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

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
- 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.