Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons on Lappeenranta campus and independent studying.

Timing and precence
The course will be completed during two periods in spring 2024, (21.1. - 28.4.2024). Lessons are twice in a week two hours (2 x 2 h), in week 9 no lessons and during the week 17 three lessons. Active participation is required.

Schedule: https://opetustarjontahaku.lab.fi/search.php#result-33545

Timing and attendance

The course will be completed during two periods in spring 2024, (21.1. - 28.4.2024). Lessons are twice in a week two hours (2 x 2 h), in week 9 no lessons and during the week 17 three lessons. Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. Most of the material is also in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Written and oral exam. The exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Lessons are on Lappeenranta campus and exercises in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 135 hours (lessons + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- home, living and nearby area
- weather, seasons, months
- clothes, colors, shopping
- vehicles, traveling
- t-plural
- to have -stucture
- locative cases (Where? Where from? Where to?)
- k, p, t -gradation in verbs and nouns.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

A written and oral exams to evaluate, how well the student can
- write in Finnish
- understand Finnish texts
- understand Finnish talk and
- speak in Finnish.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use some phrases studied in the course
- tells something about their home and the area where they live
- tells something about weather, clothing and traveling
- can recognize and use some words studied in the course
- can write sentences in Finnish on a given topic
- recognizes and can use some of the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use many phrases studied in the course
- tells many things about their home and the area where they live
- tells many things about weather, clothing and traveling
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- writes short texts in Finnish on given topics
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- uses the phrases studied in the course fluently
- tells about their home and the area where they live quite extensively and fluently
- tells about weather, clothing and traveling quite extensively and fluently
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes texts in Finnish on given topics with only a few errors
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course with only a few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons on Lappeenranta campus and independent studying.

Timing and precence
The course will be completed during two periods in spring 2024, (15.1. - 21.4.2024). Lessons are twice in a week two hours (2 x 2 h), in week 9 no lessons. Active participation is required.

Timing and attendance

The course will be completed during two periods in spring 2024, (15.1. - 21.4.2024). Lessons are twice in a week two hours (2 x 2 h), in week 9 no lessons. Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. Most of the material is also in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Written and oral exam. The exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Lessons are on Lappeenranta campus and exercises in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 135 hours (lessons + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- home, living and nearby area
- weather, seasons, months
- clothes, colors, shopping
- vehicles, traveling
- t-plural
- to have -stucture
- locative cases (Where? Where from? Where to?)
- k, p, t -gradation in verbs and nouns.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

A written and oral exams to evaluate, how well the student can
- write in Finnish
- understand Finnish texts
- understand Finnish talk and
- speak in Finnish.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use some phrases studied in the course
- tells something about their home and the area where they live
- tells something about weather, clothing and traveling
- can recognize and use some words studied in the course
- can write sentences in Finnish on a given topic
- recognizes and can use some of the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use many phrases studied in the course
- tells many things about their home and the area where they live
- tells many things about weather, clothing and traveling
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- writes short texts in Finnish on given topics
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- uses the phrases studied in the course fluently
- tells about their home and the area where they live quite extensively and fluently
- tells about weather, clothing and traveling quite extensively and fluently
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes texts in Finnish on given topics with only a few errors
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course with only a few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons in Zoom and independent studying.

Timing and precence
The course will be completed during two periods in spring 2024, (15.1. - 21.4.2024). Lessons are twice in a week two hours (2 x 2 h), in week 9 no lessons. Active participation is required.

Timing and attendance

The course will be completed during two periods in spring 2024, (15.1. - 21.4.2024). Lessons are twice in a week two hours (2 x 2 h), in week 9 no lessons and during. Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. Most of the material is also in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Written and oral exam. The exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course. The oral exam will be held at the Lahti campus (also in Lappeenranta if necessary).

