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Finnish 3 (intermediate level B1)Laajuus (5 cr)

Code: YH00CJ72

Credits

5 op

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

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

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level A2 in Finnish.

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

15.01.2025 - 23.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
  • COS Opettaja
  • Jaana Kivivuori
Groups
  • PINFOK24
    Information and Communications Technology, K24
  • VAVA2425
  • PINFOK24B
    PINFOK24B
  • PINFOK24A
    PINFOK24A
  • PIMEK24
  • PINFOK24C
    PINFOK24C

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

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

Materials

You will find the course material on the learner´s platform. Acquire the course book
Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann 2024. Suomen mestari 1. 4.-7. tark. p. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

The book is also available as an e-book: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/suomen-mestari/uudistettu-suomen-mestari-1/

Students must obtain the book for use either in print or digital.

In addition, the learning material includes:
- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's own material.

Teaching methods

Students mainly work in an itslearning environment and on various websites (e.g. FinnLectura online learning material). 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.

International connections

Lessons, working independently on Itslearning platform, group work, pair work.

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.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work

Content scheduling

Lessons at Kupittaa Campus.

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

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.

Further information

Prevalence Contract Level A2: Finnish as a Second Language 2 (A2) 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 full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

For numerically evaluable tasks, teacher-evaluation on a scale of 0 to 2 points.

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course, assessed on a scale of 0 to 2.
Only tasks returned according to the schedule qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

Scoring tasks
• 0: to be completed — the task has not followed instructions, the language is not intelligible, or the task has not been done
• 1: approved — the task is done according to the instructions and is linguistically understandable
• 2: excellent — the task shows familiarity and is linguistically clear.

The maximum score for tasks is 18 p (9 tasks to be evaluated).
The grade is formed on the basis of points as follows:
0–6 points = 0;
7–8 p = 1;
9–10 p = 2;
11–12 p = 3;
13–15 p = 4;
16–18 p = 5.

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 A2 in Finnish.

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 14.01.2025

Timing

14.01.2025 - 25.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
  • COS Opettaja
  • Jaana Kivivuori
Groups
  • VAVA2425
  • PBUADK24

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

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

Materials

You will find the course material on the learner´s platform. Acquire the course book
Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann 2024. Suomen mestari 1. 4.-7. tark. p. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

The book is also available as an e-book: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/suomen-mestari/uudistettu-suomen-mestari-1/

Students must obtain the book for use either in print or digital.

In addition, the learning material includes:
- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's own material.

Teaching methods

Students mainly work in an itslearning environment and on various websites (e.g. FinnLectura online learning material). 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.

International connections

Lessons, working independently on Itslearning platform, group work, pair work.

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.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work

Content scheduling

Lessons at Kupittaa Campus.

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

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.

Further information

Prevalence Contract Level A2: Finnish as a Second Language 2 (A2) 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 full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

For numerically evaluable tasks, teacher-evaluation on a scale of 0 to 2 points.

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course, assessed on a scale of 0 to 2.
Only tasks returned according to the schedule qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

Scoring tasks
• 0: to be completed — the task has not followed instructions, the language is not intelligible, or the task has not been done
• 1: approved — the task is done according to the instructions and is linguistically understandable
• 2: excellent — the task shows familiarity and is linguistically clear.

The maximum score for tasks is 18 p (9 tasks to be evaluated).
The grade is formed on the basis of points as follows:
0–6 points = 0;
7–8 p = 1;
9–10 p = 2;
11–12 p = 3;
13–15 p = 4;
16–18 p = 5.

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 A2 in Finnish.

Enrollment

01.05.2024 - 17.09.2024

Timing

16.09.2024 - 17.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Common Studies (COS)

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
  • Ann-Katrin Tyni-Nummelin
  • COS Opettaja
Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
  • PINFOS23B
    PINFOS23B
  • PINFOS23C
    PINFOS23C
  • VAVA2425
  • PBUADS23
  • PINFOS23A
    PINFOS23A
  • PINFOS23
  • PENERS23
    Energy and Environmental Engineering, S23
  • PIMES23
    Industrial Management and Engineering S2023
Small groups
  • Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

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

Materials

COURSE BOOK

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. (2023). SUOMEN MESTARI. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. 6. painos. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

- from chapter 6

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

Teaching methods

Students work in an itslearning environment, on various websites, with exercises in the course book SUOMEN MESTARI 1, 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

There will be a final exam at the end of the course, both written and oral, several alternative dates.

Also some smaller vocabulary tests during the course.

International connections

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 IN ZOOM 24 h
• online work and 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 ONLINE starting Tuesday 17.9. always at 16 - 18, see the schedule!
- every other Tuesday until 12.11.
- from 19.11. every Tuesday until 17.12.
- also Mondays 25.11 + 2.12.

Lesson attendance should be min. 75%

The aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.

The student is able to maintain interaction in usual everyday communication situations.

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
- explain, at least briefly, his/her own opinions and plans
- write shortly about familiar topics e.g. in letters and messages
- use familiar everyday vocabulary and some common phrases and idioms.

