Finnish for Work 1Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: K200CL50
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
- English
Responsible person
- Tarja Saarnisto
Objective
Proficiency level A2
The student
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland
- is able to tell about his/her skills
- understands short texts related to job search
- is able to communicate in situations related to job search.
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 29.08.2025
Timing
04.09.2025 - 07.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
18 - 35
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
- Language studies LUT
Teachers
- Tarja Saarnisto
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KKIE25LABH
-
KKIE25LUTH
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
Proficiency level A2
The student
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland
- is able to tell about his/her skills
- understands short texts related to job search
- is able to communicate in situations related to job search.
Implementation and methods of teaching
This is an online course, the classes will be held on Zoom.
The final exam will be held in the Exam room on campus.
This course cannot be completed online.
The course cannot be completed independently.
Timing and attendance
The course will be organized during two periods.
Active participation on the Zoom meetings is necessary and required. The course cannot be completed independently.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material in Moodle.
Learning environment
Moodle and Zoom.
Student time use and work load
Period 1: Zoom sessions 13 x 2 h and independent studying 55 h
Period 2: Zoom sessions 11 x 2 h, independent assignments 32 h
Total 135 hours
The course cannot be completed independently.
Contents
- Short social situations at the workplace
- A typical workday
- Basic vocabulary of working life
- Education and professions in Finland
- Basics of job searching
- Own education and skills
After this course the student
- can communicate in short social situations in working life and is familiar with the basic vocabulary of typical working day
- is familiar with the education system in Finland and can tell about his / her own education and skills in informal situations
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Finnish 4 or equivalent skills. The course cannot be completed after Finnish 2 course.
If you are unsure about your proficiency level, please contact the teacher.
Assessment criteria
Continuous evaluation: participating in the classes, completing week assignments
Exam at the end of the second period in the Exam room.
Assignments to be assessed in the second period.
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
1
The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
3
The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
5
The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent manner.
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 29.08.2025
Timing
04.09.2025 - 07.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
18 - 35
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
- Language studies LUT
Teachers
- Tarja Saarnisto
Scheduling groups
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KKIE25LABH
-
KKIE25LUTH
Small groups
- Practice R 1
Learning outcomes
Proficiency level A2
The student
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland
- is able to tell about his/her skills
- understands short texts related to job search
- is able to communicate in situations related to job search.
Implementation and methods of teaching
This is a campus course (Lappeenranta).
The final exam will be held in the Exam room on campus.
This course cannot be completed online.
The course cannot be completed independently.
Timing and attendance
The course will be organized during two periods.
Active participation on lessons is necessary and required. The course cannot be completed independently.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material in Moodle and material given by the teacher.
Learning environment
Lappeenranta campus and Moodle
The course also includes classes with Finnish students.
Student time use and work load
Period 1: Zoom sessions 13 x 2 h and independent studying 55 h
Period 2: Zoom sessions 11 x 2 h, independent assignments 32 h
Total 135 hours
The course cannot be completed independently.
Contents
- Short social situations at the workplace
- A typical workday
- Basic vocabulary of working life
- Education and professions in Finland
- Basics of job searching
- Own education and skills
After this course the student
- can communicate in short social situations in working life and is familiar with the basic vocabulary of typical working day
- is familiar with the education system in Finland and can tell about his / her own education and skills in informal situations
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Finnish 4 or equivalent skills. The course cannot be completed after Finnish 2 course.
If you are unsure about your proficiency level, please contact the teacher.
Assessment criteria
Continuous evaluation: participating in the classes, completing week assignments
Exam at the end of the second period in the Exam room.
Assignments to be assessed in the second period.
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
1
The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
3
The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
5
The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent manner.
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 13.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
19 - 35
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
- Language studies LUT
Teachers
- Tarja Saarnisto
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KKIE24LUTH
-
KKIE24LABH
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
Proficiency level A2
The student
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland
- is able to tell about his/her skills
- understands short texts related to job search
- is able to communicate in situations related to job search.
Implementation and methods of teaching
This is an online course.
The exam is in the Exam room on campus.
Timing and attendance
The course will take place over two periods.
Active participation in Zoom sessions is required. The course cannot be completed independently.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material in Moodle.
Learning environment
Moodle, Zoom
Student time use and work load
Period 1: Zoom sessions 14 x 2 h and independent studying 45 h
Period 2: Zoom sessions 8 x 2 h, independent assignments 46 h
Contents
After this course the student
- can communicate in short social situations in working life and is familiar with the basic vocabulary of typical working day
- is familiar with the education system in Finland and can tell about his / her own education and skills in informal situations
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Finnish 4 or equivalent skills.