Learning environment

Lessons are in Zoom and exercises in Moodle. Written exam in EXAM.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 135 hours (lessons + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- home, living and nearby area
- weather, seasons, months
- clothes, colors, shopping
- vehicles, traveling
- t-plural
- to have -stucture
- locative cases (Where? Where from? Where to?)
- k, p, t -gradation in verbs and nouns.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

A written and oral exams to evaluate, how well the student can
- write in Finnish
- understand Finnish texts
- understand Finnish talk and
- speak in Finnish.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use some phrases studied in the course
- tells something about their home and the area where they live
- tells something about weather, clothing and traveling
- can recognize and use some words studied in the course
- can write sentences in Finnish on a given topic
- recognizes and can use some of the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use many phrases studied in the course
- tells many things about their home and the area where they live
- tells many things about weather, clothing and traveling
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- writes short texts in Finnish on given topics
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- uses the phrases studied in the course fluently
- tells about their home and the area where they live quite extensively and fluently
- tells about weather, clothing and traveling quite extensively and fluently
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes texts in Finnish on given topics with only a few errors
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course with only a few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons on campus and independent studying.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. Most of the material is also in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Written and oral exam. The exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Lessons are on campus and exercises in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 135 hours (lessons + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- home, living and nearby area
- weather, seasons, months
- clothes, colors, shopping
- vehicles, traveling
- t-plural
- to have -stucture
- locative cases (Where? Where from? Where to?)
- k, p, t -gradation in verbs and nouns.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

A written and oral exams to evaluate, how well the student can
- write in Finnish
- understand Finnish texts
- understand Finnish talk and
- speak in Finnish.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use some phrases studied in the course
- tells something about their home and the area where they live
- tells something about weather, clothing and traveling
- can recognize and use some words studied in the course
- can write sentences in Finnish on a given topic
- recognizes and can use some of the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use many phrases studied in the course
- tells many things about their home and the area where they live
- tells many things about weather, clothing and traveling
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- writes short texts in Finnish on given topics
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- uses the phrases studied in the course fluently
- tells about their home and the area where they live quite extensively and fluently
- tells about weather, clothing and traveling quite extensively and fluently
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes texts in Finnish on given topics with only a few errors
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course with only a few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons on campus and independent studying.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. Most of the material is also in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Written and oral exam. The exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Lessons are on campus and exercises in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 135 hours (lessons + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- home, living and nearby area
- weather, seasons, months
- clothes, colors, shopping
- vehicles, traveling
- t-plural
- to have -stucture
- locative cases (Where? Where from? Where to?)
- k, p, t -gradation in verbs and nouns.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

A written and oral exams to evaluate, how well the student can
- write in Finnish
- understand Finnish texts
- understand Finnish talk and
- speak in Finnish.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use some phrases studied in the course
- tells something about their home and the area where they live
- tells something about weather, clothing and traveling
- can recognize and use some words studied in the course
- can write sentences in Finnish on a given topic
- recognizes and can use some of the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use many phrases studied in the course
- tells many things about their home and the area where they live
- tells many things about weather, clothing and traveling
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- writes short texts in Finnish on given topics
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- uses the phrases studied in the course fluently
- tells about their home and the area where they live quite extensively and fluently
- tells about weather, clothing and traveling quite extensively and fluently
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes texts in Finnish on given topics with only a few errors
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course with only a few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online lectures via Zoom, pair and group work, independent studies.

Timing and attendance

The course will be completed during two periods in spring 2023. Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Course material given by the teacher, available on Moodle.

Learning environment

Online lectures via Zoom and independent work.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 135 hours (meetings + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- home, living and nearby area
- weather, seasons, months
- clothes, colors, shopping
- vehicles, traveling
- t-plural
- to have -stucture
- locative cases (Where? Where from? Where to?)
- k, p, t -gradation in verbs and nouns.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exams.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use some phrases studied in the course
- tells something about her/his home and the area where she/he lives
- tells something about weather, clothing and traveling
- can recognize and use few words studied in the course
- can write sentences in Finnish on a given topic
- recognizes and can use some of the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use many phrases studied in the course
- tells many things about her/his home and the area where she/he lives
- tells many things about weather, clothing and traveling
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- writes short texts in Finnish on given topics
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- uses the phrases studied in the course fluently
- tells about her/his home and the area where she/he lives quite extensively and fluently
- tells about weather, clothing and traveling quite extensively and fluently
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes texts in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online lectures via Zoom, pair and group work, independent studies.

