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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

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

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 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
  • Jenni Klingberg
Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025
  • GDKV24KM
    Game 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?

Materials

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on the Moodle platform "Learn"

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.

Exam schedules

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.

International connections

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of work (incl. lectures, assignments, independent or team work)

Content scheduling

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
  • ITMI23SP
    Information technology, full-time studies
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional 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?

Materials

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.

Note! Edition 2020 or newer.

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

Generic skills for working life. When possible there will be training of branch connected vocabulary and communication situations.

Exam schedules

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.

Student workload

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
  • WMMI22SP
    Wellbeing Management, full-time studies
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional 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?

Materials

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021. UUDISTETTU Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura.
Huom! 2020 painos tai uudempi.

Evaluation scale

1-5

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
  • GDKV23SP
    Game design, full-time studies
  • IBKV23SP
    Digital international business, full-time studies
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional 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?

Materials

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on the Moodle platform "Learn"

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.

Exam schedules

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.

International connections

This course suits well for international, exchange and double degree students.

Student workload

5 x 27 hours = 135 hours of work (incl. lectures, assignments, independent or team work)

Content scheduling

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

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 65

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Anna-Liisa Luova
  • Jenni Klingberg
Groups
  • BNKT23SP
    Nursing, 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?

Materials

The material on Learn platform. in addition Gerstler, Aho & Willberg: No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Finn Lectura.

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

Generic skills for working life, professional vocabulary and phrases.

Exam schedules

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.

Student workload

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
  • GDKV23KM
    Game design, part-time studies
  • EEMI22SVP
    Environmental Engineering, online/full-time studies
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional 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?

Materials

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'

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.

Exam schedules

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.

International connections

This course suits well for the international students.

Student workload

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
  • WMMI21SP
    Wellbeing management, full-time studies
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional 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?

Materials

Studybook Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura, chapters 5 - 9

Note: the newest edition is prefered.

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

Generic skills for working life.

Exam schedules

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.

International connections

Language skills support competences in international issues, the group consists of international student, language and culture aware methods

Student workload

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
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023
  • ITMI22SP
    Information 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?

Materials

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.

Note! Edition 2020 or newer.

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

Generic skills for working life.

Exam schedules

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.

Student workload

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 Mäkinen
Teacher in charge

Emmi Mäkinen

Groups
  • IBKV22SP
    Digital international business, full-time studies
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023
  • GDKV22SP
    Game 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?

Materials

Studybook Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: FinnLectura, chapters 5 - 9

Note: the newest edition is prefered.

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

Generic skills for working life.

Exam schedules

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.

International connections

Language skills support competences in international issues, the group consists of international student, language and culture aware methods

Student workload

135 h total (incl. contact lessons, independentand group work).

Content scheduling

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
  • BNKT22SP
    Nursing, full-time studies
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional 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?

Materials

Gerstler, Aho & Willberg: No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Finn Lectura

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

Generic skills for working life.

Exam schedules

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.

Student workload

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

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Game Design
Teachers
  • Miia Karttunen
Teacher in charge

Miia Karttunen

Groups
  • GDKV22KM
    Game design, part-time studies
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional 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?

Materials

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2021 (or older editions). Suomen mestari 1. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on the Moodle platform "Learn"

Teaching methods

Online learning including recorded webinars in Teams and assignments. Independent studying. Teamwork by online methods. The course structure is scheduled.

Employer connections

This course builds general working-life competences by reinforcing language skills.

Exam schedules

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.

International connections

This course suits well for the international students.

Student workload

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

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
  • TTMI22KD
    Double Degree in Building services engineering, part-time studies
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023
  • EEMI21SP
    Environmental 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?

Materials

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.

Note! Edition 2020 or newer.

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

Generic skills for working life.

Exam schedules

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.

Student workload

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

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Anna-Liisa Luova
Teacher in charge

Anna-Liisa Luova

Groups
  • VV2021-2022
    Optional 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?

Materials

White: From Start to Finnish. Helsinki: Finnlectura.
The material on Learn

Teaching methods

Classes online and independent studying

Employer connections

Generic skills for working life.

Exam schedules

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.

Student workload

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

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
  • VV2021-2022
    Optional studies 2021-2022
  • GDKV21SP
    Game design, full-time studies
  • IBKV21SP
    Digital 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?

Materials

Gerstler, S., Aho, H. & Willberg, H. 2019. No niin! 1. Suomea aikuisille. Helsinki: Finnlectura.

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

Generic skills for working life.

Exam schedules

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.

Student workload

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

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
  • VV2021-2022
    Optional studies 2021-2022
  • ITMI21SP
    Information 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?

Materials

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. 2020. Suomen mestari 1. Suomea aikuisille. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: FinnLectura.

Note! Edition 2020 or newer.

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

Generic skills for working life.

Exam schedules

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.

Student workload

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.