Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Oral and written exam.

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

The class room & Moodle learning site

Contents

- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Meetings at Lappeenranta campus and independent studying. Contents of the course are studied mainly with functional exercises.

Timing and attendence
The course is completed in one period, in September - October 2024. A minimum of 75 % attendance and active participation is required. If a student is not on the course during the first 2 weeks and does not report their absence, they will be withdrawn from the course.

Lessons: https://opetustarjontahaku.lab.fi/search.php#result-32796

Timing and attendance

The course is completed in one period, in September - October 2024. A minimum of 75 % attendance and active participation is required. If a student is not on the course during the first 2 weeks and does not report their absence, they will be withdrawn from the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. The material is in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Written exam is in Exam Room at a campus and an oral exam. The exam dates and more specific information will be announced at the beginning of the course. Exam retake in Exam Room.

Learning environment

Meetings are at Lappeenranta campus and the course material in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 81 hours (meetings + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

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 learning objectives.

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

Student
- recognizes and can use some of the phrases studied in the course
- recognizes and uses some numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself by few sentences
- can recognize and use few of the words studied in the course
- can write few sentences in Finnish on one of the topics of the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

Student
- understands and can use many phrases
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells many things about herself/himself
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- can write many sentences in Finnish
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

Student
- understands and can use all or almost all phrases studied in the course
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself in quite versatile way
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes a short text in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Meetings at Lappeenranta campus and independent studying. Contents of the course are studied mainly with functional exercises.

Timing and attendence
The course is completed in one period, in September - October 2024. A minimum of 75 % attendance and active participation is required. If a student is not on the course during the first 2 weeks and does not report their absence, they will be withdrawn from the course.

Lessons: https://opetustarjontahaku.lab.fi/search.php#result-34592

Timing and attendance

The course is completed in one period, in September - October 2024. A minimum of 75 % attendance and active participation is required. If a student is not on the course during the first 2 weeks and does not report their absence, they will be withdrawn from the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. The material is in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Written exam is in Exam Room at a campus and an oral exam. The exam dates and more specific information will be announced at the beginning of the course. Exam retake in Exam Room.

Learning environment

Meetings are at Lappeenranta campus and the course material in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 81 hours (meetings + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

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 learning objectives.

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

Student
- recognizes and can use some of the phrases studied in the course
- recognizes and uses some numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself by few sentences
- can recognize and use few of the words studied in the course
- can write few sentences in Finnish on one of the topics of the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

Student
- understands and can use many phrases
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells many things about herself/himself
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- can write many sentences in Finnish
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

Student
- understands and can use all or almost all phrases studied in the course
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself in quite versatile way
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes a short text in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons on Lahti campus as well as independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Lecture Attendance Policy:
Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 75 % of the lectures.
Consequence: If you fall below the 75 % attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.
Punctuality: Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Teacher will do the attendance registration at the beginning of each class. Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.

Learning material and recommended literature

Textbook: Oma suomi 1.Suomea aikuisille (2nd edition)
Authors: Terhi Tapaninen & Kristiina Kuparinen
Publisher: Finn Lectura

Material provided by the teacher. Most of the material is also in Moodle.

Exam retakes

The exam dates will be announced later.

Learning environment

Classroom and Moodle online learning platform

Student time use and work load

3 credits corresponds to approximately 80 hours of study.
Classes approx. 28 hours.
Independent study, including homework and learning assignments, and preparing for exams, approx. 50 hours.

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- some food words and words related to family
- to have -structure
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Student
- recognizes and can use some of the phrases studied in the course
- recognizes and uses some numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself by few sentences
- can recognize and use few of the words studied in the course
- can write few sentences in Finnish on one of the topics of the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Student
- understands and can use many phrases
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells many things about herself/himself
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- can write many sentences in Finnish
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.
Student
- understands and can use all or almost all phrases studied in the course
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself in quite versatile way
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes a short text in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Classroom lessons and exercises

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam and presentation

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Material in Moodle, classroom activities

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case

- at the cafe

- I have

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Classroom lessons and exercises

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam and presentation

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Material in Moodle, classroom activities

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case

- at the cafe

- I have

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Classroom on campus + Moodle

Student time use and work load

3 credits corresponds to approximately 80 hours of study.
Classes approx. 28 hours.
Independent study, including homework and learning assignments, and preparing for exams, approx. 50 hours.