Timing and attendance

The course will be completed during two periods in spring 2023. Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Course material given by the teacher, available on Moodle.

Learning environment

Online lectures via Zoom and independent work.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 135 hours (meetings + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- home, living and nearby area
- weather, seasons, months
- clothes, colors, shopping
- vehicles, traveling
- t-plural
- to have -stucture
- locative cases (Where? Where from? Where to?)
- k, p, t -gradation in verbs and nouns.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exams.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use some phrases studied in the course
- tells something about her/his home and the area where she/he lives
- tells something about weather, clothing and traveling
- can recognize and use few words studied in the course
- can write sentences in Finnish on a given topic
- recognizes and can use some of the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use many phrases studied in the course
- tells many things about her/his home and the area where she/he lives
- tells many things about weather, clothing and traveling
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- writes short texts in Finnish on given topics
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- uses the phrases studied in the course fluently
- tells about her/his home and the area where she/he lives quite extensively and fluently
- tells about weather, clothing and traveling quite extensively and fluently
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes texts in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online lectures via Zoom, pair and group work, independent studies.

Timing and attendance

The course will be completed during two periods in spring 2023. Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Course material given by the teacher, available on Moodle.

Learning environment

Online lectures via Zoom and independent work.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 135 hours (meetings + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- home, living and nearby area
- weather, seasons, months
- clothes, colors, shopping
- vehicles, traveling
- t-plural
- to have -stucture
- locative cases (Where? Where from? Where to?)
- k, p, t -gradation in verbs and nouns.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exams.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use some phrases studied in the course
- tells something about her/his home and the area where she/he lives
- tells something about weather, clothing and traveling
- can recognize and use few words studied in the course
- can write sentences in Finnish on a given topic
- recognizes and can use some of the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use many phrases studied in the course
- tells many things about her/his home and the area where she/he lives
- tells many things about weather, clothing and traveling
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- writes short texts in Finnish on given topics
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- uses the phrases studied in the course fluently
- tells about her/his home and the area where she/he lives quite extensively and fluently
- tells about weather, clothing and traveling quite extensively and fluently
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes texts in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons and independent studying.

Timing and attendance

The course will be completed during two periods in spring 2023. Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. Most of the material is also in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Written and oral exam. The exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Lessons are on campus and exercises in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 135 hours (meetings + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- home, living and nearby area
- weather, seasons, months
- clothes, colors, shopping
- vehicles, traveling
- t-plural
- to have -stucture
- locative cases (Where? Where from? Where to?)
- k, p, t -gradation in verbs and nouns.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1 or equivalent skills.

Assessment criteria

A written and oral exams to evaluate, how well the student can
- write in Finnish
- understand Finnish texts
- understand Finnish talk and
- speak in Finnish.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use some phrases studied in the course
- tells something about their home and the area where they live
- tells something about weather, clothing and traveling
- can recognize and use some words studied in the course
- can write sentences in Finnish on a given topic
- recognizes and can use some of the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- recognizes and can use many phrases studied in the course
- tells many things about their home and the area where they live
- tells many things about weather, clothing and traveling
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- writes short texts in Finnish on given topics
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course
- pronounces Finnish understandably.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student
- uses the phrases studied in the course fluently
- tells about their home and the area where they live quite extensively and fluently
- tells about weather, clothing and traveling quite extensively and fluently
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes texts in Finnish on given topics with only a few errors
- understands and uses the structures studied in the course with only a few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lectures, pair and group work, independent studies.

