Finnish 2 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Content scheduling

Two weekly meetings and independent work in between.

Objective

The objectives of the course is that thestudent should gain a basic level of Finnish language (CEFR level A2.1)The student is able to intract in a social context and is able to tell about his or her life and living environment.

Content

After passing the course the student is able totalk about his os her own life and issuesconnected to it. Furthermore, he orshe is able to participate in a general discussion and understand the main points of the discussion.gain new knowledge on familiar issues understand the context in short texts e.g. user instructions and newsin writing describe events in his or her personal life, living environment and education.

Materials

Teacher's materials and links are shared via ItsLearning platform.
Book: Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni. 2023. Suomen mestari 1 Uudistettu — Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Otava.

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, independent work, blended learning.

Exam schedules

Tests during teaching sessions.

Student workload

Completion of the course includes written and oral assignments and representations, which are done both independently and in small groups, as well as written and oral tests. Completing the course requires active participation in on-campus teaching sessions.

The course comprises 5 credits, so completing it requires an average of 135 hours of work. This work is spread over approximately 14 weeks. There are 2-4 hours of contact teaching per week, so independent work is needed for 6-8 hours per week.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient participation in teaching sessions, completing all given assignments ja passing all the tests.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Completing the course requires participation in teaching sessions, with a maximum of two absences allowed.

All assignments related to the course must be completed satisfactorily, and the tests must be passed.

Further information

Main communication channel is ItsLearning.