Finnish 1 (beginner’s level A1) (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Lessons at IoT Campus, Salo, from week 40 to week 48 according to the timetable.

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 lessons, distance learning, independent learning, assignments in the learning platform Itslearning and "Show your skills day". You will find the instructions for the assignments in Itslearning.

You are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations. After passing the course you are able to
- tell about yourself in Finnish
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.
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 written
- Manage short discussions in common everyday situations
- ask questions and make suggestions, requests and denials
- read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

Acquire the course book:
Kuparinen, K. & Tapaninen, T. 2022. Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/oma-suomi/uudistettu-oma-suomi-1/#uudistettu-oma-suomi-1

Students must obtain the book for use either in print or digital.

You will find other course material in the Itslearning course platform

Teaching methods

The course uses creative language learning methods. The aim is to encourage you to speak Finnish without fear of making mistakes.

Exam schedules

To pass this course you have to do all the given homeworks and take part in "Show your skills" day (mandatory attendance).

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Working on the lessons, in Itslearning-platform, in groups and independently.

Student workload

5 credits means totally 135 h of work for the student
Compulsory attendance for 60% of lessons.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5. Grade is influenced by learning tasks completed during the course.

Failed (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.

Further information

Teacher: Riia Lamminmäki, MA
riia.lamminmaki@turkuamk.fi