Study Guide

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.