Survival Finnish 1 (2 cr)
Code: KE00AY80-3039
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2020 - 15.09.2020
Timing
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Studies for incoming exchange students
Teachers
- Ruusa Einiö
Groups
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MLTIEX20S
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HLTIEX20S
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LLTIEX20S2
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LLTIEX20S3
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TLTIEX20S1
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TLTIEX20S2
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LLTIEX20S1
Learning outcomes
Basic everyday words and phrases for complete beginners who will stay a short time in Finland.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact classes if possible, independent work, oral test/assignment, written exam. Bring your own device!
Timing and attendance
Contact classes. 80 % presence required. Assignment deadlines and details on written exam will be given during the course.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material delivered by the teacher (e-learning environment Moodle, BYOD).
Exam retakes
Written exam at the end of the course. Possibility for a retake will be discussed if needed.
Learning environment
Contact classes, independent and group work, e-learning (BYOD).
Student time use and work load
2 ECTS = approx 54 hours of study (of which 18 h as contact classes)
-> approx 36 hours of independent work (average 12 h per week)
Contents
Contents:
- introduction to special features of Finnish: grammar, spelling, pronunciation
- everyday phrases in common situations: greetings, introductions, shopping, eating out etc.
- numerals (numbers)
- expressions of time: days of the week, months, seasons, clock
- basic pronouns
- sentence structure: affirmative and negative sentences, questions
- conjugation of verbs in the present tense.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No previous knowledge of Finnish needed.
Assessment criteria
Attendance (80 % required) and active participation during the course, including homework; oral test/assignment, written test.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Failed attendance, oral assignment and/or written exam not passed.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Modest effort and level of oral assignment in relation to the contents of the course,
50-59 % of points reached in written exam.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Good participation and level of oral assignment in relation to the contents of the course,
70-79 % of points reached in written exam.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Strong participation and level of oral assignment in relation to the contents of the course,
90-100 % of points reached in written exam.