Finnish 2Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: KY00DS50
Credits
5 op
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Materials
Finnish 3
Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
20.01.2025 - 27.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Anna-Maria Ratia
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
-
IBKV24SP2Digital international business, full-time studies
-
GDKV24SPGame design, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Textbook: Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
Additionally, the material on the Moodle platform "Learn"
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Lessons at Kouvola Campus 2 x 1,5 h / week and assignments along the course. There are contact lessons and independent studying included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed. There will be an exam or exams during the course. The exam must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
One credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work, so 5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of student work. However, this may vary depending on prior knowledge and study skills.
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
The course includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
teamwork
exam/exams.
Further information
Further information from the teacher:
anna-maria.ratia@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance. There will be two midterm exams.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
20.01.2025 - 27.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Johanna Vilkki
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
-
IBKV24SP1Digital international business, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Textbook: Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
Additionally, the material on the Moodle platform "Learn"
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Lessons at Kouvola Campus 3 h / week and assignments along the course. There are contact lessons and independent studying included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed. There will be an exam or exams during the course. The exam must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
One credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work, so 5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of student work. However, this may vary depending on prior knowledge and study skills.
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
The course includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
teamwork
exam/exams.
Further information
Further information from the teacher:
johanna.vilkki@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance. There will be two midterm exams.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
13.01.2025 - 27.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 55
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
-
ITMI24SPInformation technology, full-time studies
-
EEMI23SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
The study material used in the course is: Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Uudistettu Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura. (Note! Edition 2020 or newer.)
The other study material is available in the Learn (Xamk Moodle) online learning environment.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
The instruction is delivered entirely as on-site teaching at the Mikkeli campus according to the schedule. Remote participation is not possible. On-site teaching is not recorded and is not replaced by remote lectures when on-site teaching is scheduled. Attendance is mandatory for completing the course. Teacher guidance is available during on-site classes.
The course includes on-site lessons twice a week and individual, pair, and small group tasks performed during the lessons. In addition, various oral and written exercises are completed.
Various methods of feedback are used during the course. These may include written and oral feedback, and peer feedback can also be used.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
When possible there will be training of branch connected vocabulary and communication situations.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
The course ends at the time specified in the implementation details, by which all learning assignments, exams, and other tasks related to completing the course must be completed. There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. Exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
1 ECTS credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work. However, the workload depends on study skills and prior knowledge.
In a 5-credit course, the student's workload is approximately 135 hours, of which around 60 hours consist of lectures and group work under the teacher's guidance according to the schedule, and about 75 hours are independently completed learning assignments.
Further information
Attending the course requires completing the course of Finnish 1 or having corresponding skills and English skills enabling academic studies.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on the course's learning objectives and evaluation criteria. To pass the course, students must complete both exams with a passing grade, complete the learning assignments successfully, and participate in online teaching actively.
The course is graded on a scale of 1–5.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
- Jenni Klingberg
Groups
-
VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
-
GDKV24KMGame design, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on the Moodle platform "Learn"
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Online lessons once a week and assignments along the course. There are online lessons and independent studying included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed. There will be an exam or exams during the course. The exam must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of work (incl. lectures, assignments, independent or team work)
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
wordtests
exam/exams
Further information
jenni.klingberg@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance. There will be exam(s).
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
Timing
22.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
ITMI23SPInformation technology, full-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Classes on Mikkeli Campus. There are contact lessons and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Generic skills for working life. When possible there will be training of branch connected vocabulary and communication situations.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h total (60 h contact lessons, 75 h independent).
