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Welcome to LAB: Orientation to the Finnish Language and Academic LifeLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: KS00DB81

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • English
Enrollment

17.03.2025 - 13.04.2025

Timing

21.04.2025 - 30.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

10 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Marjaana Valo-Vuorela
Groups
  • KKIE24LABH

Implementation and methods of teaching

Meetings on Zoom: lecture, independent work, group work.
Learning diary.
Materials and tasks in MOOC course platform.

Timing and attendance

Seven meetings on Zoom, once a week.
Course requires active attendance to the meetings and finishing all the course tasks. You will have the credits when you come to Finland and start your studies in LAB.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by teacher.

Learning environment

MOOC course platform
Meetings on Zoom

Student time use and work load

2 ects = 54 hours of student´s work
- in the lessons 14 hours, independent 40 hours
- 7 weeks = 2 hours/week lessons + 5 - 6 hours/week independent work

Contents

Learning objectives:
Greetings
Alphabets and numbers
Easy questions and conversations
Living in Finland
Working culture and values
Academic studying in Finland
Lahti and Lappeenranta = 2 campuses

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Attendance to the lessons
Structured Learning Diary
Oral exam
PReviousWritten exam

The course will be evaluated accepted - rejected.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

17.03.2025 - 13.04.2025

Timing

21.04.2025 - 30.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

10 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Marjaana Valo-Vuorela
Groups
  • KKIE24LABH

Implementation and methods of teaching

Meetings on Zoom: lecture, independent work, group work.
Learning diary.
Materials and tasks in MOOC course platform.

Timing and attendance

Seven meetings on Zoom, once a week.
Course requires active attendance to the meetings and finishing all the course tasks. You will have the credits when you come to Finland and start your studies in LAB.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by teacher.

Learning environment

MOOC course platform
Meetings on Zoom

Student time use and work load

2 ects = 54 hours of student´s work
- in the lessons 14 hours, independent 40 hours
- 7 weeks = 2 hours/week lessons + 5 - 6 hours/week independent work

Contents

Learning objectives:
Greetings
Alphabets and numbers
Easy questions and conversations
Living in Finland
Working culture and values
Academic studying in Finland
Lahti and Lappeenranta = 2 campuses

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Attendance to the lessons
Structured Learning Diary
Oral exam
PReviousWritten exam

The course will be evaluated accepted - rejected.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

17.06.2024

Timing

28.10.2024 - 08.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

18 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
Teachers
  • Marjaana Valo-Vuorela
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE23LABH
Small groups
  • Online lecture

Implementation and methods of teaching

Meetings on Zoom: lecture, independent work, group work.
Learning diary.
Materials and tasks in MOOC course platform.

Timing and attendance

Seven meetings on Zoom, once a week.
Course requires active attendance to the meetings and finishing all the course tasks. You will have the credits when you come to Finland and start your studies in LAB.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by teacher.

Learning environment

MOOC course platform
Meetings on Zoom

Student time use and work load

2 ects = 54 hours of student´s work
- in the lessons 14 hours, independent 40 hours
- 7 weeks = 2 hours/week lessons + 5 - 6 hours/week independent work

Contents

Learning objectives:
Greetings
Alphabets and numbers
Easy questions and conversations
Living in Finland
Working culture and values
Academic studying in Finland
Lahti and Lappeenranta = 2 campuses

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Attendance to the lessons
Structured Learning Diary
Oral exam
PReviousWritten exam

The course will be evaluated accepted - rejected.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

15.03.2024

Timing

19.04.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

18 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Marjaana Valo-Vuorela
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • KKIE23LABH
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Meetings on Zoom: lecture, independent work, group work.
Learning diary.
Materials and tasks in MOOC course platform.

Timing and attendance

Seven meetings on Zoom, once a week.
Course requires active attendance to the meetings and finishing all the course tasks. You will have the credits when you come to Finland and start your studies in LAB.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by teacher.

Learning environment

MOOC course platform
Meetings on Zoom

Student time use and work load

2 ects = 54 hours of student´s work
- in the lessons 14 hours, independent 40 hours
- 7 weeks = 2 hours/week lessons + 5 - 6 hours/week independent work

Contents

Learning objectives:
Greetings
Alphabets and numbers
Easy questions and conversations
Living in Finland
Working culture and values
Academic studying in Finland
Lahti and Lappeenranta = 2 campuses

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Attendance to the lessons
Structured Learning Diary
Oral exam
PReviousWritten exam

The course will be evaluated accepted - rejected.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student does not participate or submit the tasks.