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case

- ' to have' structure

- at the café

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Student
- recognizes and can use some of the phrases studied in the course
- recognizes and uses some numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself by few sentences
- can recognize and use few of the words studied in the course
- can write few sentences in Finnish on one of the topics of the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Student
- understands and can use many phrases
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells many things about herself/himself
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- can write many sentences in Finnish
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.
Student
- understands and can use all or almost all phrases studied in the course
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself in quite versatile way
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes a short text in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Classroom lessons and exercises

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam and presentation

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Material in Moodle, classroom activities

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case

- at the cafe

- I have

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Classroom lessons and exercises

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam and presentation

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Material in Moodle, classroom activities

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case

- at the cafe

- I have

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons on campus and independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period: 2.9. - 20.10. 2024
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. The material is in Moodle.

Exam retakes

The exam dates will be announced later.

Learning environment

The course material in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

3 ECTS = approx. 80 hours of study
- classes approx. 28 hours
- independent study, learning assignments and exam approx. 50 hours

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- structure I have
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written exam (reading and writing): 1 to 5
Oral exam (listening and speaking): 1 to 5
Learning assignments: pass / fail

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons on campus and independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period: 2.9. - 20.10. 2024
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. The material is in Moodle.

Exam retakes

The exam dates will be announced later.

Learning environment

The course material in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

3 ECTS = approx. 80 hours of study
- classes approx. 28 hours
- independent study, learning assignments and exam approx. 50 hours

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- structure I have
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written exam (reading and writing): 1 to 5
Oral exam (listening and speaking): 1 to 5
Learning assignments: pass / fail

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

On-line lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

Active participation in on-line classes is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Oral and written exam. Written exam will be held in the Exam hall.

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Zoom, Exam & Moodle learning site

Student time use and work load

26 hours of online lessons, about 52h of independent work. 2 hours are devoted to the written exam.

Contents

- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Textbook: Oma suomi 1.Suomea aikuisille
Authors: Terhi Tapaninen & Kristiina Kuparinen
Publisher: Finn Lectura

Learning environment

Moodle, Lahti campus

Contents

- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

NOTE! This is an online group provided in ZOOM.
Zoom-lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

The course will be organized during one period.
Active participation is required to reach the learning outcomes.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by the teacher.

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

ZOOM and Moodle

Contents

- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case
- at the café

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Oral and written exam.

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

The class room & Moodle learning site

Contents

- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Textbook: Oma suomi 1.Suomea aikuisille
Authors: Terhi Tapaninen & Kristiina Kuparinen
Publisher: Finn Lectura

Learning environment

Moodle, Lahti campus

Contents

- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online lessons and independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period in weeks 37 to 42.
- Active participation is required.
- Written exam in weeks 43 to 45. Oral exam in week 42.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. The material is in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Resit written exam in weeks 48 and 49.
Schedule for resit oral exam will be arranged later.

Learning environment

Lessons are in Zoom and exercises in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

3 ECTS = approx. 80 hours of study
- classes approx. 28 hours
- independent study, learning assignments and exam approx. 50 hours

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- set phrases at the cafe
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written exam (reading and writing): 1 to 5
Oral exam (listening and speaking): pass / fail
Learning assignments: pass / fail

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

The course will be organized during one period (3 September - 18 October 2024).
Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Course material is provided by the teacher.

Exam retakes

Re-exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

On Lappeenranta campus.

Contents

- common everyday expressions and vocabulary
- introductions and personal details
- family
- also vocabulary/situations related to paramedic/nursing studies
- some basic grammatical structures

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Zoom-meetings and independent studying. Contents of the course are studied mainly with functional exercises.