Further information
Attending the course requires completing the course of Finnish 1 or having corresponding skills and English skills enabling academic studies.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance. There will be two midterm exams.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
Timing
22.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Teachers
- Elsa Peltoranta
- Sirkku Kronholm
- Miia Karttunen
Groups
-
WMMI22SPWellbeing Management, full-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021. UUDISTETTU Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Huom! 2020 painos tai uudempi.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Annetaan tiedoksi jakson alussa.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 tuntia
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Annetaan tiedoksi jakson alussa.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 65
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Jenni Klingberg
- Johanna Vilkki
Groups
-
GDKV23SPGame design, full-time studies
-
IBKV23SPDigital international business, full-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on the Moodle platform "Learn"
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Lessons at Kouvola Campus twice a week and assignments along the course. There are contact lessons and independent studying included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed. There will be an exam or exams during the course. The exam must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of work (incl. lectures, assignments, independent or team work)
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Includes:
oral assignments
written assignments
wordtests
exam/exams
Further information
jenni.klingberg@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance. There will be two midterm exams.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Health Care and Emergency Care
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 65
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Anna-Liisa Luova
- Jenni Klingberg
Groups
-
BNKT23SPNursing, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
The material on Learn platform. in addition Gerstler, Aho & Willberg: No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Finn Lectura.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Classes at Kotka Campus. There are contact lessons and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and tests successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Generic skills for working life, professional vocabulary and phrases.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h total (60 h contact lessons, 75 h independent).
Further information
Attending the course requires completing the course of Finnish 1 or having corresponding skills and English skills enabling academic studies.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments and tests completed successfully and active attendance.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 30.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge
Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
GDKV23KMGame design, part-time studies
-
EEMI22SVPEnvironmental Engineering, online/full-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.
The material on the Moodle platform 'Learn'
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Online course. There are real-time online lessons and working independently included in the course. The online lessons will not be recorded. It is required to attend the online lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed.
There will be two exams during the course. Both exam must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
This course suits well for the international students.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 hours (= 5 x 25 h) of student's work (= contact lessons + independent studying).
Further information
Attending the course requires completing the course of Finnish 2 or having corresponding skills. Attending the course also requires English skills enabling academic studies and some IT skills.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment bases on active participation in the lessons and
assignments completed successfully. There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023
Timing
23.01.2023 - 23.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Teachers
- Elsa Peltoranta
Teacher in charge
Elsa Peltoranta
Groups
-
WMMI21SPWellbeing management, full-time studies
-
VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Studybook Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura, chapters 5 - 9
Note: the newest edition is prefered.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Classes on Teams or Zoom. The sessions will be recorded. There are e-lessons and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Generic skills for working life.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
The course base on continuous assessment with weekly assignments. It is possible to have final exam if requested.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Language skills support competences in international issues, the group consists of international student, language and culture aware methods
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h total (incl. realtime online sessions, independent and group work).
Further information
Attending the course requires completing the course Finnish 1 or Finnnis for Beninners having corresponding skills in Finnish (CERF level A1.1 completed= and English skills enabling academic studies.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023
Timing
16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge
Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
-
ITMI22SPInformation technology, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Classes on Mikkeli Campus. There are contact lessons and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Generic skills for working life.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h total (60 h contact lessons, 75 h independent).
Further information
Attending the course requires completing the course of Finnish 1 or having corresponding skills and English skills enabling academic studies.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance. There will be two midterm exams.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 30.07.2023
Timing
16.01.2023 - 21.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Emmi Turtiainen
Teacher in charge
Emmi Turtiainen
Groups
-
IBKV22SPDigital international business, full-time studies
-
VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
-
GDKV22SPGame design, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Studybook Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura, chapters 5 - 9
Note: the newest edition is prefered.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Classes on Kouvola Campus. There are contact lessons and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Generic skills for working life.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
The course base on continuous assessment with weekly assignments. It is possible to have final exam if requested.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Language skills support competences in international issues, the group consists of international student, language and culture aware methods
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h total (incl. contact lessons, independentand group work).
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
The course bases on the stydybook's themes (Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille, kappaleet 5 - 9)
Further information
Attending the course requires completing the course Finnish 1 or Finnnis for Beninners having corresponding skills in Finnish (CERF level A1.1 completed= and English skills enabling academic studies.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Anna-Liisa Luova
Teacher in charge
Anna-Liisa Luova
Groups
-
BNKT22SPNursing, full-time studies
-
VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Gerstler, Aho & Willberg: No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Finn Lectura
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Classes at Kotka Campus. There are contact lessons and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Generic skills for working life.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h total (60 h contact lessons, 75 h independent).
