Academic writing in Finnish as a second languageLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: K200DC22
Credits
3 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Ruusa Einiö
Objective
The student is able to
- Identify the characteristics of various academic texts
- Observe and analyze academic texts.
- Apply strategies for writing various academic text types.
Academic writing in Finnish as a second language is meant for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish.
The proficiency level is B1-B2.
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
- Language studies LUT
Teachers
- Aija Nurminen
- Ruusa Einiö
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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KKIE24LUTH
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KKIE24LABH
Small groups
- Online lecture
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- Identify the characteristics of various academic texts
- Observe and analyze academic texts.
- Apply strategies for writing various academic text types.
Academic writing in Finnish as a second language is meant for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish.
The proficiency level is B1-B2.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Online lectures, Moodle assignments and independent work.
Timing and attendance
On line lectures 24.9. klo 14-16, 2.10. klo 12-14, 16.10. klo 8.15-10, 30.10. klo 8.15-10, 6.11. klo 8.15-10 ja 20.11. klo 8.15-10
Learning material and recommended literature
Material shared by the teacher in Moodle.
Student time use and work load
Estimated student workload is 81 h during the 3-credit course, including reading, coursework, and lectures.
Contents
Course objectives:
-to gain an understanding of the text genres in higher education
-to understand the importance of reading texts in one's field as part of the development of professional and writing skills
-to develop the use of reading strategies appropriate to the different types of texts
-to be able to identify the linguistic characteristics of academic texts
- to be able to identify and distinguish between different types of texts in higher education
-learn to produce academic text genres
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Scientific Writing in Finnish (S2) is intended for students whose mother tongue or language of education is not Finnish.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Student has not passed assignements at the course.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student is able to
- identify some higher education text genres
- use simple reading strategies
- identify some linguistic features of academic texts
- search for and read texts related to their field of study
-produce academic texts in a guided way
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student is able to
- identify higher education text genres
- use most reading strategies
- identify linguistic features of academic texts
- search for and read texts related to their field of study
-produce academic texts
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student is able to
- identify all higher education text genres from the course
- use reading strategies for difrent purposes
- identify linguistic features of academic texts & understand their purposes
- search for and read texts related to their field of study from several reliable sources
-produce fluent academic text