Study Guide

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the face-to-face lessons at campus in groups and independently, practising in Itslearning.

Student workload

Totally 135 h of work for the student

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field. The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

The course consists of 44 lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A1.2.

After passing the course you are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations and you can

- tell about your life and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace.
The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the face-to-face lessons at campus in groups and independently, practising in Itslearning.

Student workload

Totally 135 h of work for the student

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field. The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

The course consists of 44 lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A1.2.

After passing the course you are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations and you can

- tell about your life and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace.
The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the face-to-face lessons at campus in groups and independently, practising in Itslearning.

Student workload

Totally 135 h of work for the student

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field. The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

The course consists of 44 lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A1.2.

After passing the course you are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations and you can

- tell about your life and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace.
The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Group work, pair work, independent work at home.

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given.

International connections

Working on the face-to-face lessons at campus in groups and independently, practising in Itslearning.

Student workload

Totally 135 h of work for the student

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field. The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

The course consists of 44 lessons at Kupittaa campus. In addition, students must study the language independently in order to reach the target language level A1.2.

After passing the course you are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations and you can

- tell about your life and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace.
The grade will be based on the homework and classwork completed on time and on the tasks to be evaluated. During the course, the student's oral and written language skills are evaluated.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

LEARNING MATERIAL
- material online and material provided by the teacher
- material by the students

Other material and links provided by teacher in itslearning course platform

Teaching methods

To have a significant track or trace of the learned material, you should use the language in real life. That is why it is important to use the Finnish language also outside of the lessons

Exam schedules

To pass the course, you should

- follow the deadlines given for the assignments
- participate actively on the lessons
- pass the Oral Exam (level A1.2)

International connections

Working on the lessons at campus, online, in itslearning, in groups and independently.

Innopeda learning methods (learning by doing)

Student workload

Estimated time used:

• active attending in the lessons at campus
• exams
• written assignments
• work independently

Totally approx.135 h of work for the student

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field.

The course consists of thirteen lessons, starting in September 2023, distance learning, assignments in the learning platform itslearning, and an oral exam. You will find the instructions for distance work and assignments in itslearning.

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

You are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations. After passing the course you are able to

- tell about your life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.
No lesson week 42

Further information

ann-katrin.tyni-nummelin@turkuamk.fi

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation scale: 0 - 5.

Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace. Only the assignments submitted by the deadline have the possibility to be graded with the highest grade.

In order to get a grade, you should have all the assignments done and submitted. Attendance on min. of 80 % of the lessons is required.

In the final ‘EXAM’ you should be able to answer correctly to at least 50% of the questions / exercises – the more correct your language skills are, the higher grade (1 – 5) you’ll get for the course.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform.
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

To have a significant track or trace of the learned material, you should use the language in real life. That is why it is important to use the Finnish language also outside of the lessons

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given in itslearning and the oral exam on the last lesson

International connections

Working on the face-to-face lessons at campus, online in Itslearning, in groups and independently.

Innopeda learning methods (learning by doing)

Student workload

Totally 135 h of work for the student

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field.

The course consists of 26 lessons at Kupittaa campus, starting in September 2023, assignments in the learning platform Itslearning, and an oral exam. You will find the instructions for distance work and assignments in Itslearning.

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

You are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations. After passing the course you are able to

- tell about your life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule. No lesson week 42.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation scale: 0 - 5.

Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace. Only the assignments submitted by the deadline have the possibility to be graded with the highest grade.

In order to get a grade, you should have all the assignments done and submitted. Also activity on the lessons is one of the criterias in evaluations.

In the final ‘ORAL EXAM’ you should be able to answer correctly to at least 50 % of the questions / exercises – your real language skills determine the final grade (1 - 5) for the course.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

To have a significant track or trace of the learned material, you should use the language in real life. That is why it is important to use the Finnish language also outside of the lessons

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given in itslearning and the oral exam on the last lesson

International connections

Working on the face-to-face lessons at campus, online in Itslearning, in groups and independently.

Innopeda learning methods (learning by doing)

Student workload

Totally 135 h of work for the student

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field.

The course consists of 26 lessons at Kupittaa campus, starting in September 2023, assignments in the learning platform Itslearning, and an oral exam. You will find the instructions for distance work and assignments in Itslearning.

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

You are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations. After passing the course you are able to

- tell about your life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule. No lesson week 42.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation scale: 0 - 5.

Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace. Only the assignments submitted by the deadline have the possibility to be graded with the highest grade.

In order to get a grade, you should have all the assignments done and submitted. Also activity on the lessons is one of the criterias in evaluations.

In the final ‘ORAL EXAM’ you should be able to answer correctly to at least 50 % of the questions / exercises – your real language skills determine the final grade (1 - 5) for the course.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Material and links provided by teacher in Itslearning course platform.
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

To have a significant track or trace of the learned material, you should use the language in real life. That is why it is important to use the Finnish language also outside of the lessons

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given in itslearning and the oral exam on the last lesson

International connections

Working on the face-to-face lessons at campus, online in Itslearning, in groups and independently.

Innopeda learning methods (learning by doing)

Student workload

Totally 135 h of work for the student

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field.

The course consists of 26 lessons at Kupittaa campus, starting in September 2023, assignments in the learning platform Itslearning, and an oral exam. You will find the instructions for distance work and assignments in Itslearning.

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

You are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations. After passing the course you are able to

- tell about your life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule. No lesson week 42.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation scale: 0 - 5.

Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace. Only the assignments submitted by the deadline have the possibility to be graded with the highest grade.

In order to get a grade, you should have all the assignments done and submitted. Also activity on the lessons is one of the criterias in evaluations.