Further information
Attending the course requires completing the course of Finnish 1 or having corresponding skills and English skills enabling academic studies.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance. There will be two midterm exams.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 30.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielet ja viestintä, Kouvola
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
- Miia Karttunen
Teacher in charge
Miia Karttunen
Groups
-
GDKV22KMGame design, part-time studies
-
VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on the Moodle platform "Learn"
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Online learning including recorded webinars in Teams and assignments. Independent studying. Teamwork by online methods. The course structure is scheduled.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed. There will be an online exam or exams during the course. The exam must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
This course suits well for the international students.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 hours of work (incl. lectures, assignments, independent or team work)
Further information
When you have done the enrollment, wait until the registration time is over. After that the course teacher accepts your registration. The information for the starting (schedule, online environment, assignments) this course will be informed by email a few days before the course starts. For further information, please contact the teacher.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active participation. There will be an exam at the end of the course.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
01.09.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Kielet ja viestintä, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge
Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
TTMI22KDDouble Degree in Building services engineering, part-time studies
-
VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
-
EEMI21SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Classes on Mikkeli Campus. There are contact lessons and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Generic skills for working life.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h total (48 h contact lessons, 87 h independent studying).
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance. There will be two midterm exams.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
03.01.2022 - 16.01.2022
Timing
17.01.2022 - 30.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielet ja viestintä, Kouvola
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Teachers
- Anna-Liisa Luova
Teacher in charge
Anna-Liisa Luova
Groups
-
VV2021-2022Optional studies 2021-2022
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
White: From Start to Finnish. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on Learn
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Classes online and independent studying
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Generic skills for working life.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed. There will be an online exam at the end of the course. The exam must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h total
Further information
anna-liisa.luova@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully. There will be an exam at the end of the course.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
03.01.2022 - 16.01.2022
Timing
17.01.2022 - 30.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Kielet ja viestintä, Kouvola
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Game Design
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Anna-Liisa Luova
Teacher in charge
Anna-Liisa Luova
Groups
-
VV2021-2022Optional studies 2021-2022
-
GDKV21SPGame design, full-time studies
-
IBKV21SPDigital international business, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Gerstler, S., Aho, H. & Willberg, H. 2019. No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Classes on Kouvola Campus. There are contact lessons and independent studying included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Generic skills for working life.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h total (60 h contact lessons, 75 h independent).
Further information
anna-liisa.luova@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance. There will be two midterm exams.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.
Enrollment
03.01.2022 - 16.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Kielet ja viestintä, Mikkeli
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge
Tarja Isokääntä
Groups
-
VV2021-2022Optional studies 2021-2022
-
ITMI21SPInformation technology, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to express yourself in Finnish in everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You are able to follow simple speech and read short texts on familiar topics.
You have command of different phrases, structures and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.2 - A1.3). You will get to know some basic vocabulary of your own professional field.
You are familiar with a large variety of grammatical features, like consonant and vowel changes (verbs and nouns), singular case forms and basic plural form (nouns).
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.
Content
Which phrases and what kind of vocabulary and grammatical knowledge do you need for everyday communication and for understanding and writing simple texts on various topics?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to continue your elementary Finnish studies during the course and independently?
How to use your cultural knowledge in communication?
Opiskelumateriaali
Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Note! Edition 2020 or newer.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Classes on Mikkeli Campus. There are contact lessons and working independently included in the course. It is required to attend the lessons actively and complete the assignments and exams successfully.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Generic skills for working life.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
There will be two exams in the course. Both exams must be passed. It is possible to write (rewrite) a non-written or not passed exam twice. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.
All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule, by the end of the course. Late submissions are not allowed.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h total (60 h contact lessons, 75 h independent).
Further information
Attending the course requires completing the course of Finnish 1 or having corresponding skills and English skills enabling academic studies.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on assignments completed successfully and active attendance. There will be two midterm exams.
Qualifications
Finnish 1 and sufficient English skills.