Timing and attendence
The course is completed in one period, in September - October 2024. A minimum of 75 % attendance and active participation is required. If a student is not on the course during the first 2 weeks and does not report their absence, they will be withdrawn from the course.

Lessons: https://opetustarjontahaku.lab.fi/search.php#result-34571

Timing and attendance

The course is completed in one period, in September - October 2024. A minimum of 75 % attendance and active participation is required. If a student is not on the course during the first 2 weeks and does not report their absence, they will be withdrawn from the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. The material is in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Written exam is in Exam Room at a campus and oral exam. The exam dates and more specific information will be announced at the beginning of the course. Exam retake in Exam Room.

Learning environment

Meetings are in Zoom and the course material in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 81 hours (meetings + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

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.

Written exam is held in Exam Room and oral exam at the campus (Lappeenranta/Lahti).

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

Student
- recognizes and can use some of the phrases studied in the course
- recognizes and uses some numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself by few sentences
- can recognize and use few of the words studied in the course
- can write few sentences in Finnish on one of the topics of the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

Student
- understands and can use many phrases
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells many things about herself/himself
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- can write many sentences in Finnish
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

Student
- understands and can use all or almost all phrases studied in the course
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself in quite versatile way
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes a short text in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Moodle

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- at the café

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons on campus as well as independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by the teacher. Most of the material is available in Moodle.

Exam retakes

The exam dates will be announced later.

Learning environment

Classroom on campus and Moodle online learning platform

Student time use and work load

3 credits corresponds to approximately 80 hours of study.
Classes approx. 28 hours.
Independent study, including homework and learning assignments, and preparing for exams, approx. 50 hours.

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case
- at the café.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Student
- recognizes and can use some of the phrases studied in the course
- recognizes and uses some numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself by few sentences
- can recognize and use few of the words studied in the course
- can write few sentences in Finnish on one of the topics of the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Student
- understands and can use many phrases
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells many things about herself/himself
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- can write many sentences in Finnish
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.
Student
- understands and can use all or almost all phrases studied in the course
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself in quite versatile way
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes a short text in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Blended learning, contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Written and oral exam

Exam retakes

The exam (written & oral) and the re-exam

Learning environment

Face-to-face sessions in the classroom, Zoom & Moodle

Student time use and work load

Contact lessons (28h) and independent studying (50h)

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- at the café, restaurant

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Ongoing evaluation (active participation, weekly exarcises) and written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online (Zoom) lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Oral and written exam.

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Zoom & Moodle learning site

Contents

- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Oral and written exam.

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

The class room & Moodle learning site

Contents

- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons on Lahti campus as well as independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Textbook: Oma suomi 1.Suomea aikuisille (2nd edition)
Authors: Terhi Tapaninen & Kristiina Kuparinen
Publisher: Finn Lectura

Material provided by the teacher. Most of the material is also in Moodle.

Exam retakes

The exam dates will be announced later.

Learning environment

Classroom and Moodle online learning platform

Student time use and work load

3 credits corresponds to approximately 80 hours of study.
Classes approx. 28 hours.
Independent study, including homework and learning assignments, and preparing for exams, approx. 50 hours.

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Student
- recognizes and can use some of the phrases studied in the course
- recognizes and uses some numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself by few sentences
- can recognize and use few of the words studied in the course
- can write few sentences in Finnish on one of the topics of the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Student
- understands and can use many phrases
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells many things about herself/himself
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- can write many sentences in Finnish
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.
Student
- understands and can use all or almost all phrases studied in the course
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself in quite versatile way
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes a short text in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Oral and written exam.

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

The class room & Moodle learning site

Contents

- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

NOTE! This is an online group provided in ZOOM.
Zoom-lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

The course will be organized during one period (January - February 2024).
Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by the teacher.

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

ZOOM and Moodle

Contents

- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Blended learning, contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Written and oral exam

Exam retakes

The exam (written & oral) and the re-exam will be organized during the week 8.

