early childhood education.

After passing the course the student is able to
- understand clearly spoken common language when the subject relates to familiar things such as work, school or leisure
- discuss topics that he/she is interested in and topics that are related to everyday life and current affairs
- describe experiences and events, as well as dreams and goals
- justify and explain, at least briefly, his/her own opinions and plans
- write unified text on familiar topics e.g. in letters, stories and messages
- use a fairly wide everyday vocabulary and some common phrases and idioms.

The lessons are held on Salo IoT campus according to the schedule.

23rd of March is a full day (10am - 5pm) of classes with compulsory attendance.

Further information

The learning platform Itslearning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criteria will be presented in the first lesson and in Itslearning workspace.

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level B1 in Finnish.