Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student will be able to
- read easy texts on familiar topics and communicate in an understandable and appropriate manner
- understands the importance of learning Finnish and develops independent language learning skills
- develops the written and oral skills required in the care sector at his/her own level.

The proficiency level for language studies is A1.3.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Practical language learning in the classroom and independent studying, teamwork and workshops. Contents of the course are studied mainly with functional exercises.

Timing and attendance

Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials given by the teacher.
Textbook Hoidetaan suomeksi (2011) by Anu Mustonen, Heidi Sippola and Nuppu Tuononen.

Learning environment

Lahti Campus and Moodle learning environment

Student time use and work load

Lectures and exercises 8 - 16 hours per week, 56 hours in total
Pair or group work and homework 39 hours
Independent studying (informal language learning, reporting) 40 hours

Contents

greetings
introduction and personal details
questions and answers
numbers, weekdays and months
food and drink
body and body parts
clothes
pronunciation
basic grammatical structures
verbs in nursing

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics of Finnish language (level A1.1)

Assessment criteria

Continuous assessment, assignments as well as written and oral exam.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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.