Learning environment

Face-to-face sessions in the classroom, Zoom & Moodle

Student time use and work load

Contact lessons (28h) and independent studying (50h)

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- at the café, restaurant

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Ongoing evaluation (active participation, weekly exarcises) and written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Moodle

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons on Zoom as well as independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by the teacher. Most of the material is available in Moodle.

Exam retakes

The exam dates will be announced later.

Learning environment

Zoom and Moodle online learning platform

Student time use and work load

3 credits corresponds to approximately 80 hours of study.
Classes approx. 28 hours.
Independent study, including homework and learning assignments, and preparing for exams, approx. 50 hours.

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case
- at the café.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Student
- recognizes and can use some of the phrases studied in the course
- recognizes and uses some numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself by few sentences
- can recognize and use few of the words studied in the course
- can write few sentences in Finnish on one of the topics of the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Student
- understands and can use many phrases
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells many things about herself/himself
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- can write many sentences in Finnish
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.
Student
- understands and can use all or almost all phrases studied in the course
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself in quite versatile way
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes a short text in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Moodle

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- at the café

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online lessons and independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period in weeks 36 to 42.
- Active participation is required.
- Written exam in weeks 42 to 44. Oral exam in week 42-44.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. The material is in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Resit written exam in weeks 48 and 49.
Schedule for resit oral exam will be arranged later.

Learning environment

Lessons are in Zoom and exercises in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

3 ECTS = approx. 80 hours of study
- classes approx. 28 hours
- independent study, learning assignments and exam approx. 50 hours

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- set phrases at the cafe
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written exam (reading and writing): 1 to 5
Oral exam (listening and speaking): 1 to 5
Learning assignments: pass / fail

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Moodle

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons on Lahti campus as well as independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Textbook: Oma suomi 1.Suomea aikuisille (2nd edition)
Authors: Terhi Tapaninen & Kristiina Kuparinen
Publisher: Finn Lectura

Material provided by the teacher. Most of the material is also in Moodle.

Exam retakes

The exam dates will be announced later.

Learning environment

Classroom and Moodle online learning platform

Student time use and work load

3 credits corresponds to approximately 80 hours of study.
Classes approx. 28 hours.
Independent study, including homework and learning assignments, and preparing for exams, approx. 50 hours.

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Student
- recognizes and can use some of the phrases studied in the course
- recognizes and uses some numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself by few sentences
- can recognize and use few of the words studied in the course
- can write few sentences in Finnish on one of the topics of the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Student
- understands and can use many phrases
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells many things about herself/himself
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- can write many sentences in Finnish
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.
Student
- understands and can use all or almost all phrases studied in the course
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself in quite versatile way
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes a short text in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons on campus and independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- 4.9. - 22.10. 2023
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. The material is in Moodle.

Exam retakes

The exam dates will be announced later.

Learning environment

The course material in Moodle.

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

An exam to evaluate, how well the student can
- write in Finnish
- understand Finnish texts
- understand Finnish talk
- speak in Finnish.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Moodle

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- at the café

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lessons and independent studying. Contents of the course are studied mainly with functional exercises.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- 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 on campus. The exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course. Written exam can be taken also in Exam Room. Exam retake in Exam Room.

Learning environment

Lessons are on campus and the course material in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

Approximately 81 hours (meetings + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

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 learning objectives.

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

Student
- recognizes and can use some of the phrases studied in the course
- recognizes and uses some numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself by few sentences
- can recognize and use few of the words studied in the course
- can write few sentences in Finnish on one of the topics of the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

Student
- understands and can use many phrases
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells many things about herself/himself
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- can write many sentences in Finnish
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

Student
- understands and can use all or almost all phrases studied in the course
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself in quite versatile way
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes a short text in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online lessons and independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period in weeks 36 to 42.
- Active participation is required.
- Written exam in weeks 43 to 45. Oral exam in week 42.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. The material is in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Resit written exam in weeks 48 and 49.
Schedule for resit oral exam will be arranged later.