Assessment criteria
Continuous evaluation
Exam in the first and second period in the Exam room.
Assignments to be assessed in the second period.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
0
The student has not reached the learning objectives.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
1
The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
3
The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
5
The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent manner.
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 01.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 30.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
18 - 70
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
- Language studies LUT
Teachers
- Cornelia Erdmann
- Tarja Saarnisto
Scheduling groups
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KKIE24LUTH
-
KKIE24LABH
Small groups
- Practice R 1
Learning outcomes
Proficiency level A2
The student
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland
- is able to tell about his/her skills
- understands short texts related to job search
- is able to communicate in situations related to job search.
Implementation and methods of teaching
This is an online course.
The exam is in the Exam room on campus.
Timing and attendance
The course will be organized during two periods.
Active participation in Zoom sessions is required. The course cannot be completed independently.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material in Moodle.
Learning environment
Moodle, Zoom
There are also video and interview tasks on the course.
Student time use and work load
Period 1: Zoom sessions 14 x 2 h and independent studying 45 h
Period 2: Zoom sessions 8 x 2 h, independent assignments 46 h
Contents
After this course the student
- can communicate in short social situations in working life and is familiar with the basic vocabulary of typical working day
- is familiar with the education system in Finland and can tell about his / her own education and skills in informal situations
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Finnish 4 or equivalent skills.
Assessment criteria
Continuous evaluation
Exam in the first and second period in the Exam room.
Assignments to be assessed in the second period.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
0
The student has not reached the learning objectives.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
1
The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
3
The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
5
The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent manner.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 11.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 21.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
19 - 35
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
- Language studies LUT
Teachers
- Tarja Saarnisto
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KKIE23LABH
-
KKIE23LUTH
Small groups
- Verkkoluento 1
- Practice R 1
Learning outcomes
Proficiency level A2
The student
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland
- is able to tell about his/her skills
- understands short texts related to job search
- is able to communicate in situations related to job search.
Implementation and methods of teaching
This is an online course on Zoom.Sessions will not be recorded.
The exam is in the Exam hall on campus.
Timing and attendance
The course will be organized during two periods.
Active participation on Zoom sessions is required. The course cannot be completed independently.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material on Moodle.
Learning environment
Moodle, Zoom
There are also video and interview tasks on the course.
Student time use and work load
Period 3: Zoom sessions 14 x 2 h and independent studying 40 h
Period 4: Zoom sessions 10 x 2 h, independent assignments 47 h
Contents
The course content is as follows:
- Social situations at the workplace
- Typical workday
- Basic vocabulary for working life
- Education and professions in Finland
- The basics of job search
- Own education background and skills
Structures:
- Imperfect and perfect tenses
- Comparison (comparative, superlative)
- Passive voice
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Finnish 4 or equivalent skills.
Assessment criteria
Continuous evaluation
Exam in the first period in the Exam hall.
Assignments to be assessed in the second period.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
0
The student has not reached the learning objectives.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
1
The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
3
The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
5
The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent manner.
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
19 - 35
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
- Language studies LUT
Teachers
- Tarja Saarnisto
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KKIE23LABH
-
KKIE23LUTH
Small groups
- Verkkoluento 1
Learning outcomes
Proficiency level A2
The student
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland
- is able to tell about his/her skills
- understands short texts related to job search
- is able to communicate in situations related to job search.
Implementation and methods of teaching
This is an online course.
The exam is in the Exam room.
Timing and attendance
The course will be organized during two periods.
Active participation in Zoom sessions is required. The course cannot be completed independently.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material on Moodle.
Learning environment
Moodle, Zoom
There are also video and interview tasks on the course.
Student time use and work load
Period 1: Zoom sessions 14 x 2 h and independent studying 40 h
Period 2: Zoom sessions 10 x 2 h, independent assignments 47 h
Contents
After this course the student
- can communicate in short social situations in working life and is familiar with the basic vocabulary of typical working day
- is familiar with the education system in Finland and can tell about his / her own education and skills in informal situations
- is familiar with the main stages of the job search process in Finland.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Finnish 4 or equivalent skills.
Assessment criteria
Continuous evaluation
Exam in the first period in the Exam room.
Assignments to be assessed in the second period.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
0
The student has not reached the learning objectives.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
1
The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
3
The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
5
The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent manner.