Finnish 4 (intermediate level B2)Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: YH00CM14
Credits
5 op
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.
Qualifications
Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level B1 in Finnish.
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 13.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 04.04.2025
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
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Riia Lamminmäki
Groups
-
PSOSS23EN
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.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level B1 in Finnish.
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 13.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 11.04.2025
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 - 35
Degree programmes
- Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
- COS Opettaja
- Jaana Kivivuori
Groups
-
VAVA2425
-
PBUADS23
-
PENERS23Energy and Environmental Engineering, S23
-
PIMES23Industrial Management and Engineering S2023
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
- 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.
Enrollment
15.11.2023 - 16.01.2024
Timing
16.01.2024 - 09.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
- Minna Vahter-Kojo
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 6. Open UAS: 6.)
Groups
-
PINFOS22CPINFOS22C
-
PIOTS22Degree Programme in Information Technology, Cyber Security and IoT
-
VAVA2324
-
PINFOS22APINFOS22A
-
PINFOS22BPINFOS22B
-
PINFOS22
Small groups
- Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.
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
- 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, ONLINE Tuesdays at 16 - 18
Further information
Students from other universities than TUAS:
- 6 seats for CampusOnline students,
- 6 seats for Open UAS students.
Previous skills in Finnish on level B1 are required (or Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) Course Completion)
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level B1 in Finnish.
Enrollment
15.11.2023 - 16.01.2024
Timing
16.01.2024 - 09.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
- Minna Vahter-Kojo
Groups
-
PINFOS22CPINFOS22C
-
PIOTS22Degree Programme in Information Technology, Cyber Security and IoT
-
VAVA2324
-
PINFOS22APINFOS22A
-
PINFOS22BPINFOS22B
-
PINFOS22
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
- 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, ONLINE Tuesdays at 16 - 18
Further information
Students from other universities than TUAS:
- 6 seats for CampusOnline students,
- 6 seats for Open UAS students.
Previous skills in Finnish on level B1 are required (or Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) Course Completion)
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level B1 in Finnish.
Enrollment
02.12.2023 - 31.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Salo IoT Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
26 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Riia Lamminmäki
Groups
-
PSOSS22EN
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:
- No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Gerstler, Susanne; Aho, Hanna & Willberg, Hanna 2019. Helsinki: Finn Lectura. OR newer edition.
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 from weeks 3 to 14 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on Salo IoT campus according to the schedule. The first lessons will be held on 17.1.2024.
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.
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 31.01.2023
Timing
17.01.2023 - 04.04.2023
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 - 26
Degree programmes
- Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
- Ann-Katrin Tyni-Nummelin
Scheduling groups
- Vain avoimen AMK:n opiskelijoille (Tutkinto-opiskelija ilmoittaudu joka tapauksessa, toteutus ei ole vain avoimen opiskelijoille) (Size: 8. Open UAS: 8.)
Groups
-
YBINBK21Master of Business Administration, Business Management
-
YIQMVS21
-
PINBOS21
-
VAVA2223
-
PIOTS21Degree Programme in Information Technology, Cyber Security and IoT
-
PINFOS21
-
YSERVIS21
-
YCDMVS21
Small groups
- For Open UAS students only
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:
- 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 and includes online - tests during the course.
In addition, there will be voluntary training for the national YKI-test on B - level.
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 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 - 14, ONLINE Tuesdays at 16 - 18
ZOOM: https://turkuamk.zoom.us/j/64999163864?from=addon
The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level B2.
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:
- 6 seats for CampusOnline students,
- 6 seats for Open UAS students.
Previous skills in Finnish on level B1 are required (or Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) Course Completion)
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Participation in the course requires at least proficiency level B1 in Finnish.