Learning environment

Lessons are in Zoom and exercises in Moodle.

Student time use and work load

3 ECTS = approx. 80 hours of study
- classes approx. 28 hours
- independent study, learning assignments and exam approx. 50 hours

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- set phrases at the cafe
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written exam (reading and writing): 1 to 5
Oral exam (listening and speaking): 1 to 5
Learning assignments: pass / fail

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Blended learning, contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Written and oral exam

Exam retakes

The exam (written & oral) and the re-exam will be organized during the week 42.

Learning environment

Face-to-face sessions in the classroom, Zoom & Moodle

Student time use and work load

Contact lessons (28h) and independent studying (50h)

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- at the café, restaurant

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Ongoing evaluation (active participation, weekly exarcises) and written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.
- Contact teaching on Lahti Campus.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Moodle

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Meetings in Zoom as well as independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized in period I.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. The material is in Moodle.

Exam retakes

The exam dates will be announced later.

Learning environment

Classroom and Moodle online learning platform

Student time use and work load

Approximately 70 hours (meetings + independent studying).

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

An exam to evaluate, how well the student can
- write in Finnish
- understand Finnish texts
- understand Finnish talk
- speak in Finnish.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Classroom lessons and exercises

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam and presentation

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Material in Moodle, classroom activities

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case

- at the cafe

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Classroom lessons and exercises

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam and presentation

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Material in Moodle, classroom activities

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case

- at the cafe

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

The course will be organized during one period (September - October 2023).
Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided by the teacher.

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

On Lappeenranta campus.

Contents

- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons on Lahti campus as well as independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Textbook: Oma suomi 1.Suomea aikuisille (2nd edition)
Authors: Terhi Tapaninen & Kristiina Kuparinen
Publisher: Finn Lectura

Material provided by the teacher. Most of the material is also in Moodle.

Exam retakes

The exam dates will be announced later.

Learning environment

Classroom and Moodle online learning platform

Student time use and work load

3 credits corresponds to approximately 80 hours of study.
Classes approx. 28 hours.
Independent study, including homework and learning assignments, and preparing for exams, approx. 50 hours.

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.
Student
- recognizes and can use some of the phrases studied in the course
- recognizes and uses some numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself by few sentences
- can recognize and use few of the words studied in the course
- can write few sentences in Finnish on one of the topics of the course
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.
Student
- understands and can use many phrases
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells many things about herself/himself
- understands and uses the basic vocabulary studied in the course
- can write many sentences in Finnish
- pronounces Finnish quite understandably.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.
Student
- understands and can use all or almost all phrases studied in the course
- knows the numbers in Finnish
- tells about herself/himself in quite versatile way
- understands and uses vocabulary studied in the course quite extensively
- writes a short text in Finnish on given topics with only few errors
- pronounces Finnish quite well.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online lessons and independent studying.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher. The material is in Moodle.

Exam retakes

The exam dates will be announced later.

Learning environment

Online lessions and the course material in Moodle.

Contents

The course content will be the following:
- greetings
- introduction and personal details
- questions and answers
- numbers and alphabet
- countries, languages, nationalities
- pronunciation
- verb type 1, present tense
- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

An exam to evaluate, how well the student can
- write in Finnish
- understand Finnish texts
- understand Finnish talk
- speak in Finnish.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons on Lahti campus and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Contact lessons on campus, materials in Moodle

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- at the café

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

An exam to evaluate, how well the student can
- write in Finnish
- understand Finnish texts
- understand spoken Finnish
- speak in Finnish.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Moodle

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- at the café

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons, independent work, pair work.

Timing and attendance

- Lectures 28 hours, active participation is required.
- Independent and pair work 53 hours.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

The exam date will be announced later.

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Lappeenranta campus, Moodle.

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- countries, languages, nationalities

- at the café

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

Written and oral exam.

Assessment scale