Study Guide

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student
- is able to use the basic structures and vocabulary necessary for work and study life introductory situations
- can present oneself and tell about oneself orally and in writing.
- knows the basic rules of pronunciation
- knows the basic differences between formal and informal communication
- is able to ask questions and express preferences.
- knows the basic structures: verbs’ present tense, articles, prepositions of place, prepositions à ja de, personal pronouns, structure
expressing ownership, prohibition, questions, numbers 0-69.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Practice of written and oral skills, assignments, immersive teaching, independent work The languages of instruction are Finnish, French and English.

Timing and attendance

Contact teaching 28 lessons. Assessment of oral language skills based on continuous assessment requires 75% active attendance or oral examination. Timetables: TimeEdit

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by teacher. Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Written (EXAM-room) and oral examination. Student studies the course content completely independent. Oral interrogation 15 minutes through Teams.Schedule a meeting (an invitation) in Teams for 30 minutes, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday -Friday. Written examination in EXAM room, link for enrollment available on Moodle. The time for interrogations is one month after the end of the course.

Exam retakes

The time for interrogations is one month after the end of the course.Retake: Individual written examination in EXAM room, contact the teacher. Oral interrogation 15 minutes through Teams, if needed.

Learning environment

Campus

Student time use and work load

Contact teaching 28 hours, independent work 40 hours

Contents

After completing the course, the student is able to use the basic structures and vocabulary necessary for work and study life introductory situations and to present oneself orally and in writing.

Pronunciation, introduction, self-expression, basic differences between formal and informal communication, asking questions, expressing preferences.

Structures: Verbs present tense, articles, prepositions of place, prepositions à ja de, personal pronouns, structure expressing ownership, prohibition, questions, numbers 0-69.

Proficiency level: A1

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior knlowlwdge.

Assessment criteria

Written (in EXAM room) and oral examination. An oral examination is an examination or grade based on continuous assessment, continuous assessment requires 75% active attendance.
Schedule a meeting (an invitation) in Teams for 30 minutes, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday -Friday for Spoken exam. The time for exam is one month after the end of the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student does not master the content of the course in an acceptable way and is unable to convey the message orally or in writing.

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

The knowledge ans the skills of the student are on mediocre level in relation to the learning expectations. The student can communicate on mediocre level in written and spoken way in simple communication situations. The student can partly apply learned things to new communication situations.

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

The knowledge ans the skills of the student are on good level in relation to the learning expectations. The student can communicate well in written and spoken way in simple communication situations. The student can principally apply learned things to new communication situations.

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

The knowledge ans the skills of the student are on commendable level in relation to the learning expectations. The student can communicate laudably in written and spoken way in simple communication situations. The student can perfectly apply learned things to new communication situations.