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

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

Textbook: Oma suomi 1.Suomea aikuisille
Authors: Terhi Tapaninen & Kristiina Kuparinen
Publisher: Finn Lectura
Material provided by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

Ongoing evaluation and written and oral exam

Exam retakes

The exam (written & oral) and the re-exam will be organized during the weeks 41-42

Learning environment

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

- 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.

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.