Further information

Previous skills in Finnish on level A2 are required (or Finnish 2 (A2) Course Completion)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The final grade from 0 to 5 is based on the tasks submitted, activity on the lessons and proven language skills on required level. Only tasks returned on schedule will qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

You should also pass the final exams and the level of your language skills affects the final grade.

Participation in the lessons (75%) is necessary for evaluation and required to get a grade.

You can find the assessment scale in the learner´s platform.

Qualifications

Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level A2 in Finnish.

Enrollment

02.06.2024 - 27.08.2024

Timing

27.08.2024 - 01.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

26 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Riia Lamminmäki
Groups
  • PSOSS23EN

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

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

Materials

Acquire the course book:
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2023. Suomen mestari. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. 6. painos. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

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

Students must obtain the book for use either in print or digital.

In addition, the learning material includes:
- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's own material.

You will find other course material on the Itslearning.

Teaching methods

The course uses creative language learning methods. The aim is to encourage you to speak Finnish without fear of making mistakes.

International connections

Lessons, oneline lessons, working independently on Itslearning platform, group work, pair work.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work
Compulsory attendance for 60% of lessons.

To pass this course you have to do all the given homeworks, word tests and take part in "Show your skills" day (mandatory attendance).

Content scheduling

Lessons at IoT Campus, Salo from week 35 to 44.

The focus of the course is on understanding the spoken language. The course focuses on speech comprehension and speaking in real everyday situations. The aim is to give you the courage to communicate in Finnish in everyday life.

The vocabulary exercises are related to early childhood education.

Further information

Prerequisite: completion of the Finnish 2 course.

Teacher: Riia Lamminmäki, MA
riia.lamminmaki@turkuamk.fi

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 full points. 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 A2 in Finnish.

Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 19.01.2024

Timing

19.01.2024 - 17.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
  • Jaana Kivivuori
Groups
  • PINFOK23B
    PINFOK23B
  • PINFOK23A
    PINFOK23A

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

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

Materials

You will find the course material on the learner´s platform. Acquire the course book
Gerstler, Susanne; Aho, Hanna & Willberg, Hanna 2019. No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.
OR later version.

The book is also available as an e-book: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/no-niin-1-nakoisversio

Students must obtain the book for use either in print or digital.

In addition, the learning material includes:
- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's own material.

Teaching methods

Students mainly work in an itslearning environment and on various websites (e.g. FinnLectura online learning material). 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.

International connections

Lessons, working independently on Itslearning platform, group work, pair work.

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.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work

Content scheduling

Lessons at Kupittaa Campus from the 15th of January until the 17th of April.

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

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.

Further information

Prevalence Contract Level A2: Finnish as a Second Language 2 (A2) 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 full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

For numerically evaluable tasks, teacher-evaluation on a scale of 0 to 2 points.

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course, assessed on a scale of 0 to 2.
Only tasks returned according to the schedule qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

Scoring tasks
• 0: to be completed — the task has not followed instructions, the language is not intelligible, or the task has not been done
• 1: approved — the task is done according to the instructions and is linguistically understandable
• 2: excellent — the task shows familiarity and is linguistically clear.

The maximum score for tasks is 18 p (9 tasks to be evaluated).
The grade is formed on the basis of points as follows:
0–6 points = 0;
7–8 p = 1;
9–10 p = 2;
11–12 p = 3;
13–15 p = 4;
16–18 p = 5.

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 A2 in Finnish.

Enrollment

03.04.2023 - 15.09.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Turku University of Applied Sciences

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
  • Sirpa Rajala
Groups
  • YCDMVS22
    Master of Culture and Arts, Creative Design Management
  • PINFOS22C
    PINFOS22C
  • PIOTS22
    Degree Programme in Information Technology, Cyber Security and IoT
  • VAVA2324
  • YSMANK22
  • VAVA2223
  • PINFOS22A
    PINFOS22A
  • YIQMS22V
  • PINFOS22B
    PINFOS22B
  • YSERVIS22
  • PINFOS22

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

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

Materials

You will find the course material on the learner´s platform. Acquire the course book
Gerstler, Susanne; Aho, Hanna & Willberg, Hanna 2019. No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.
OR later version.

The book is also available as an e-book: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/no-niin-1-nakoisversio

Students must obtain the book for use either in print or digital!

In addition, the learning material includes:
- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's own material.

Teaching methods

Students mainly work in an itslearning environment, on various websites (e.g. FinnLectura online learning material) as well as weekly online meetings. 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.

International connections

Online meetings, 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.

Online meetings 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!

• online meetings 26 h
• online work and online meetings for students without a teacher: 30 h
• learning assignments in itslearning, preparation of written and oral assignments: 50 h
• independent work and review: 20 h
• preparing your learning diary and scanning your skills: 10 h.

Content scheduling

The lessons are in weeks from 37 to 50. Online meetings are every Wednesday between 2.30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

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.

