Finnish Language and Culture (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Course meetings in SALO IOT Campus and independent work days on Mondays during weeks 36 - 43

Timetable

2.9. at 9.30 - 14.30
9.9. at 9.30 - 14.30
16.9. at 9.30 - 14.30
23.9. independent learning, no classes on campus
30.9. independent learning, no classes on campus
7.10. at 9.30 - 14.30 presentations
14.10. independent learning, no classes on campus
21.10. at 9.30 - 15.30 presentations

DL for essays is 29.11.

Content:
- introduction to Finnish culture
-comparing the cultures
-cultural learning process
-introduction to Finnish language
-easy Finnish and everyday phrases

Objective

The student is able to act in a purposeful way in communicating and interacting in working life situations. He/she is able to take into consideration the receiver, the situation and the demands of the field and to communicate in an analytical, understandable and convincing manner.
The student is able and willing to develop his/her skills in the Finnish language and communication as part of his/her professional competence.

Content

Students know how to
-interpret the professional texts in their own field as part of information literacy skills and use their skills in new, different situations (for instance, text analysis and summary)
-write factual, consistent and understandable texts (for instance, small scale studies, reports, essays, professional presentations using source material) and to give references to sources according to given instructions (the basics of research communication)
-use up-to-date tools as support for their own linguistic ability in proof-reading (central contents in correcting language and text)
-act in a professional way in the verbal communication situations in working life, and to prepare for diverse speaking situations in a purposeful way (i.e. with the help of situation analysis and analysis plan)
-express themselves clearly using visual aids and by using language appropriate to the situation
-assess their own communication skills (the language and structure of spoken and written language, factors affecting readability and understandability, the effectiveness of the message)and to give and receive constructive criticism

Teaching methods

individual and group work

Exam schedules

There is no exam in this course. Assessment is based on assignments.

Student workload

3 credits = 80 hrs student work

learning assignments:
- presenting yourself in Finnish - video assignment (individual)
- Finnish culture - group presentation
- learning the culture - essay (individual)

Evaluation methods and criteria

- Video self-presentation: accepted - fail
- essay: accepted - fail
- group project:0 - 5

Failed (0)

The student has performed poorly in the course. One or more assignments have been rejected or left undone. The student has not participated in the group project at all or very little.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has completed all the required assignments, but they barely correspond to the target level of the course. The student has participated in meetings and the group project only a little.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has actively participated actively in the course's face-to-face teaching and completed the tasks well, achieving the goals. The student has actively participated in group work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has participated very actively in face-to-face meetings and group work . He / She has completed the the assignments commendably and creatively.

Further information

Course info can be found in ITS learning space of the course.