Timing and attendance

The course will be organized from January 10 to April 24, 2022.
Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Course material given by the teacher, available on Moodle.

Learning environment

Contact lectures and independent work.

Student time use and work load

- home, housing and neighbourhood
- weather, seasons, and months
-clothes, colour and purchases
-vehicles and travelling locally and in Finland
- T plural
- I have got -structure
- local cases (Where? From where? To where?)
-KPT variation in nouns and verbs

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1.

Assessment criteria

Written and spoken tests.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can speak in the simplest and most frequent everyday situations in an understandable way using very narrow vocabulary.

In the simplest everyday situations the written language conveys intended short messages in an understandable way.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can take part in short, clear conversations and speak well using narrow vocabulary in simple and frequent everyday situations.

In simple everyday situations the written language conveys the intended message well.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can take part in short, clear conversations and speak fluently using narrow vocabulary in simple everyday situations.

In simple everyday situations the written language fluently conveys the intended message.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lectures, pair and group work, independent studies.

Timing and attendance

The course will be organized from January 10 to April 22, 2022.
Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Course material given by the teacher, available on Moodle.

Learning environment

Contact lectures and independent work.

Contents

- home, housing and neighbourhood
- weather, seasons, and months
-clothes, colour and purchases
-vehicles and travelling locally and in Finland
- free time activities
- T plural
- I have got -structure
- local cases (Where? From where? To where?)
- word types
-KPT variation in nouns and verbs

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1.

Assessment criteria

Written and spoken tests.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can speak in the simplest and most frequent everyday situations in an understandable way using very narrow vocabulary.

In the simplest everyday situations the written language conveys intended short messages in an understandable way.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can take part in short, clear conversations and speak well using narrow vocabulary in simple and frequent everyday situations.

In simple everyday situations the written language conveys the intended message well.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can take part in short, clear conversations and speak fluently using narrow vocabulary in simple everyday situations.

In simple everyday situations the written language fluently conveys the intended message.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lectures, pair and group work, independent studies.

Timing and attendance

The course will be organized from January 10 to April 10, 2022.
Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Course material given by the teacher, available on Moodle.

Learning environment

Contact lectures and independent work.

Contents

- home, housing and neighbourhood
- weather, seasons, and months
- clothes, colour and purchases
- vehicles and travelling
- T plural
- local cases (Where? From where? To where?)
- KPT variation in nouns and verbs

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1.

Assessment criteria

Written and spoken tests.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can speak in the simplest and most frequent everyday situations in an understandable way using very narrow vocabulary.

In the simplest everyday situations the written language conveys intended short messages in an understandable way.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can take part in short, clear conversations and speak well using narrow vocabulary in simple and frequent everyday situations.

In simple everyday situations the written language conveys the intended message well.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can take part in short, clear conversations and speak fluently using narrow vocabulary in simple everyday situations.

In simple everyday situations the written language fluently conveys the intended message.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: A1

The student can manage in everyday situations in Finnish.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lectures, pair and group work, independent studies.

Timing and attendance

The course will be organized from January 10 to April 10, 2022.
Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Course material given by the teacher, available on Moodle.

Learning environment

Contact lectures and independent work.

Contents

- home, housing and neighbourhood
- weather, seasons, and months
- clothes, colour and purchases
- vehicles and travelling
- T plural
- local cases (Where? From where? To where?)
- KPT variation in nouns and verbs

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Finnish culture and language 1.

Assessment criteria

Written and spoken tests.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the course requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can speak in the simplest and most frequent everyday situations in an understandable way using very narrow vocabulary.

In the simplest everyday situations the written language conveys intended short messages in an understandable way.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can take part in short, clear conversations and speak well using narrow vocabulary in simple and frequent everyday situations.

In simple everyday situations the written language conveys the intended message well.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can take part in short, clear conversations and speak fluently using narrow vocabulary in simple everyday situations.

In simple everyday situations the written language fluently conveys the intended message.