•   Finnish 1 5071130-3004 31.08.2021-25.11.2021  5 credits  (PIOTS21, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of study unit
    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 of study unit
    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.
    Teacher(s) in charge

    Jaana Kivivuori

    Learning material

    The material and links in itslearning. When gaining excellent Finnish skills on A-level, the first four chapters of one additional learnbook will be recommended:

    Gerstler, Susanne; Aho, Hanna & Willberg, Hanna 2017. No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

    OR

    Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni 2011. Suomen mestari 1. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. 2. painos. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

    Learning methods

    To have a significant track or trace of the learned material, you should use the language. That is why some of the assignments will happen outside of the lessons.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Evaluation scale: 0 - 5.
    Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace. Only the assignments returned by the deadline have the possibility to be graded with the highest grade
    The online lessons will be a guidance to better understanding of using propositions, language structure, and pronunciation. Three activities as evaluation objects, see itslearning.

    Teaching language

    Finnish

    Timing

    31.08.2021 - 25.11.2021

    Enrollment date range

    31.07.2021 - 06.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • PIOTS21
    • PINFOS21
    Seats

    15 - 35

    Responsible unit

    Engineering and Business

    Small group(s)
    • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 3. Open university: 3.)
    Teachers and responsibilities

    Jaana Kivivuori

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

    Campus

    Kupittaa Campus

    Share of online studies

    5 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    When the student is able to use Finnish in their everyday life, they can show their Finnish skills in a presentation and a written assignment. Please, contact the teacher of the implementation.

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Three dates in itslearning; if you did not reserve enough time to solve your assignments within these dates in itslearning and the oral exam on the last lesson or re-exam, you are welcome to take part in the following implementation.

    Pedagogic approaches

    Working online, in itslearning and in groups virtually or when walking to the town centre

    Student's schedule and workload

    Three assignments will graded 0 - K5:
    • presentation
    • written assignment
    • oral exam.
    Take time to
    • attend actively the online lessons 24 h
    • prepare the presentations 12 h
    • work in the web 25 h
    • work in groups 26 h
    • write assignments in itslearning 12 h
    • prepare your portfolio 12 h
    • work independently 22 h.

    Content scheduling

    The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish focusing especially on the student´s practical language of everyday life and IT branch.
    The course Finnish 1 consists of online lessons, twice a week, starting in February 2021, distance learning, assignments in itslearning, and an oral exam. You will find the instructions for distance work and assignments in itslearning.
    The objective 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 discussions in everyday situations
    • ask questions, make suggestions and requests as well as denials
    • read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.