In the final ‘ORAL EXAM’ you should be able to answer correctly to at least 50 % of the questions / exercises – your real language skills determine the final grade (1 - 5) for the course.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

THE COURSE BOOK (Chapters 1 - 3):

- not needed on the first lesson

NO NIIN! SUOMEA AIKUISILLE
- Gerstler, Susanne; Aho, Hanna & Willberg, Hanna 2019. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

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

- the book No niin! 1 will be continued on later Finnish courses (Suomi toisena kielenä)

Other material and links provided by teacher in itslearning course platform

Teaching methods

To have a significant track or trace of the learned material, you should use the language in real life. That is why it is important to use the Finnish language also outside of the lessons

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given in itslearning and the oral exam on the last lesson or re-exam

International connections

Working on the lessons at campus, online, in itslearning, in groups and independently.

Innopeda learning methods (learning by doing)

Student workload

Three assignments will graded 0 - 5:
• two audio presentations
• the Oral Exam

Other course tasks in itslearning will be graded as accepted/failed.

Estimated time used:
• attend actively the lessons at campus 20 h
• prepare the presentations 12 h
• work online 29 h
• work in groups 26 h
• written assignments 18 h
• work independently 30 h

Totally approx.135 h of work for the student

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field.

The course consists of thirteen lessons, starting in January 2023, distance learning, assignments in the learning platform itslearning, and an oral exam. You will find the instructions for distance work and assignments in itslearning.

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

You are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations. After passing the course you are able to

- tell about your life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.
No lesson week 8

In addition the participants will meet independently in small groups and work with given tasks

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation scale: 0 - 5.

Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace. Only the assignments submitted by the deadline have the possibility to be graded with the highest grade.

In order to get a grade, you should have all the assignments done and submitted. Attendance on min. of 80 % of the lessons is required. Also activity on the lessons is one of the criterias in evaluations.

In the final ‘ORAL EXAM’ you should be able to answer correctly to at least 50% of the questions / exercises – your real language skills determine the final grade (1 – 5) for the course.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

THE COURSE BOOK (Chapters 1 - 3):

- is not needed on the first lesson

No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille.
- Gerstler, Susanne; Aho, Hanna & Willberg, Hanna 2019. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

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

- the book No niin! 1 will be continued on later Finnish courses (Suomi toisena kielenä)

Other material and links provided by teacher in itslearning course platform

Teaching methods

To have a significant track or trace of the learned material, you should use the language in real life. That is why it is important to use the Finnish language also outside of the lessons

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given in itslearning and the oral exam on the last lesson or re-exam

International connections

Working on the face-to-face lessons at campus, online in itslearning, in groups and independently.

Innopeda learning methods (learning by doing)

Student workload

Totally 135 h of work for the student

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field.

The course consists of thirteen lessons at Kupittaa campus, starting in January 2023, assignments in the learning platform itslearning, and an oral exam. You will find the instructions for distance work and assignments in itslearning.

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

You are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations. After passing the course you are able to

- tell about your life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.
No lesson week 8

In addition the participants will meet independently in small groups and work with given tasks

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation scale: 0 - 5.

Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace. Only the assignments submitted by the deadline have the possibility to be graded with the highest grade.

In order to get a grade, you should have all the assignments done and submitted. Also activity on the lessons is one of the criterias in evaluations.

In the final ‘ORAL EXAM’ you should be able to answer correctly to at least 50% of the questions / exercises – your real language skills determine the final grade (1 – 5) for the course.

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.3
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- Tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- Manage in discussions about everyday situations
- To ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
- To read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

THE COURSE BOOK (Chapters 1 - 3):

No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille.
- Gerstler, Susanne; Aho, Hanna & Willberg, Hanna 2019. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

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

- the book No niin! 1 will be continued on later Finnish courses (Suomi toisena kielenä)

Other material and links provided by teacher in itslearning course platform

Teaching methods

To have a significant track or trace of the learned material, you should use the language in real life. That is why it is important to use the Finnish language also outside of the lessons

Exam schedules

Follow the deadlines for the assignments given in itslearning and the oral exam on the last lesson or re-exam

International connections

Working on the lessons, online, in itslearning, in groups and independently.

Innopeda learning methods (learning by doing)

Student workload

Three assignments will graded 0 - 5:
• two video presentations
• the Oral Exam

Other course tasks in itslearning will be graded as accepted/failed.

Estimated time used:
• attend actively the online lessons 20 h
• prepare the presentations 12 h
• work online 29 h
• work in groups 26 h
• written assignments 18 h
• work independently 30 h

Totally approx.135 h of work for the student

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field.

The course consists of ten lessons, starting on September 22nd 2022, distance learning, assignments in the learning platform itslearning, and an oral exam. You will find the instructions for distance work and assignments in itslearning.

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

You are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations. After passing the course you are able to

- tell about your life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Ten lessons (of 90 min) on Thursdays at 12.30 p.m. on Kupittaa campus - see the schedule.
No lesson week 42 (20.10.)

22.09.2022 at 12.30 - 14
29.09.
06.10.
13.10.

27.10.
03.11.
10.11.
17.11.
24.11.
30.11.

In addition the participants will meet independently in small groups and work with given tasks

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation scale: 0 - 5.

Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace. Only the assignments submitted by the deadline have the possibility to be graded with the highest grade.

In order to get a grade, you should have all the assignments done and submitted. Attendance on min. of 80 % of the lessons is required.

In the final ‘ORAL EXAM’ you should be able to answer correctly to at least 50% of the questions / exercises – your real language skills determine the final grade (1 – 5) for the course.