Further information

Students from other universities than TUAS:
3 seats for CampusOnline students,
3 seats for Open UAS students.
.
The course includes common online meetings with other students and the teacher. Online appointments are Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The course cannot be completed independently.

To study online, you need a computer, an internet connection, a headphone microphone and a webcam. Be prepared to hold the camera on during lessons!

Prevalence Contract Level A2: Finnish as a Second Language 2 (A2) Course Completion.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

For numerically evaluable tasks, teacher-evaluation on a scale of 0 to 2 points.

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course, assessed on a scale of 0 to 2.
Only tasks returned according to the schedule qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

Scoring tasks
• 0: to be completed — the task has not followed instructions, the language is not intelligible, or the task has not been done
• 1: approved — the task is done according to the instructions and is linguistically understandable
• 2: excellent — the task shows familiarity and is linguistically clear.

The maximum score for tasks is 18 p (9 tasks to be evaluated).
The grade is formed on the basis of points as follows:
0–6 points = 0;
7–8 p = 1;
9–10 p = 2;
11–12 p = 3;
13–15 p = 4;
16–18 p = 5.

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 A2 in Finnish.

Enrollment

02.06.2023 - 15.10.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 29.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 39

Degree programmes
  • Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
  • Riia Lamminmäki
Groups
  • PSOSS22EN

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

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

Materials

You will find the course material on the learner´s platform. Acquire the course book
Gerstler, Susanne; Aho, Hanna & Willberg, Hanna 2019. No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.
OR later version.

The book is also available as an e-book: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/no-niin-1-nakoisversio

Students must obtain the book for use either in print or digital.

In addition, the learning material includes:
- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's own material.

Teaching methods

Students mainly work in an itslearning environment and on various websites (e.g. FinnLectura online learning material). 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

Exam on 25th of October

International connections

Lessons, working independently on Itslearning platform, group work, pair work.

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.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 h of student's work

Content scheduling

Lessons at IoT Campus, Salo from 30th of August until 25th of October.

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

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.

Further information

Prevalence Contract Level A2: Finnish as a Second Language 2 (A2) Course Completion.

riia.lamminmaki@turkuamk.fi

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 full points. 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 A2 in Finnish.

Enrollment

01.05.2022 - 25.09.2022

Timing

12.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 26

Degree programmes
  • Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
  • Sirpa Rajala
Scheduling groups
  • Vain avoimen AMK:n opiskelijoille (Size: 4. Open UAS: 4.)
Groups
  • YBINBK21
    Master of Business Administration, Business Management
  • YIQMVS21
  • PINBOS21
  • VAVA2223
  • PIOTS21
    Degree Programme in Information Technology, Cyber Security and IoT
  • PINFOS21
  • YSERVIS21
  • YCDMVS21
Small groups

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student intermediate level knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

Content

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

Materials

You will find the course material on the learner´s platform. Acquire the course book
Gerstler, Susanne; Aho, Hanna & Willberg, Hanna 2019. No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.
OR later version. Chapters from 4 >

The book is also available as an e-book: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/no-niin-1-nakoisversio

Students must obtain the book for use either in print or digital!

In addition, the learning material includes:
- Websites covering the subjects of the course
- Teacher's own material.

Teaching methods

Students mainly work in an itslearning environment, on various websites (e.g. FinnLectura online learning material) as well as weekly online meetings. 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.

International connections

Online meetings, 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.

Online meetings 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!

• online meetings 26 h
• online work and online meetings for students without a teacher: 30 h
• learning assignments in itslearning, preparation of written and oral assignments: 50 h
• independent work and review: 20 h
• preparing your learning diary and scanning your skills: 10 h.

Content scheduling

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B1.
The student is able to maintain interaction in quite a wide range of communication situations. The student is able to communicate familiar things and to express oneself also in some unforeseen situations.

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.

Further information

Students from other universities than TUAS:
3 seats for CampusOnline students,
3 seats for Open UAS students.
.
The course includes common online meetings with other students and the teacher. Online appointments are Wednesdays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The course cannot be completed independently.

To study online, you need a computer, an internet connection, a headphone microphone and a webcam. Be prepared to hold the camera on during lessons!

Prevalence Contract Level A2: Finnish as a Second Language 2 (A2) Course Completion.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

For numerically evaluable tasks, teacher-evaluation on a scale of 0 to 2 points.

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course, assessed on a scale of 0 to 2.
Only tasks returned according to the schedule qualify for full points. If your assignments are not completed during the course, register for the next implementation.

Scoring tasks
• 0: to be completed — the task has not followed instructions, the language is not intelligible, or the task has not been done
• 1: approved — the task is done according to the instructions and is linguistically understandable
• 2: excellent — the task shows familiarity and is linguistically clear.

The maximum score for tasks is 18 p (9 tasks to be evaluated).
The grade is formed on the basis of points as follows:
0–6 points = 0;
7–8 p = 1;
9–10 p = 2;
11–12 p = 3;
13–15 p = 4;
16–18 p = 5.

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 A2 in Finnish.